Alexis Ohanian reveals how a thoughtful gift from Tiger Woods led Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia to take up golf, and how she moved away from tennis despite her mother’s efforts
Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia has shown an interest in several sports, but golf has captured her attention thanks to a thoughtful gift from Tiger Woods.
Her father, Alexis Ohanian, said Woods’ gesture sparked a new Sunday tradition for them, and Olympia now takes courses regularly.
At just seven years old, Olympia has already tried her hand at a variety of sports. She was initially interested in tennis but then began to gravitate towards other activities, eventually choosing golf after receiving a set of clubs from “Uncle Tiger”.
Despite having no prior golf experience, Alexis Ohanian became “Daddy’s caddy” and encouraged Olympia’s new passion. He told a radio show that her passion for the sport grew as she trained regularly with her instructor, Brittany Ferrante.
This change in focus even prompted Ohanian to take up golf on his own, though he admits he mostly plays on the driving range. However, Olympia is fully immersed in the sport, showing steady progress.
Most recently, Ohanian shared a proud update on Instagram, noting that Olympia made a bogeyman, showing off her growth and enjoyment of the game.
While Ohanian supports Olympia’s choice, Serena Williams has been outspoken about her desire for her daughter to follow in her footsteps.
In an interview with CBS News, Williams revealed that Olympia was initially interested in tennis but gradually lost interest.
Despite Olympia’s natural talent, Williams expressed disappointment and explained how she tried to rekindle this interest by organizing group tennis lessons, hoping that socializing with peers would reignite her enthusiasm. So far, these attempts have failed.
Potential future golf star Olympia’s love of golf shows no signs of waning, and a thoughtful gift from Tiger Woods could sow the seeds for the next generation of talented golfers.
Thanks to her father’s unwavering support and growing confidence on the field, Olympia is set to continue to grow in the sports world.
Only time will tell if she stays in golf or rekindles her interest in tennis, but for now it looks like Woods’ kind act has opened an exciting new chapter for the young athlete.
