A friend of golf legend Tiger Woods apparently said Wednesday that the champion is abstaining from sex ahead of The Masters tournament in April.
The unnamed “friend” spoke with the New York Post, claiming that Woods is “focused,” and is “working really hard in the gym. He’s eating right. He’s even eliminated sex,” ahead of the 2024 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia.
“He does that now when he’s preparing: no sex until the tournament is over. He doesn’t want anything to take away his focus,” the friend added.
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The friend noted that apparently Woods isn’t dating anyone specific right now, having gone through a tough breakup in 2023 from his girlfriend of six years, Erica Herman, the NY Post added. Herman attempted to sue Woods after their breakup, claiming a non-disclosure agreement she signed as part of the relationship violated the Speak Out Act. The suit was later dropped.
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 06: U.S. President Donald Trump gives professional golfer and business partner Tiger Woods the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House May 06, 2019 in Washington, DC. Trump announced he would give the nation’s highest civilian honor to Woods, 43, in honor of his Masters victory last month. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 07: Tiger Woods of the United States laughs on the third green during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 07: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts to his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Abstaining from sex ahead of a major sporting event isn’t anything new. In 2010, former England soccer manager Fabio Capello banned all of his players from having sex before their games in the World Cup, the NY Post noted. (RELATED: Here’s How Tiger Woods Became A Billionaire)
But here’s the weirdest part — apparently, Woods hasn’t even announced he’ll be playing the Masters. His “friend” is going around telling everyone that he is (what a crap friend, if true). Woods pulled out of the 2023 Masters bid after suffering from plantar fasciitis.
In his career, Woods has never skipped the Masters. And he’s only ever missed the tournament once, in 1996. So, I guess we’ll just have to see what happens next!