Tiger Woods is stepping away from the golf course and into the restaurant business.
According to The Palm Beach Post, the 38-year-old professional athlete is planning to open his very first restaurant tentatively titled “The Woods Jupiter: Sports and Dining Club.”
Featuring outdoor seating and valet parking, the eatery hopes to become a popular destination for nearby residents in Jupiter Island, Fla.
“I envision a place where people can meet friends, watch sports on TV and enjoy a good meal,” Woods said in a statement to the local paper. “I wanted to build it locally where I live and where it could support the community.”
Woods, who has been in a committed relationship with Lindsey Vonn for more than a year, has struggled on the golf course in recent months.
After injuring his back, the golf pro underwent microdiscectomy surgery to relive nerve pressure on his back and legs. As a result, he had to miss three months of competitions, including the year’s first two majors.
“When I first came out on [the PGA Tour], I was running 30 miles a week, and I was doing that for years, and even during tournament weeks, I would still run five, six miles a day,” Woods said. “But I can’t do that anymore. We’re obviously going to make some adjustments going forward. But I still want to feel explosive, I still want to feel strong and mobile.”
Although he shows no signs of giving up his golf game, Woods is ready for a new challenge in his life.
“I look forward to enjoying my restaurant as much as I hope the public will,” Woods said.
Hungry fans or curious customers can enjoy a taste when the club opens in 2015.