Who exactly is Erica Herman?
That was the question on everyone's minds following Tiger Woods'​ epic win at the
2018 PGA Tour Championship in September.
Unlike his former flames, this woman has kept a low profile in the past, but we dug deep
to bring you the untold truth of Wood's new girlfriend.
One of the other women?
In 2009, Woods' picture-perfect life crumbled around him when he lost his wife, hundreds
of millions of dollars and, by many accounts, his luck on the golf course.
It all started with a serial cheating scandal so epic that it made headlines around the
world.
"I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior."
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Woods then-wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, found evidence on Tiger's cell phone that
prompted her to grab a golf club and chase him out of their home.
The New York Post reported:
"Woods pulled out of the driveway at 30 mph […] then hit a fire hydrant before smashing
into a tree.
He wound up in the street, unconscious, bloody and snoring."
Woods admitted to sleeping with 120 women.
His sponsors headed for the hills and so did Nordegren, negotiating a $750 million divorce
settlement.
Woods' next two serious girlfriends — Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and stylist Kristin Smith
— also hit the road amid cheating rumors, but Erica Herman doesn't seem phased by the
past.
In fact, according to Radar Online, she may have been part of the problem.
A source claimed Woods cheated on Smith with Herman, alleging,
"Kristen suspected it, but he would always deny it by belittling Erica.
Kristin eventually caught them together.
It was a big mess."
Stealing the show
It's hard to believe anyone could outshine Woods following his PGA Tour Championship
win in 2018.
The Tampa Bay Times said the golfer belongs in the "Comeback Hall of Fame," yet Herman
arguably upstaged him.
Even the Daily Mail reported:
"Tiger Woods made a beeline for his girlfriend after his historic comeback win on Sunday
night."
And People magazine noted that this wasn't the first time Herman and Woods displayed
some major PDA on the sidelines.
At the PGA Championship in August 2018, she reportedly gave him, quote, "a smooch — and
a few taps on the rear," despite his loss.
Her sketchy finances
Herman's bottom line is reportedly a far cry from Tiger Wood's financial standing.
According to the Daily Mail, Woods is worth an estimated $740 million and he took home
a cool $1.62 mil for his PGA Championship win.
But his new girlfriend, however, is reportedly in the red — with more than $240,000 in
debt, to be exact.
The problem started when a few business ventures went sour for Herman in Florida.
When an investor sued to get his money back, Herman was reportedly ordered to pay more
than $240,000 — but she did nothing of the sort.
The Mail reports that Herman's current wages are being garnished to recoup the fees, but
she might have a pattern of living beyond her means.
The Mail reported her BMW was repossessed in 2012, and two years later, her landlord
evicted her for failing to pay rent.
But maybe she's finally found a way around those pesky limited funds…
Some say she's a "gold-digger"
Insiders confirm to Radar Online that Herman is an alleged "gold-digger" who attracts legal
trouble, adding:
"There was always a rumor that Tiger helped Erica and gave her money."
Most shocking of all, however, is the claim that she's had her sights set on Woods for
a decade.
A source told the tab,
"Erica's been chasing Tiger around like a puppy for close to ten years.
I'm not sure if his wife knew, but I'm not sure how she couldn't know.
I can't believe Tiger is out in public with her now."
Like it or not, this couple has most certainly gone public.
But is this relationship the real deal?
Not putting a ring on it
Despite their headline-making PDA, it sounds like Woods and Herman won't be tying the knot
anytime soon.
One source told People in April 2018,
"No one has signed any paperwork.
It's not like they're pledging their lives to each other.
But she's really nice and Tiger likes her."
But that doesn't mean he's ready to walk down the aisle.
The insider added,
"Tiger doesn't like to be alone, but he doesn't like to settle.
Not anymore.
So when he's with someone, he really needs to be into her."