“The kids can go to mom’s or dad’s anytime they want.

And there’s very little jealousy over who gets to spend what time with the kids.”

But through it all, he found comfort in Sam and Charlie.

Tiger Woods

“Being a dad has helped him stay focused on his recovery,” a source toldPeople.

“At times, it’s been very difficult for him both physically and mentally.

His leg injuries caused him extreme pain.

Tiger Woods & Sam Woods

He is a fighter and has been determined to get better though.”

She then spoke about her dad’s 2021 car accident and the recovery that ensued.

“We didn’t know if you’d come home with two legs or not,” Sam explained.

This is why you deserve this, because you’re a fighter."

Her words brought the champion golfer to tears.

“Crap, he joked during his acceptance speech.

“I just lost a bet to [Steve] Stricker that I wouldn’t cry.

Thank you, Sam.”

“I know that golf is an individual sport,” Woods said (perESPN).