Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer, born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Woods began his professional career in 1996 and has won numerous major championships, including the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.

Woods is known for his unmatched precision, power, and mental toughness. He has won numerous individual awards, including the PGA Player of the Year a record eleven times, and holds multiple records, such as the most weeks spent at number one in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Off the course, Woods is also recognized for his philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions through his Tiger Woods Foundation and inspiring millions worldwide.

Amateur Career

• Youth and Early Career: Woods was introduced to golf before the age of two by his father and showed prodigious talent as a child. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur championships three times and the U.S. Amateur three times before turning professional in 1996.

Professional Career

• Early Success: Woods turned professional in 1996 and quickly established himself as one of the world's best golfers. He won his first major, the Masters Tournament, in 1997 with a record-breaking performance. Over the next decade, he dominated the sport, winning 14 major championships.
• Career Challenges and Comebacks: Woods faced personal difficulties and injuries that impacted his career in the late 2000s and 2010s. However, he made a remarkable comeback, winning the Masters Tournament in 2019, his 15th major championship.

United States National Team

• Ryder Cup: Woods has represented the United States in the Ryder Cup multiple times, contributing to team victories in 1999, 2002, and 2016.
• Presidents Cup: Woods has also participated in the Presidents Cup numerous times, serving as a successful player and captain for the United States team.

• Strengths: Known for his incredible power, precision, and mental toughness. Woods is celebrated for his strategic approach, clutch putting, and ability to perform under pressure.

• Family: Woods has two children. He was formerly married to Elin Nordegren.
• Philanthropy: Woods founded the Tiger Woods Foundation in 1997 to provide educational resources to underserved students. He has donated significant sums to various causes throughout his career.

• Tiger Woods is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his impact on the game of golf. He brought unprecedented attention and diversity to the sport, inspiring millions of fans and players around the world.

Most Weeks at Number One in Official World Golf Rankings:

• 683 weeks

Youngest Player to Achieve Career Grand Slam:

• 24 years old

Most PGA Player of the Year Awards:

• 11 times

Lowest Scoring Average in a Season:

• 68.17 in 2000

Books

• Benedict, J., & Keteyian, A. (2018) Tiger Woods. New York: Simon & Schuster.
• Woods, T., & DeLaet, L. (2001) How I Play Golf. New York: Warner Books.

Websites

• PGA Tour: Information about Tiger Woods’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.pgatour.com
• World Golf Hall of Fame: Details about Woods’s career and impact on the sport. Available at: https://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org

Articles

• Golf Digest: Tiger Woods: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-career-in-numbers
• The Guardian: Tiger Woods’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/tigerwoods

Interviews and Documentaries

• Tiger (2021): Directed by Matthew Hamachek and Matthew Heineman. This documentary provides a detailed look at Woods’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Tiger Woods, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com