Tiger Woods received good news on Monday as Full Swing, a brand he is an ambassador and stakeholder for, is being acquired by Golf Channel's parent company, Versant, for $530 million.
What happened?
The acquisition could value Woods' stake at close to $10.6 million. He invested in the company back in 2015 and acquired a stake of between 1% and 2%.
Why it matters for Tiger Woods
Full Swing specializes in golf technology and simulation and is the driving force behind the indoor golf tournament TGL, co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy. The company's products are used by several golfers, including Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm.
What comes next?
The deal will be closed by the end of this year, as per the report. Woods has contributed significantly to the brand's growth and helped take it to where it is today.
Tiger Woods also faces a misdemeanor DUI charge after his March rollover crash. Judge Darren Steele signed an order allowing the state to subpoena Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital for Woods' medical records.
The judge established strict confidentiality boundaries, allowing only prosecutors and law enforcement officials to view the files. Woods pleaded not guilty to the offense and is back in the States after spending close to three months in Switzerland for rehabilitation.
Woods' girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, is fighting breast cancer. She underwent surgery and has finally entered the second stage of her treatment. Woods is standing by her during this difficult time.
The couple stayed in regular communication while living apart and remaining connected helped them both push through their respective battles. Woods is now back under active court jurisdiction for the upcoming hearings and the proceedings will move forward actively.