A jaw-dropping revelation from golf legend Tiger Woods has sent shockwaves across the sports and celebrity world. In a recent private conversation, Tiger shared something no one expected:

“There was a woman my mom once hoped I would marry… and I’ve never told anyone this before.”

According to Tiger, the woman his mother – Kultida Woods – had in mind for him wasn’t a famous model, a Hollywood actress, or a fellow athlete. In fact, she was someone completely off the radar: a childhood friend from his neighborhood, someone simple, kind-hearted, and deeply grounded.

Tiger Woods has had his fair share of high-profile relationships, but according to the golf legend, his mother once had a wildly unexpected idea about who he should marry—and it’s leaving fans in shock.

In a recent interview, Woods opened up about his mother, Kultida Woods, and her strong opinions on his love life. While most fans assumed she would want him to settle down with a celebrity or someone from the elite social circle, her actual choice was far from what anyone expected.

She wanted him to marry his childhood neighbor, Selena Williams.

Selena, who grew up in the same neighborhood as Tiger in Cypress, California, was a close family friend. Their families often spent time together, and as kids, Tiger and Selena were inseparable—playing in the backyard, riding bikes, and even talking about their dreams for the future.

But while their bond was strong in childhood, life took them in different directions. Woods became the greatest golfer of all time, while Selena chose a quiet life away from the spotlight.

Still, Kultida believed that she was “the perfect woman” for her son—loyal, humble, and someone who truly knew him before the fame and fortune.

“My mom always told me, ‘You should have married Selena. She knew the real you.’” Woods revealed, laughing.

Fans were stunned by the revelation, with many wondering if his life would have been different had he listened to his mother’s advice. Some even joked that Tiger’s biggest missed shot wasn’t on the golf course—it was in love.

As for Selena? She has remained silent, but sources say she has always wished Woods the best—proving that some childhood connections are never truly lost.