NEW YORK, Jan 9th, 2012 (NYDN) – Divorce can prompt people to do some outrageous things. For instance, Elin Nordegren, 32, bought a $12 million dollar home in Palm Beach and then had it demolished.
Nordegren is the ex-wife of notorious golf star, Tiger Woods. The two finalized their divorce in August 2010.
Nordegren bought the oceanfront property in North Palm Beach with the intention of renovating. The home had six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Her realtor says he knew she would be renovating, but once the project began it was determined that they would tear the structure down instead.
The current plan is to build an entirely new structure on the property that has “incredible landscaping”, according to Nordengren’s realtor, and a view of the ocean. Nordegren is staying nearby while the new structure is built.
Nordegren reportedly received $100 million after her divorce with Woods in August 2010. She then purchased the $12 million property in March 2011.
Woods is still living in the home the couple lived in with their children in Orlando. Nordegren and Woods share custody of their two children.
The couple split up Thanksgiving 2009 after a very public fight. Woods was taken to a nearby hospital that day where he was treated for wounds allegedly sustained from a car accident.
Nordegren and Woods reportedly had an altercation that day that stemmed from Woods’ various alleged extra-marital affairs.
After the altercation, details of Wood’s affairs were leaked to the media. Several women came forward with details of his infidelities.
Woods was highly criticized by the media as well as the golf community. Because of this, Woods took an indefinite leave from golf.
Over the next few weeks more and more women come forward to the media to announce affairs they allegedly had with Woods.
Additionally almost all of Woods’ endorsement deals were terminated as more information regarding Woods’ affairs appeared in the news.
Nordegren and Woods sought marriage counseling before finally divorcing. Woods even checked himself into a clinic in Mississippi for sex addiction.
Woods issued a public apology to his fans and to the golf community. When he returned to golf his performance was the worst he has had in 16 years.