Elin Nordegren is getting $110 million in her divorce settlement. That's the latest on the Tiger Woods - Elin Nordegren divorce front. Elin, formerly Elin Woods, is going to get a pretty nice lump of cash out of this whole "Escalade-waitresses-porn star" debacle that happened to the top golfer in the land nearly a year ago. She will get $110 million when the papers are signed, sealed and delivered. A sum that has been tossed around ever since news hit that the two would be splitting. While nobody knows exactly how much Tiger is worth (Remember that story that floated around a year or so ago about Woods becoming the first athlete to hit the billion-dollar mark?), most people felt $110 million was too low for Elin. Even if he is a bit short of a billion, I think he got off very lightly. She could have gotten more if she had pressed for it and persisted. As for Tiger, he should have offered more since she will be raising the kids. Further proof of his sterling character.
No worries, though, for the 30-year-old former model. She is still a very rich, single lady who can move on with her life, away from golf, and Tiger and the constant speculation and media attention that must be driving her batty. She can become herself again, free from all the ups and downs of the past year.
It has been the most dominant story in the golf world this season, overshadowing the sport completely. You can bet anytime Elin and Tiger are in the news, it is going to be reported worldwide. He's the most famous athlete in the world, still, and a fall from grace is always going to lead the evening news. He will no doubt continue to indulge in his chosen lifestyle now that he has no encumbrance, like a wife. I'm willing to bet, however, that he will be a little more discreet in future.
