Tiger Woods' teenage daughter Sam to follow in her father's footsteps after all

Tiger Woods is no stranger to historic victories, but this time, he’s celebrating a different kind of triumph—one belonging to his daughter, Samantha Woods. 

Samantha, 17, has not only capped off an exceptional high school soccer career with a state championship but she is also set to embark on an exciting new journey at Stanford University this fall. 

Woods, 49, attended Stanford University in 1994 where he enrolled on a golf scholarship, and he then left college to turn professional and join the PGA Tour in 1996. 

For a family accustomed to making headlines in the sports world, Samantha's latest accomplishments mark yet another proud milestone.

The Benjamin School’s varsity girls’ soccer team, which Sam captained, secured their first-ever Florida 2A FHSAA state championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Episcopal School of Jacksonville earlier this month. 

Former World No.1 and 15-time major champion Woods was spotted wildly celebrating the victory in the crowd - WATCH HERE

Playing as a key defender alongside senior teammate Emily Simon, Samantha helped anchor a formidable defensive unit that carried the Buccaneers to glory.

Reflecting on the significance of the moment, Woods shared his admiration for the team’s long-standing bond.

"The core group of girls that were on that team have been together since they were six," said Woods, who will now miss The Masters next month after confirming he has ruptured his Achilles. 

"To be able to end her high school career like that and to go on as a state champion is pretty cool."

While her soccer journey has been impressive, Sam’s ambitions extend beyond the pitch. 

As she prepares for life at Stanford, she is leaning toward a degree in the sciences, with interests in biology and psychology. 

Woods confirmed her academic inclinations, noting: "She’s leaning toward a degree in the sciences—either biology or psychology."

Stanford, with its world-class academic programs and strong athletic culture, is an ideal fit for someone as driven and well-rounded as Woods' daughter. 

Athletic excellence runs in the Woods family. While her father dominates the golf world and her younger brother Charlie Woods continues to make waves in junior golf, Sam has chosen to carve her own path in soccer. 

Or football as we know it here in England. 

Sam's dedication and skill have already made an impact, and there’s growing anticipation about whether she’ll continue playing competitively at Stanford.

Fans and followers of the Woods legacy will undoubtedly be watching with interest to see how her soccer career develops at the collegiate level.

Sam's state championship win in soccer comes 12 months after brother Charlie earned state championship honours in golf. 

Charlie picked up his state championship ring in front his proud father Tiger and mother Elin Nordergren.

Woods was married to Swedish former swimsuit model and nanny Nordegren for just shy of six years until they divorced in 2010 amid reports of Woods' infidelity.

Elin and Tiger share two children in Charlie, 16, and Samantha, 17.

In 2018, it was reported Woods and Elin were happily co-parenting and close friends.

Woods is reportedly now single having split from his ex-girlfriend Erica Herman in 2023.

Herman took legal action in a messy split, but a federal judge dismissed her request.

Elin's partner is retired NFL player Jordan Cameron, and they share two children. 

Woods has always been deeply supportive of his children’s passions, whether on the golf course, the soccer field, or in the classroom. 

His recent appearances with both Sam and Charlie, such as at the PNC Championship where Sam served as a caddie, highlight the close-knit nature of their family. 

For Woods, his greatest victories are not just personal ones but those shared with his children as they pursue their own dreams.