⛳️ “Lexi Thompson and Tiger Woods: From the practice field to the shocking love rumor in the golf world” – a title that shook the entire American golf community, and Tiger Woods himself had to speak out harshly to quell the wave of speculation.
It all started when Lexi Thompson, the LPGA star who won a major at the age of 19, was said to have accepted private coaching from Tiger Woods during a period when she was experiencing a psychological and performance crisis. Images of the two appearing together at the practice field in Florida quickly spread, and from there, rumors of a relationship that went beyond teacher-student began to spread on social media.
Tiger Woods, who has experienced many personal scandals, did not keep silent this time. In a closed press conference at Pebble Beach, he said bluntly:
“I came to the golf course to coach, not to act in a TV series. These speculations not only insult me but also hurt Lexi.”
This statement shocked the press because of Woods’ frankness and determination. He also stressed that his support for Lexi was purely professional, especially after her controversial penalty at the ANA Inspiration in 2017 – an event that Woods defended on social media:
“The people at home should not be the referee in stripes. Come on Lexi, win this match!”
Lexi Thompson also shared that Woods helped her overcome her hand tremors while playing with a simple but effective piece of advice: eat banana bread with peanut butter every three holes to maintain energy. She called Tiger her “unofficial mentor” and asserted:
“I am grateful to him for helping me through the worst of it.”
However, the closeness between the two was enough to create a wave of speculation. Some tabloids even published photos of the two having dinner together after practice, although there was no evidence of a romantic relationship. The LPGA declined to comment, stressing that it “encourages professionalism and respect between athletes.”
Meanwhile, the golf community is divided into two camps: one side believes Woods is “going too deep” into the LPGA, the other side defends him as a devoted teacher. On the GolfTalk forum, a user wrote:
“If Tiger wants to help Lexi, let him. But if there is something fishy, the LPGA needs to speak up.”
The story is still unsolved, but clearly, when Tiger Woods speaks up, the whole golf world must… listen. And Lexi Thompson, who was once knocked out by a four-stroke penalty from a caller, is now at the center of a public storm over an unclear relationship.
