Golf runs in the family of Tiger Woods.
This famous surname isn't just for the 15-time major champion golfer.
Earl Woods helped Tiger reach his full potential in the world of golf
Charlie, Tiger's son, is now receiving his wisdom from Tiger.
His half-brother Earl Jr.'s niece Cheyenne Woods became a professional in 2012.
Both learned the game from Tiger’s father Earl Woods (a former lieutenant colonel of the US Army who served two tours in Vietnam).
Tiger's son Charlie seems to have inherited his father’s genes. He won all the junior tournaments before him, and was called a child prodigy.
Tiger will be back at the PNC Championship as the father-son team, after Tiger's horror car accident in February.
SunSport will take you behind-the scenes at America's most recognizable golfing family.
IT BEGAN WITH THE EARL
Earl was a Kansas State University student who was well-known for his athletic prowess on campus.
He was a baseball player and earned a varsity award (an award for excellence in school activities) both in 1952-53.
He discovered the beauty and joy of golf when he was 42 years old, while stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York.
Earl used to regularly take himself to Dyker Beach Golf Course, Dyker Heights.
Earl Woods began playing golf at 42
Earl, a Vietnam veteran, was stationed in Brooklyn, New York at Fort Hamilton, where he discovered a passion
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Tiger with mom Kultida, dad Earl
Earl would later pass his knowledge on to two books
He showed a natural talent in the sport and became an amateur golfer.
He claimed that he had scores in the 70s for 18 holes, and that he was playing at a scratch handicap level when Tiger was born.
TIGER CARRIES THE MANTLE
Tiger was a child of two and had a golf ball in his hands from the time he was 2.
Earl lived with his family in Orange County, California. He would take his son to US military courses to improve his swing.
He moulded a prodigy child golfer, just like Richard Williams did with Serena and Venus.
Tiger, who was three years old, is reported to have shot a 48-over nine holes at the Navy Golf Course, near the Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos.
At eight years old, he broke 80 for the first time. He then won six Junior World Championships.
Earl would later share his methods for training Tiger in two books: Training a Tiger, A Father's Guide To Raising a Winner In Both Golf And Life and Playing Through, Straight Talk about Hard Work, Big Dreams, and Adventures With Tiger.
Earl, 74, died in 2006 from a heart attack in his family's Cypress home.
Tiger fulfilled his father's dream of becoming a professional golfer
Woods was a Junior World champion six more times thanks to his father's guidance
CHEYENNE
Cheyenne, the former world No1's daughter, is the half-sister of Tiger Woods Jr. and Susan Woods Jr.
Earl, her granddad who died in 2006 left his wisdom to Cheyenne. They created a golfing family dynasty.
Tiger's meteoric rise began when he also taught Tiger how to putt.
Cheyenne was eight years old when she shot a 98 in her first tournament.
She was ten years old when she won The US Kids Golf World Champion.
Cheyenne became a professional one year after she won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship in 2011.
The 30-year-old has won two tournaments to date - the SunCoast Ladies Series LPGA International 2012 and the Volvik RACV Ladies Masters 2014.
Cheyenne Woods is Tiger's niece
Cheyenne, like Tiger, is a professional golfer
Woods' father taught Cheyenne how to play golf
Cheyenne, a 30-year-old Cheyenne, has two tournament victories to her credit
FATHER'S SON
Charlie Woods (12 years old) is following in the footsteps of his father and is now the latest golfer to be a part of the Woods family.
Charlie, a loyal supporter of his father, can be seen cheering Tiger on at Augusta in 2019. He is already the leader in junior golf.
He won the nine-hole children's tournament last year by five strokes.
Charlie's stunning three-under 33 tournament round at Hammock Creek Golf Club, Palm City, Florida was viralized. He shot three birdies and none bogeys.
He had the perfect companion, his grandfather who carried his clubs.
Charlie, Tiger's son, is a chip from the old block
Charlie Woods seems to be following in the footsteps of his father, winning junior golf tournaments
Charlie Woods won an event at Hammock Creek Golf Club, Palm City, Florida. His dad was his caddie
Tiger said to GolfTV that his son is getting into golf and starting to learn how to play.
"He asks me the right questions. It's been a great experience to just be there with him.
It reminds me of my dad and me growing up."
Charlie impressed at last year's PNC Championship with his range skills - and the striking similarities to his father are remarkable.
They came in seventh place, but lost to Justin Thomas and Mike, the winner.
As he prepares for the tournament, he has been taking lessons from Brad Faxon - impressing him with his natural talent for the sport.
Tiger MK 2 is on the right track to follow his father's footsteps.
Woods and his son team up again at the PNC Championship
They have a striking resemblance to their styles and techniques at the course.
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