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Photos: Former LPGA player Cheyenne Woods through the years

beth ann nichols
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Cheyenne Woods, photographed at Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Cheyenne Woods, photographed at Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Cheyenne Woods, who turned 34 on July 25, 2024, is a longtime playing professional and niece of Tiger Woods. She first met MLB center fielder Aaron Hicks while interviewing him for her podcast, “Birdies Not BS.” Hicks played golf from ages 5 to 13 until switching to baseball, and he credits Woods for vastly improving his short game.

The former Yankees and current Orioles outfielder is a power player on the golf course. Several years ago, Woods shared an impressive ace from Hicks at Scottsdale’s Silverleaf Club on a 303-yeard par-4 – with a 3-wood. The two married in 2022 and now have two children.

A rookie on the LPGA in 2015, Woods won the 2014 Volvik RACV Ladies Masters on the Ladies European Tour. The Wake Forest grad currently doesn’t have status on the LPGA and said she has no designs to play full-time again. She does, however, see herself trying to qualify for another U.S. Women’s Open or compete in an event from time to time.

“After traveling so much by myself on the road away from family, what I truly value most now is waking up and making my son breakfast, even the late-night feeds with my daughter,” said Woods.

“Our family is really what’s most important to me in terms of priority. Not only have I had two kids in the last two years, I lost my older brother last year unexpectedly. That, in addition to the beautiful blessing of kids, has really reaffirmed the importance of family and being there when you can while you can.”

Here's a look at the golfer through the years.

Cheyenne Woods during the third round of the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. (Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)
Cheyenne Woods was named LPGA’s Most Elegant Players.
Cheyenne Woods bounced back in the third round of LPGA Q-School’s final stage with a 67.
Cheyenne Woods during the Symetra Tour Championship presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Cheyenne Woods during a press conference at Coates Golf Championship at Golden Ocala in Ocala, Fla.
Cheyenne Woods during the 2015 Coates Golf Championship at Golden Ocala in Ocala, Fla.
Cheyenne Woods photographed at Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cheyenne Woods photographed at Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cheyenne Woods, photographed at Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Cheyenne Woods during a practice round of the JTBC Founders Cup.
Cheyenne Woods during her press conference on Tuesday at the JTBC Founders Cup.
Instructor, Mike LaBauve with three of his students, Cheyenne Woods, Therese Koelbaek and Sadena Parks at the JTBC Founders Cup in Phoenix, Ariz.
Sadena Parks and Cheyenne Woods at the JTBC Founders Cup in Phoenix, Ariz.
Cheyenne Woods opened the LPGA Manulife Classic with a course-record 63.
Cheyenne Woods of Wake Forest hits her tee shot at No. 1 during Round 1 of the Traditions Golf Club for the Women’s Division I Golf Championships.
Cheyenne Woods during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International’s Champions course. Woods posted a 77.
Cheyenne Woods lines up a shot at No. 13 on Champions course during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International.
Annie Park beat Cheyenne Woods in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links.
Cheyenne Woods came from behind to advance out of the second round of match play at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links.
Wake Forest’s Cheyenne Woods
Cheyenne Woods walks up No. 18 during the Symetra Tour Championship presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Cheyenne Woods during the third round of the Harder Hall Invitational.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, shot an opening round of 67 and is T3.
Wake Forest coach Dianne Dailey (left) and Cheyenne Woods at the Bryan National Collegiate.
Cheyenne Woods tees off during the second round of the Wegmans LPGA at Locust Hill Country Club.
Cheyenne Woods watches her tee shot at No. 6 on Champions course during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International.
Cheyenne Woods during the first round of the 2014 Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.
Cheyenne Woods qualified for the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open.
Tiger’s niece, Cheyenne Woods, flew home to Phoenix to begin her first full season on the LPGA’s secondary circuit.
Cheyenne Woods’ win at the 2014 Australian Ladies Masters will likely affect LPGA sponsor exemptions this season.
Cheyenne Woods has drawn LPGA legend Laura Davies and Brittany Lincicome for her first- and second-round tee times at the 2014 Women’s Australian Open (Woods shown here during the 2013 Evian Championship).
Cheyenne Woods celebrates winning the 2014 Australian Ladies Masters at Royal Pines Resort.
Cheyenne Woods tees off during the second round of the Australian Ladies Masters.
Cheyenne Woods (file photo)
Cheyenne Woods
Cheyenne Woods is silhouetted at No. 18 tee during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International.
Cheyenne Woods posted a 77 on the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International.
Cheyenne Woods gets a hug from her caddie Reynolds Robinson during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International.
Cheyenne Woods reacts to missing her putt at No. 9 on the Champions course during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International. Woods posted a 77.
Cheyenne Woods watches a tee shot on the Champions course during the first day of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International.
Cheyenne Woods remains one of Uncle Tiger’s biggest fans.
Cheyenne Woods
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – JANUARY 27: Cheyenne Woods of the United States hits a tee shot on the ninth hole during round two of the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic on January 27, 2017 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 16: Cheyenne Woods of the United States hits her second shot on the 6th hole during day two of the ISPS Handa Australian Women’s Open at Kooyonga Golf Club on February 16, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Cheyenne Woods hits her tee shot on the 1st hole during the second round of the CP Women’s Open at Magna Golf Club on August 23, 2019 in Aurora, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Aug 23, 2018; Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN; Cheyenne Woods during plays her shot from the 12th tee the first round of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open golf tournament at Wascana Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2018; Shoal Creek, AL, USA; Cheyenne Woods tees off on the 18th hole during the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open Championship golf tournament at Shoal Creek. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 13, 2017; Bedminster, NJ, USA; Cheyenne Woods looks up after a putt on the 15th green during the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club-New Jersey. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 29, 2017; Olympia Fields, IL, USA; Cheyenne Woods tees off on the tenth hole during the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament at Olympia Fields Country Club – North. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Cheyenne Woods hits off of the ninth tee during the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club – South/North Course. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2013; Augusta, GA, USA; Professional golfer Cheyenne Woods (left) poses for a photo with Robert Abbott of Backnine Network during a practice round for the 2013 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees and caddie Cheyenne Woods walk down the 17th hole during the second round of the Diamond Resorts Tournament Of Champions at Tranquilo Golf Course at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club on January 22, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees and caddie Cheyenne Woods look over a shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Diamond Resorts Tournament Of Champions at Tranquilo Golf Course at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club on January 23, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Cheyenne Woods plays a bunker shot on the 11th hole during a practice round at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Robert Beck/USGA)
Cheyenne Woods looks on during Capital One’s The Match at The Reserve at Moonlight Basin on July 06, 2021 in Big Sky, Montana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images for The Match)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 23: Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees and caddie Cheyenne Woods look over a shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the Diamond Resorts Tournament Of Champions at Tranquilo Golf Course at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club on January 23, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Cheyenne Woods hits her tee shot on the 14th hole during practice ahead of the 76th U.S. Women’s Open Championship at The Olympic Club on June 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 09: Cheyenne Woods of the United States and Minjee Lee (L) of Australia pose together with the winners and amateur trophy after day four of the 2014 Ladies Masters at Royal Pines Resort on February 9, 2014 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
Cheyenne Woods and husband Aaron Hicks with newborn Maya and son Cameron. (photo credit: Amanda Capello)

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Photos: Former LPGA player Cheyenne Woods through the years