Earl Woods has said he doesn't want his son to be the king of endorsements.

Earl Woods, like most black men, likely had to overcome adversities because of his skin color.

Earl Woods retired from his second career in 1988.

Earl Woods, 74, was found to have prostate cancer in 1998.

Earl Woods did not expect to see his son this week except on television.

Earl Woods, now 64, admits that he was less than devoted to the three children of his first marriage.

"I'm glad to be out of the hospital and back on my feet again," Earl Woods said.

"Other guys have been worried about him since he was 8 years old," Earl Woods said.

Just as he has been all along, Earl Woods is right in the middle of it, looking out for his son.

Where his son is concerned, Earl Woods has not been wrong often.