And after he and three other golfing battlers played in the New Zealand Open Pro-Am alongside Woods at Paraparaumu, Mr Street couldn't stop smiling.
"It was unbelievable. This opportunity probably wouldn't get to come in a lifetime, not for most Kiwis anyway," said Mr Street, a nine-handicap golfer who managed three birdies on the Paraparaumu links.
There was believed to be late haggling over who Woods' playing partners would be and at what price, with interest not living up to expectations.
Mr Street, a sponsor of golfer Richard Lee, who is in the Open which starts today, was contacted on Friday and agreed to play if four mates could accompany him. Ron Horne caddied for Mr Street and the others played in the Pro-Am.
In the end, former Telstra chief executive Jack Matthews was joined by the chief executive of Australia's Channel Ten television network John McAlpine and Auckland food business owner Gary Lane, who also part-owns the Wairakei golf course, to also play with Woods.
Mr Matthews got his place through his former company's sponsorship of the Open. Sydneysider Mr McAlpine was offered the spot only on Thursday, thanks to Open sponsor Hyundai, which is a big Channel Ten client.
"Given all the anticipation I was less nervous than I thought I'd be," said American Mr Matthews, who plays off a nine handicap at Paraparaumu and Heretaunga.
Mr McAlpine, who is on a 27 handicap, did himself proud with a 95 in the rain.
"When they told me that Tiger would be my playing partner, well you don't say no to that," said Mr McAlpine, who immediately hit buckets of balls after his call-up.
Someone apparently did say no to Woods, though.
"I think I got in because someone backed out late. Maybe they got too nervous," said Mr McAlpine.
Woods played it straight, offering the odd word of encouragement and a joke or two, but primarily concentrating on learning about the Paraparaumu course as he carded an impressive six-under 65.
"They struggled a little bit here and there, but also they hit some great shots, too. So it was nice, just having fun and enjoying each other's company," Woods said.
Mr Street, for one, had no complaints.
"We didn't want to go worrying him," he said. "He's just got to perform in the tournament."
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