Tiger Woods is stepping away from the golf course and into the
restaurant business.
According to The Palm Beach Post, the 38-year-old professional
athlete is planning to open his very first restaurant tentatively titled "The
Woods Jupiter: Sports and Dining Club."
Featuring outdoor seating and valet parking, the eatery hopes to become
a popular destination for nearby residents in Jupiter Island, Fla.
"I envision a place where people can meet friends, watch sports on TV
and enjoy a good meal," Woods said in a statement to the local paper.
"I wanted to build it locally where I live and where it could support the
community."
Woods, who has been in a committed relationship with Lindsey Vonn for
more than a year, has struggled on the golf course in recent months.
After injuring his back, the golf pro underwent microdiscectomy
surgery to relive nerve pressure on his back and legs. As a result, he
had to miss three months of competitions, including the year's first two
majors.
"When I first came out on [the PGA Tour], I was running 30 miles a
week, and I was doing that for years, and even during tournament
weeks, I would still run five, six miles a day," Woods said. "But I can't
do that anymore. We're obviously going to make some adjustments
going forward. But I still want to feel explosive, I still want to feel
strong and mobile."
Although he shows no signs of giving up his golf game, Woods is ready
for a new challenge in his life.
"I look forward to enjoying my restaurant as much as I hope the public
will," Woods said.
Hungry fans or curious customers can enjoy a taste when the club
opens in 2015.
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