Golf legend Tiger Woods has finally broken his silence regarding the growing rumors surrounding his daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, and her alleged romantic connection with rising golf star Blades Brown. The story, which has sparked widespread speculation across sports and celebrity media outlets, took a new turn after Tiger addressed it directly in a press conference on Tuesday.
“I respect my daughter’s privacy and her choices,” Woods stated firmly. “Sam is intelligent, strong, and independent — she knows what’s best for her. As a father, all I can do is support and guide her.”
Sam Alexis, 17, has generally stayed out of the golf spotlight that surrounds her famous father and younger brother Charlie. Instead, she has focused on academics and soccer, recently leading her high school team to a state championship. But rumors began swirling earlier this month after she was spotted at a junior golf event cheering on Blades Brown, the 17-year-old golf sensation from Tennessee who recently made headlines for his historic performance at the U.S. Amateur.
Social media fueled the rumors after a photo surfaced of the two teens having dinner together in Jupiter, Florida. While neither Sam nor Blades has publicly confirmed their relationship, the internet has been buzzing with speculation ever since.
When asked if he had concerns about the young pair spending time together, Tiger chuckled before responding: “I’ve met Blades. He’s a good kid, very focused on his goals, and respectful. As long as they treat each other with kindness and stay grounded, I’m okay with it.”
The legendary golfer also took a moment to reflect on how different the spotlight is for his children. “They’re growing up in a very different world than I did. Social media amplifies everything. I just hope they remember to protect their peace.”
While fans may continue to speculate about the relationship status of Sam and Blades, one thing is certain — Tiger Woods is keeping a watchful but supportive eye as his daughter steps into the public eye in her own way.
