Divergent paths for 2 billionaires putting balls in holes
Divergent paths for 2 billionaires putting balls in holes
Michael Jordon became a billionaire throwing (or stuffing) big balls in 10 foot high hoops. Current wealth $3.6 billion.
Tiger Woods became a billionaire hitting little balls with a club into little holes in the grass. Current wealth $1.3 billion.
Sure is a bizarre culture that makes billionaires of men who can put balls into holes better than any other men.
Both are now retired but both turned up in the news recently under dramatically different circumstances.
First up was Tiger who incurred his fourth serious vehicle incident, over the past 17 years. The last, March 27, found him arrested for DUI after he clipped another vehicle causing serious damage to both. Tiger destroyed what remained of his golf career as player, advisor, spokesman. He’s apparently withdrawn from public view to seek treatment for personal issues.
A few days later Michael Jordan showed up in the media basking in the glory of his fabulous post basketball life as a major player in the wildly popular NASCAR circuit. In 2020 he bought in as co -founder of the NASCAR team 23XI Racing with legendary driver and three-time Daytona 500 champion Denny Hamlin.
Jordan’s off track NASCAR connection is even more amazing. Jordan filed an antitrust lawsuit in October 2024 with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. He alleged NASCAR was being run like a monopoly, controlling which tracks were used, what car supplies were allowed, and giving teams restricted, limited charters to compete in races. In December 2025, NASCAR reached a landmark settlement giving all teams evergreen charters with improved terms. Jordan called it a game-changer. NASCAR is now the second major US sport Jordan has transformed.
During his interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Jordan, 63, was asked if he likes to drive fast. “Not me…I like to drive slow.” Jordan said he wouldn't change a thing about his life or career, embracing both his mistakes and the lessons they brought, and crediting the relationships he's built along the way as part of what shaped who he is today. "If it ends today, you know, I will have a smile on my face, 100%.
Don’t know if Tiger has ever crossed paths with fellow sports billionaire ‘His Airness’, but they certainly should now. Tiger could get some tips on how to drive safely…and how to use his billion plus to put a smile on his face.
Michael Jordon became a billionaire throwing (or stuffing) big balls in 10 foot high hoops. Current wealth $3.6 billion.
Tiger Woods became a billionaire hitting little balls with a club into little holes in the grass. Current wealth $1.3 billion.
Sure is a bizarre culture that makes billionaires of men who can put balls into holes better than any other men.
Both are now retired but both turned up in the news recently under dramatically different circumstances.
First up was Tiger who incurred his fourth serious vehicle incident, over the past 17 years. The last, March 27, found him arrested for DUI after he clipped another vehicle causing serious damage to both. Tiger destroyed what remained of his golf career as player, advisor, spokesman. He’s apparently withdrawn from public view to seek treatment for personal issues.
A few days later Michael Jordan showed up in the media basking in the glory of his fabulous post basketball life as a major player in the wildly popular NASCAR circuit. In 2020 he bought in as co -founder of the NASCAR team 23XI Racing with legendary driver and three-time Daytona 500 champion Denny Hamlin.
Jordan’s off track NASCAR connection is even more amazing. Jordan filed an antitrust lawsuit in October 2024 with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. He alleged NASCAR was being run like a monopoly, controlling which tracks were used, what car supplies were allowed, and giving teams restricted, limited charters to compete in races. In December 2025, NASCAR reached a landmark settlement giving all teams evergreen charters with improved terms. Jordan called it a game-changer. NASCAR is now the second major US sport Jordan has transformed.
During his interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Jordan, 63, was asked if he likes to drive fast. “Not me…I like to drive slow.” Jordan said he wouldn't change a thing about his life or career, embracing both his mistakes and the lessons they brought, and crediting the relationships he's built along the way as part of what shaped who he is today. "If it ends today, you know, I will have a smile on my face, 100%.
Don’t know if Tiger has ever crossed paths with fellow sports billionaire ‘His Airness’, but they certainly should now. Tiger could get some tips on how to drive safely…and how to use his billion plus to put a smile on his face.
Walt Zlotow Glen Ellyn IL
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