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IT'S ALL IN THE GAME: No “TIGER’S” land

The rich can do no wrong. As Tiger Woods ranked No 1 in 2005 among top earners in the sport according to Golf Digest 50, he shelled out US$40 million (Bt1.6 billion) for an estate in Florida. The new residence, which complements his houses in California, Sweden and Wyoming, was his 30th birthday present to himself. After spending two years seeking out the perfect property in the area, the golfing ace and his wife Elin finally splurged for a 10-acre holding on exclusive Jupiter Island, on the Atlantic coastline 40 kilometres from Palm Beach. The estate includes four houses and two boat moorings, meaning Tiger will have no problem parking his 47-metre yacht “Privacy”. But despite his wealth, Woods has small chance of a warm welcome on the fairways of the local golf course, although he is eligible to play as a guest.