Since Tiger Woods broke onto the professional golf scene in 1996, he’s gained millions of fans for his impressive plays. At the same time, however, he’s also picked up a great deal of detractors along the way. Why? Well, up until the news of his widespread extramarital activities broke, it was hard to say. Sure, any married man cheating on his wife deserves our criticism, but there’s still little doubt that Woods will retire as the best golfer to ever play the game. Dislike what he's done off the course as much as you like, but if you're a fan of golf, or even just a fan of sport in general, there are still plenty of reasons to love Tiger Woods. Here are 10 of those reasons, while Dave Golokhov’s piece will examine the flip side: Top 10: Reasons To Hate Tiger Woods.



So, even if you're on that flip side (and we're guessing a lot of ladies might be), it's time to check out the top 10 reasons to love Tiger Woods (come on, you know you want to).
 
 
 
 

 
No.10 - Tiger Woods has natural talent


There’s no question that Tiger Woods was born with a knack for playing golf. It’s his natural talent, and it’s enjoyable to watch someone who’s naturally good at what he does. Woods is said to have started copying his father’s golf swing at just 6 months of age, and by 2 he appeared on The Mike Douglas Show to show off his swing. At 3 he shot a 48 over nine holes at a course in California; and by 5 Woods was featured in Golf Digest. Though Woods’ work ethic is a big factor in getting him where he is today, in the early years his natural talent helped elevate him to success and fame.

Golf Breaks to St Andrews and Angus Golf Tour in Scotland

AT A GLANCE

Golf courses

Book a golf tour to St Andrews and Angus and you will have the opportunity to tee off at some of the most renowned golf courses in the world including those at St Andrews Links, Carnoustie Golf Links, Ladybank Golf Club and Scotscraig Golf Club.

More information on golf courses

Accommodation

There is a great selection of hotels for your golf tour that provide the perfect retreat after a long day on the golf course. These fantastic hotels include Macdonald Rusacks Hotel, Ogstons on North Street, The Inn at Lathones, Fairmont St Andrews, Old Course Hotel and the Hilton Dundee.

More information on accommodation

Did you know?

The Old Course at St Andrews is set to host The Open in 2010 for the 28th occasion. Furthermore, the Old Course boasts the status of being Tiger Wood’s favourite golf course in the world.

Location

The traditionally Scottish region of Angus is situated on Scotland’s beautiful East Coast.

Maps and directions

How to Find the Best Golf Holidays in Scotland

 Scotland, famous for being the home of golf, has some of the best golfing holidays available. Set against stunning Scottish scenery in the Highlands and other beautiful locations, the courses are often the challenging links golf that make for the exciting sport we see at the British Open. Here's how to find the best of them.

1. Step1
   Decide which part of Scotland you would like to visit. A golfing holiday in Aberdeen has a far different feel to one in the Highlands.
   
2. Step2
   Have a look at a list of golf courses in Scotland. We've all heard of St. Andrews, but there are literally hundreds of courses. Which one would you like to visit on a holiday?
   
3. Step3
   Research to see if the course you are interested in provides a golfing holiday package. You can book accommodation and golf sessions separately, but this can be expensive.
   
4. Step4
   Take a look at tour agencies. Golfing holidays are very popular, particularly holidays in Scotland. Usually they include hotel accommodation, a game of golf everyday and food.
   
5. Step5
   Go on a golf tour. St. Andrews, Royal Troon and Muirfield are all historic courses, but such choices make decisions about where to go very difficult. A golfing tour holiday transcends all that, encompassing three or more courses with transport provided.
   
6. Step6
   Watch golf. Instead of playing you can catch the British Open. A holiday to the championship will include accommodation and meals.
   
7. Step7
   Book well in advance. Scotland is the home of golf and as a result very popular with golfers, so you will need to book early to ensure you get what you want.