Early Life and Education of Elin Nordegren: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 26, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Elin Nordegren. From birth to education, explore key events.

Elin Nordegren is a Swedish former model and nanny best known for her marriage to professional golfer Tiger Woods. The couple was married from 2004 until their highly publicized divorce in 2010. The divorce followed revelations of Woods' infidelity and resulted in a significant settlement for Nordegren.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

January 1980: Elin Nordegren Born

On January 1, 1980, Elin Maria Pernilla Nordegren was born.

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1997: Moved to Germany

In 1997, Elin Nordegren and her sister moved to Germany with their father for a year, studying English and German at John F. Kennedy School, Berlin.

November 2003: Engagement to Tiger Woods

In November 2003, Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods became officially engaged at the luxury Shamwari Game Reserve, where Woods proposed.

October 2004: Marriage to Tiger Woods in Barbados

In October 2004, Elin Nordegren married Tiger Woods at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados. Woods rented the entire complex for a week, costing almost $2 million.

2004: Marriage to Tiger Woods

In 2004, Elin Nordegren married professional golfer Tiger Woods.

2007: Birth of Daughter Sam Alexis

In 2007, Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods had their first child, a daughter named Sam Alexis.

September 2008: Announcement of Second Child

In September 2008, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren announced they were expecting another child in late winter.

2009: Birth of Son Charlie Axel

In 2009, Elin Nordegren gave birth to a boy, Charlie Axel.

August 2010: Finalization of Divorce

On August 23, 2010, Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods finalized their divorce in the Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Florida.

2010: Divorce from Tiger Woods

In 2010, Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods finalized their divorce.

December 2011: Demolition of Florida Mansion

In December 2011, Elin Nordegren demolished a Florida mansion she purchased after receiving divorce settlement, after allowing Habitat for Humanity to salvage items of value.

May 2014: Graduation from Rollins College

In May 2014, Elin Nordegren graduated from Rollins College with a degree in psychology and received the outstanding senior award, she also gave the commencement address at the graduation ceremony.