Tiger Woods ' former coach suggests the golfer wanted to become a Navy SEAL . The ex-coach, who has been in contact with Woods, said he was told by his friend that Woods had asked him if he could join the SEALs and be trained as an elite marksman. Haney says former world No . 1 Woods seriously considered turning his back on the sport . Haney also suggested Woods put pressure on himself to overhaul fellow American Jack Nicklaus ' record total of 18 wins in golf 's four major tournaments . Woods ' agent has denied the claims , saying he just admired his father 's military heritage .
Tiger Woods ' former coach suggests the golfer wanted to become a Navy SEAL . The ex-coach, who has been in contact with Woods, said he was told by his friend that Woods had asked him if he could join the SEALs and be trained as an elite marksman. Haney says former world No . 1 Woods seriously considered turning his back on the sport . Woods ' agent has denied the claims , saying he just admired his father 's military heritage .