PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Wearing Wednesday red just like her father wore Sunday red, Sam Woods shined bright while introducing her father, Tiger, for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
The oldest of Tiger Woods’ two children cracked jokes and was unbroken when talking about difficult times she has shared with her father.
“About a year ago you were stuck in a hospital bed at one of your ultimate lows and one of the scariest moments of your life and ours,” the 14-year-old Sam said, referring to her father’s single-car accident last February that nearly took his life. “We didn’t know if you’d come home with two legs or not. Now not only are you about to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but you’re standing here on your own two feet.
“This is why you deserve this; because you’re a fighter.”
Some 44 years after shuffling on to the stage of “The Mike Douglas Show” as a 2-year-old and entertaining Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and the host by hitting golf balls into a net and hitting a few putts, Tiger Woods proudly walked to the podium at PGA Tour headquarters for his rightful induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Also inducted was former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion Susie Maxwell Berning. Visionary and trailblazer Marion Hollins was also inducted posthumously.
During her induction speech, Maxwell Berning, 80, addressed Woods.
“Tiger, I know it’s hard for you to believe, but as young as I am, I won all my tournaments before…
