Golf Phenom Kris Stiles Is Called the Next Tiger Woods, but the 13-Year-Old Wants his Own Path 

We've been hearing of the next Tiger Woods for the past 20 years, guess what...there's still only one Tiger Woods!

Don't put too much pressure on the young man. Dad needs to get a real job to help support the family.

The real hero in this video... The Mother!!

The downfall for this kid is the dad.

They don't make many women like THAT anymore. A genuine rock. Bless her heart.

"I don't have any money because I spent it all on you" no. you have no money because you don't have a job.

if it's such a struggle for money, moving to a smaller house to "keep food on the table" why doesn't he get a job then. Don't put so much damn pressure on the boy.

Dad is using him as a excuse not to work

I hate when reporters or whatever use the term "The next Tiger Woods.." or the next whatever. There won't be another Tiger. I don't know if anyone will be as good as 2000's Tiger.

hope this kid turns out in to a better man then the father..

he has the guts to say he's unemployed and his wife pays all the bills.. LMFAOOOO LOLOL

They are putting the WRONG kind of pressure on this kid, mostly his dad. What kind of parent puts their lack of money on their child. "Oh I spent it all on YOU" no, you decided that you were too lazy to work. What kind of man makes their wife be the provider. I bet he drinks and does drugs all day.

Why doesn't the dad get a job?

The dad said, "we're going to be rich". No ur kid will be if and that is if he is any good in 10 yrs. and his dad said he had no money because of him. It's terrible

His parents really need to stop using their son to get money. They're constantly saying "We're gonna be rich, he's our way out the hood." That's not how it works mate. Don't give a child with such great potential a negative influence

I've actually met this family and they are really nice. The Dad just wants the best for Kris and he is not being a "jackass" or a "hardass" but he wants his kid to succeed. This documentary is awesome and I hope for the best for Kris. -Luke Winfield

His dad seems really rude. He's putting so much stress on him by quitting his job for him. It seems like it's a nice thing but it's really not. Think about his siblings, not a good home because of there dad quitting for his brother. He needs to get re-employed and get some money for there family.

Dad, go back to work. Get the boy a real coach.

Many African Americans dont play golf because the shit is expensive.. football or basketball you can just find any ball and go to any park/field

His dad is going to destroy his career

"hes the next tiger woods, we're gonna be rich" What a great father........

It's because it's so expensive

The fact that a father can get on something like this and be so honest gives me hope for people.

That ball compression sounds so PURE! Keep it up, Kris you are doing a great job and I can't wait to see you on tour some day.

If his dad got a job wouldn't he be able to afford to go to tournaments and college? Like can't he work during the day when his son is at school, is working with chris that big of a time commitment? Idk I'm just trying to use logic

I wish I had a dollar every time I hear a kid saying he's the next Tiger Woods. The vast majority don't wind up on the big tour and sell insurance instead..

Wow, so much growth from so many people in this video. This was a great and empowering video as it shows all of us we can change for the better!

In Nov 2019, he was signed up by the San Jose State (SJSU) Golf team

Someone has to take that father the hell away from him with regard to golf. He will destroy that kid's future in golf.

I play off a plus handicap and am 15, but i live in Australia so no one knows about me. My family doesn't have enough money for me to be playing in international events, I came second in the Australian age division champs for the 15/16 boys and qualified to go to Las Vegas. I cant go because i don"t have the money, this kid has it so easy it is a joke!

Nice to see another Stiles on the golf course. Nice to see a young man a vision and a goal. Keep it up!! Be blessed.

beautiful story and amazing to see parents that care and willing to learn to bring up their son the right way. and tge Pearson family...that is something special too. beautiful hearts

Dad, get a fucking job! You're not making your son better by being in his ear, you're making him worse. You are not Earl Woods, you are not a special forces vet who actually knows how to control himself and effectively teach someone the mental game. Sit your ass down, get out of your boy's ear, or he will resent you forever. You're welcome.

90% Of comments - the dad is a bum. 10% Of comments - there is only one Tiger Woods.

Just a reminder: When Tiger was 3 years old, he won the drive, chip and putt competition at Augusta FOR TEN YEAR OLDS !!! And when he was 10 years old he was shooting even par 36 on 9 hole courses -- AT AGE TEN! Still want "next Tiger" stories?

All the best Kris and Stiles family. Your story is inspiring!!!

People say they are unemployed if they don't have a job but are seriously looking for one. The father is looking for a gravy train via his son,. This family also has a daughter who evidently just has to suck it up.

I wish him luck but it's way to early to use Tiger woods in the same sentence. PGA Tour golf is the most difficult thing to ever be a part of let alone be compared with TW.

A family that struggles and prays together will stay together and succeed...

Its amazing to see strangers to step up and help others who are unfortunate. We all should be doing this, and what a beautiful world it would be if we all did just that. Being there for one another.

Sounds like the dad is really hoping the boy makes it, so he doesn't have to go to work. Doesn't look like dad has missed any meals though!

He's never going to be "the next Tiger Woods" because he is forced to do it. It's not out of his own love for the sport that he does it, it's because his dad pushes him. The guy is an absolute jackass, let the damn kid play his game and stop whining about money when you don't have a job. Nobody ever became number 1 in somethings they are forced to do.

You can't blame the dad either for quitting his job knowing that his son is super talented and helping him pursue his dreams and that's good that the dad figuring out it's not all about money it's the happiness that it brings to your kidsy

Looking forward to watching him in the future!!

At 2:55, his dad just pissed me off.

this kid needs to refine his swing if he wants to be a pro. can only get so good with that swing. hope the best for him

You can just see that strong sense of determination in his eyes. He seems destined for great things

God bless you Kris and your wonderful parents and sponsors. Your successes will make a greater and wider impact than you can imagine. Keep your grades and spirits up and your head down!

I cringe when I see a lot of the unorthodox things he's doing in his swing but he's obviously had good results with it so far.

He is incredible with his downswing and through impact..mindblowingly good!

This young man has a great deal of depth and appears well anchored. The parents are doing what they need to do to insure his success. This is what you do and represent a critical component as to grooming a young Protégée...I hope he continues and he appears to have a good foundation of support. GO KRIS!!!!!!!!

I don't appreciate a grown healthy man saying he is unemployed and look happy saying it. He needs to get a real job and help the hero in the story his hardworking wife. I have two daughters in college and I work to help them. It's a pleasure to hear say that you dady.

Move away from your dad. He is a Lavar Ball.

This is so bad. His dad is a lazy fool who lets the mom work. "We're going to be rich!" "I put him on the range in the snow." They shamelessly leech off a guilty old white guy. He's a decent golfer but he wins next to nothing. He won some little kids events with light competition but look him up now he isn't winning anything big. The father ignores the other kids. Shameless. Why doesn't dad deliver pizza or mow lawns? At least bring some money home. Dad: “I don’t have any money because i gave it all to you.” No he has no money because he doesn’t WORK. California is easy- this Poot kid can go to community college for free for 2yrs and make a 3.0 he gets guaranteed into a California state school. You don’t spend $200-300 per tournament for 15yrs and save enough money for college.

Good luck kid! Hopefully you are still improving - pulling for you!

3:00 "All the necessities we need around the house" 3:01 *Red Drink*

I feel sorry for this kid. What if golf doesnt work out?

Sorry but he's just an irresponsible father.

proud to see this video. well done from australia.... read the little red book it will inspire you

What a great inspirational story: Kris now a college golfer! And ha been called The Next Tiger. What a sweet and nice kid!

None of you actually know the father so none of you can accurately say why he doesn't have a job stop acting like you can !!!

White people save the day!

you go Kris, stay focused. go get em. look forward to seeing you on the tour in the near future.....

its parents like this that keep kids from achieving their true potential. i remember when i was 8 and i played a bad game in hockey my dad would drive me down to the local field to run laps. i was great at hockey but quit when a pro team wanted me out of fear of what would happen next

Beautiful swing it’s so pure

First 14 seconds into the clip and I like him already. Refreshing to see such a young kid with integrity. Make your own path, don't let people compare you to someone just because you share a skin tone. This is even funnier because Tiger Woods is more East Asian (Thai) than anything else.

The best mom ever providing everything for the family and giving her husband the opportunity to make help their son achieve his goal and becoming a professional kudos to the mom

I Wish you the best, kid Looking foward to see you in the pro tour God bless

KUDOS to the members at Oakmont for sponsoring!

Salute MOM & KRIS & their Guardians & to his dad who realized the potential in there kids & especially ie...want him to succeed in school

The look he gives his dad at around 5:25 .. trouble brewing!

I hope he follows through and works hard so his dreams can come true.

Golf is such a hard sport to predict where this kid will be at talent wise by the time he's 20 (i realize this video is 2 years old). He seems to be intelligent and has a good attitude so that helps. Let's see how he fares if/when he's a freshman in college. Jumping from being a "big fish" in my state in high school golf to not even being on the traveling squad on my college team was a tough pill to swallow and I ended up quitting the game for about a decade. I started playing again for the love of the sport when I was around 30 and by 32 was an assistant professional at a private 54 hole club that hosts a Champions Tour event, took and passed my PAT and got into the PGA apprentice program, and ended up making a career out of golf...just not how I envisioned it when I was a kid dreaming of playing on the PGA Tour. I'm pulling for this kid to get that scholarship and get his degree. If his talents take him even further that's a great bonus. And bless those people at Oakmont CC in Glendale that are helping Kris with his golf expenses. Believe it or not things like this happen more than you think, it's just that many people who do things like this for others prefer to stay out of the spotlight.

Strive for greatness young blood !

Why can't we love that this family is making sacrifices to try to better their kids chances of success.

Thank you for helping kris and his family...good luck kris

With the right coaching and direction, I could see this kid putting on the green jacket one day

played with kris in a tournament last year dad is a great guy

Get this man a scholarship.

This is humbling

I am a member at oak on so I see kris all the time and he is great

I grew up on a family farm .. my father did not believe in Golf or any other sport .. I was expected to work on the farm after school and on weekends .. no time to even go swimming , farm work came first .. has a young adult I found out I had a talent playing golf .. but , I set that aside because my job came first .. so I'm glad for this young man , even if his father is rough around the edges

God bless u and your family, your son is truly gifted. Keep your faith in god he has a plan for you all. He always finds a way. Bless u all.

For all you talking about the dad watch till the end

That is a whole lot of pressure on one very talented young boy. As long as he doesn't have a complete mental breakdown because of his circumstances and father losing it on him.. he should definitely get into a four your school. Stay strong Kris Stiles and just believe in yourself no matter how many high scores you might have.. golf is a game that nobody masters.. always remain a persistent student and you will do just fine.

Kinda funny that y’all hating on the dad because he USE to be a certain way, and y’all are completely ignoring the fact that he changed. Make your mind up

dad living his dreams through the son...not realizing he can take the necessary steps which would make it harder for him but at the same time make the living situation easier for everyone.....mentally the situation is so fucked.....

This was some years ago. How’s he doing today?

Kris your the best your one of my idols I really love your competitiveness and your family is so strong

When did it snow in Lancaster which is really desert?

Good boy! But when I see his swing I need to say that he has to make a lot changes to get a tour card

Go kris! I know this kid, truly an inspiration 💗

This kid is a natural. He doesn't seem to feel pressure. Kid has a great attitude and I hope he is one day better than Tiger.

There are a few reasons for the comparison. There will always be Tiger. Same as there’s only one Jack, one Arnie, and so on. They played their game and learned how to make their game play to the courses. If the kid gets a ride at a Div.I school he'll be getting a good education for free plus some difficult competition. Get his degree and then play pro. Best of luck young man. I’ll let rooting for you.

Just so you know....as for golf, it's not how good you are to a certain degree, it's if you can come up with that sponsor money to get in the tournaments as a professional golfer. No knock on the young man, but when he and his family comes to that crossroad, this will be the challenge, not just his talent. Q-school is a way to earn the pro card, but he will need major sponsors to get into tournaments, travel, and eat. Good luck young man and hope you get the break, that all of us didn't get at that time in our crossroads. Sponsorship is everything in golf......"Golf is the greatest game ever, that no one can beat!"

That’s a nightmare of a dad. A father should not see his child as a meal ticket! But thank God for people like the Pearsons, not only for the financial support, but for helping this dad see his child and not the dollar signs, and helping him be a better dad. A shout out to the mother for supporting your family and for realizing that education is the key. God bless.

As soon as the video starts I like the kid, because he doesn’t want to be someone else he just wants to be himself

his dad is the reason his talent was discovered and developed. I'm sure he spends his time productively as a stay at home parent. I guess if you have the character to do a yt about your modern family and how you put to much pressure on your son then a bunch of small minded internet trolls will have a field day, I'm sure he can handle it though, since he has the most important skill: humility.

I love you my beautiful Latrease an family. Christopher, I'm so proud of you. May God forever guide your footsteps.

He is a talented young man. Reach for your dreams brother 👊