If you look at Tiger Woods’ career, the living legend has influenced more lives than can be counted. He has played professionally for over two decades but was a star before he went to Standford University. Over time, countless people choose to share some unique stories about Woods, how he influenced their lives in one way or another.
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Maverick McNealy and Woods share the same alma mater, and the former once told a very interesting story about the 15-time major champion. McNealy has been compared to Woods in the past, especially since both went to Stanford University. Although they are years apart, the connection remains.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after scuttling his putt on the 18th green to win in the final of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia to win. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)
Maverick McNealy on his time at Tiger Woods
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In a recent interview, McNealy spoke about his encounter with Woods – which happened when he was five.
“When I was 5, my aunt who went to Stanford knew Tiger,” said McNealy. “And he came to our house. We had a little chipping area in the back yard. And so Tiger came over and my father said, ‘I hit golf balls in this canyon. You can’t achieve anything down there. ‘ And Tiger says, ‘Can I try?’ ‘Secure'”.
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He went on to explain how his father even brought out a new glove to set up the shot for Woods. Also, McNealy’s father, Woods, hinted that he might never get far, and it was a good 50 yards too short to get to one of his houses deep down in the ravine. Woods had fired a shot but failed.
The now 45-year-old was determined and then struck a sweet shot that hit the roof of the house with precision. According to McNealy, they all ran back inside after Woods’ shot hit the roof, but the PGA Tour icon wanted to leave again.
“The roof must have been 400 meters out and fell 15 meters, maybe more, into a canyon valley. And Tiger says, ‘Oh, I’ll do that again.’ So he gets out, puts down another ball, tears it up. And bam! Tear it off the roof again. We said, ‘Okay, we’re done. We’re done'”.
ST LOUIS, MO – AUGUST 11: Tiger Woods of the United States stands on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2018 PGA Championship at the Bellerive Country Club on August 11, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Stuart Franklin / Getty Images)
McNealy and Woods, on the other hand, both have 11 individual wins at Stanford, the most in the university’s history. This anecdote explains that, despite attending the same college, Woods influenced life even before he achieved massive fame and fame.
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Tiger Woods update
There has been no official update on the 82-time PGA Tour winner since Woods’ accident in February. Although he is said to have returned to the course, there is still a long way to go before he can return to work. Justin Thomas last gave an update on Woods, stating that if he can’t play well, he may not come back.
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An update can also be accepted for the Hero World Challenge later in November, hosted by Woods and his foundation.
However, one can only hope for a speedy recovery for Woods.