What does Erica Herman do? Biography and all the details about Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend

For decades, global golf phenomenon Tiger Woods, his career, and personal life have been the subject of headlines. During the September 2017 President's Cup tournament, the golfer introduced his girlfriend of five years, Erica Herman, to the world. What does Erica Herman do? Have a look at the details of Woods' ex-girlfriend, her biography and the couple's relationship timeline.

Who is Erica Herman? After their first public appearance in 2017, Tiger Woods and Herman were spotted together on numerous occasions until their contentious split in 2021. Scroll down and get to know all the comprehensive details about what Erica Herman does.

Erica Herman's profile summary and bio

What does Erica Herman do?

While undertaking her undergraduate at UCF, Herman worked as a bartender at the Blue Martini, Pointe Orlando, to pay for college. She moved up the restaurant's corporate ladder and was eventually appointed VIP manager.

Six to eight months after Woods opened his restaurant in 2015, Erica Herman joined the Woods Jupiter staff as the director of operations. Reports from TMZ reveal that she is no longer working at the flagship restaurant. The Daily Mail also reported that Erica took on a general manager role at 'The Woods at 10', the veteran golfer's pop-up restaurant at the Genesis Open in the Los Angeles Riviera Country Club.

Before joining the Woods Jupiter staff, Erica partnered with her former boyfriend, Jesse Newton, and two other investors to open a string of five nightclubs in Florida in 2010. Her ambitions, however, never came to fruition. Additionally, her partnership with Newton cost her a $27,830 judgment claim from Orange County, Florida.

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She and Newton also partnered to establish Aura Florida Lounges LLC, where she worked as a managing member. According to Palm Beach Post, she dissolved the venture in 2015.

What does Erica Herman do for a living now?

Being a veteran in the hospitality industry, tabloids report that the ex-WAG may have been employed in restaurants. However, she has been tight-lipped about details of her life after the court case.

How much is Erica Herman's net worth?

Erica reportedly earned a weekly salary of $1,586.54 from The Woods Jupiter. Thanks to a lawsuit filed against her, a court order directed that her wages be garnished directly from her employer to reimburse a former investor. Despite her financial woes, outlets estimate Erica Herman's worth to be $355,000.

Erica Herman's bio

Herman is a Florida native born and raised in a Boyton Beach neighbourhood in Palm Beach County, Florida. Although much is not known about her parents, Charlie (now deceased) and Arlene Parton Dunne, several outlets claim that she has an elder brother, Scott Herman.

What is Erica Herman's age?

Born on the 15th of February 1984, the hotelier is 39 years old as of October 2023. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What is Erica Herman's height?

According to tabloids, the Palm Beach native stands at five feet and five inches (168 centimetres) tall. She weighs 130 pounds (59 kilograms).

Is Erica Herman on Instagram?

At the time Erica dated Tiger Woods, she was one of the most famous golfer girlfriends. However, she has continually kept a tight lid on her personal life and does not have any social media accounts.

Where did Erica Herman go to high school?

A report by the Palm Beach Post revealed that she was an active member of the Santaluces High School cheerleading squad. After graduating in 2001, she enrolled at the Palm Beach Community College (now Palm Beach State College) and the University of Central Florida. In May 2008, she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in legal studies and political science.

Where is Erica Herman living now?

In 2021, People reported that Erica Herman and Tiger Woods had begun living together at the 82-time PGA Tour winner's mansion in Jupiter, Florida. Before this, she lived in various locations, including Riviera Beach, Boynton Beach, and Orlando. Details of her current residence have yet to be made public.

Erica Herman and Tiger Woods' relationship timeline

During her first appearance at Tiger Wood's tournaments, Erica wore the players' spouse badge, a credential reserved for golfers' wives and girlfriends. The golf icon tagged along his former girlfriend to the 2018 Tour Championship, 2021 PNC Championship, and the 2022 US Open.

The couple was seen together on several major occasions, including the 2019 Medal of Freedom ceremony and his induction to the World Golf Hall of Fame in March 2022. She made appearances in other major tournaments, including the 2018 PGA Championship, the 2018 Ryder Cup, and the 2019 President's Cup. She was also one of the golf WAGs at the Masters in 2019, 2021, and 2022.

How did Tiger meet Erica Herman?

The couple, who made their first public appearance at the September 2017 President's Cup, reportedly met while Herman was working at the Blue Martini Lounge during her undergraduate. However, an unnamed source told RadarOnline that Woods met Erica at a popular Florida nightclub. The couple has not confirmed any of the reports about their initial meeting.

Various sources close to the 82-time PGA tour winner reported that Herman was instrumental in returning Tiger to his feet following his 2021 car crash. The crash left Woods with multiple orthopaedic injuries, including injuries in his right foot and ankle and fractures to his right tibia and fibula. A source spoke to Us Weekly, saying,

Does Erica Herman have a child?

The former golf WAG does not have any children. However, reports suggest that she was close to Woods' children, Charlie and Sam. During Sam Woods' speech at her father's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, she acknowledged Herman, saying,

How long did Tiger date Erica Herman?

For five years, Tiger and Erica were regarded as the most famous golf couple. However, news of their split broke out in March 2023 after details of Erica Herman's legal suit against the golfer became public.

Sources close to the couple spoke to various outlets in an attempt to explain the reasons for the breakup. One source told People that Woods' frustration over the recovery process may have played a role in the split.

At the same time, another cited the couple's varied opinions about the future of the relationship. A separate source told Us Weekly that Herman thought Woods was never home while the golfer was frustrated over Erica's spending habits.

According to Herman's narration, Woods convinced her to pack up for a short holiday trip. However, upon reaching the airport, Woods' lawyer informed her that she was not allowed back to the mansion or near Woods and his family.

What happened to Erica Herman's appeal?

In March 2023, Erica filed a lawsuit against the pro-golfer in an attempt to nullify a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) she signed in 2017 at the start of their relationship. In the court documents, she claimed that Woods used the NDA against her to keep her from disclosing details of the relationship.

She cited the Speak Out Act that would prevent enforceability of the NDA since the dispute involved a sexual harassment claim. The sexual assault suit became clearer after she alleged that Woods pursued a sexual relationship with her while she was his employee at his restaurant.

How much was Erica Herman suing Tiger Woods?

Through the suit, Herman sought $30 million in compensation for the eviction and the loss of property. In his defence, Woods told the courts that she was a 'jilted girlfriend who wanted to contest false claims in court publicly''. However, the courts ruled in Woods' favour, ordering the matter to be settled in private through arbitration.

Later, her appeal was denied retrial. On the 29th of July, her lawyers dismissed the case without prejudice.

Where is Erica Herman now?

After the lawsuit, Herman remained out of the public eye. Details of the former golf WAG's life at the time of writing.

What does Erica Herman do? After spending five years by Tiger Woods' side and receiving widespread coverage in the aftermath of her split, Herman became significantly famous. However, details of her current life remain unknown.

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Full name	Erica Herman
Nickname	Erica
Gender	Female
Date of birth	15th February 1984
Age	39 years old as of October 2023
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Place of birth	Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Jewish
Sexuality	Straight
Height	168 centimetres (5'5")
Weight	59 kilograms (130 lbs)
Eye colour	Brown
Hair colour	Brown
Siblings	Scott Herman
Education	Santaluces High School Palm Beach State College University of Central Florida
Profession	Restaurant manager, businesswoman
Net worth	$355,000