The laughs were flowing freely on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week when golf legend Tiger Woods swung by for a fun interview. Fallon, a huge golf fan himself, couldn’t wait to reminisce with Woods about some recent highlights, including the adorable antics of their kids.
Fallon pulled up a picture of Woods and his two children, Charlie and Sam, playfully wrestling at the PNC Championship. The proud dad chuckled, remarking on how his kids were just being kids, and it brought back a hilarious memory from a charity event they both attended. Fallon, ever the storyteller, dived into how he’d just become a first-time dad himself at that event, eager to share a video of his newborn daughter. But technology wasn’t on his side that day – Fallon couldn’t find the clip! Bless Tiger’s patient heart – he offered some entertainment of his own, whipping out a video of his son Charlie having a blast with a Chuckit. Finally, Fallon managed to locate the missing video: a classic moment of his daughter’s first sour encounter with a lemon, pure baby grimaces and all.
The conversation then shifted to the Masters, a tournament synonymous with Tiger Woods. Fallon knew just the way to get Woods reminiscing – a now-viral photo of him seemingly shaking hands with a tree at Augusta. Woods, ever the good sport, explained the backstory. He was actually giving the legendary golf commentator Vern Lundquist a friendly handshake, but from a certain angle, it looked like an arborist greeting an old friend. Woods admitted he loved the memes that sprouted from the photo, his favorite being one that quipped, “When I asked for my receipt to be emailed instead of printed.”
Fallon then brought up another internet sensation – a video of Woods casually driving a golf ball while balanced precariously on his knees. Those who follow Woods’ career know about his recent battles with injuries, and Fallon was curious about the unorthodox swing. Woods revealed a surprising truth – this wasn’t some new trick he’d conjured up. He’s actually known how to hit the ball like that since he was a kid, but it’s also a practical adaptation he’s had to make due to his leg limitations.
Fallon, ever the challenger, then playfully inquired about Woods’ bucket list. Woods, with a twinkle in his eye, surprised Fallon with a playful suggestion – a head-to-head ping pong showdown! Fallon, a self-proclaimed ping pong enthusiast, seemed excited by the prospect, and who knows, maybe we’ll see a future Fallon Tonight segment featuring this epic duel.
The interview wrapped up with Fallon giving a shoutout to Woods’ new clothing line, Sunday red. But beyond the product placement, there was a genuine sense of camaraderie between the two. Fallon clearly admires Woods’ talent and perseverance, while Woods seems to genuinely enjoy Fallon’s humor and enthusiasm for the sport. It was a lighthearted and entertaining interview, reminding us that even legends like Tiger Woods can share a laugh about a well-placed handshake (or a particularly sour lemon).
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