Early Life and Amateur Career
Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, to Earl and Kultida Woods. His father, Earl, was a retired United States Army officer and a golf enthusiast who introduced Tiger to the game at a young age. Tiger’s mother, Kultida, was a Thai immigrant who was a skilled golfer in her own right.
Tiger’s early life was marked by a strong emphasis on golf. He began taking lessons from his father at the age of eight and quickly showed a natural talent for the game. By the time he was 10, Tiger was competing in junior golf tournaments and winning many of them. He attended the Western Junior Golf Championships at the age of 10 and won the event, which caught the attention of golf enthusiasts and sponsors.
Rise to Fame
Tiger’s amateur career was marked by an unprecedented level of success. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship at the age of 18, becoming the youngest player to ever win the title. He also won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and the World Amateur Golf Rankings, cementing his status as one of the top amateur golfers in the world.
Tiger’s professional career began in 1996, when he turned pro at the age of 20. He won his first PGA Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, just a few months later. This victory marked the beginning of an incredible run of success for Tiger, as he went on to win 11 PGA Tour events in his first year as a pro.
Professional Career
Tiger’s professional career has been marked by an unprecedented level of success. He has won 82 PGA Tour events, including 15 major championships. His major championships include five Masters titles, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Open titles, and three Open Championships.
Tiger’s dominance on the golf course has been matched by his success in the business world. He has become one of the most marketable athletes in the world, with endorsement deals with major brands such as Nike, TaylorMade, and Discovery Communications. He has also founded his own golf course design company, TGR Design, and has designed several golf courses around the world.
Personal Life
Tiger’s personal life has been the subject of much scrutiny over the years. He has been married twice, first to Swedish model Elin Nordegren from 2004 to 2010, and then to model and actress Erica Herman in 2017. He has two children with Nordegren, a daughter named Sam and a son named Charlie.
Tiger’s personal life has also been marked by controversy and scandal. In 2009, he was involved in a highly publicized infidelity scandal, which led to the end of his marriage to Nordegren. He has also been involved in several high-profile feuds with other golfers and has been criticized for his behavior on and off the golf course.
Injuries and Comebacks
Tiger has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including a series of back surgeries and a recent car accident in 2017. He has also struggled with personal issues, including a highly publicized divorce and a series of run-ins with the law.
Despite these challenges, Tiger has consistently shown an ability to overcome adversity and return to the top of the golf world. In 2019, he won his fifth Masters title, 14 years after his last major victory. This victory marked a remarkable comeback for Tiger, who had been ranked outside the top 1,000 in the world just a few years earlier.
Legacy
Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He has won more PGA Tour events than any other player in history, and his major championships are a testament to his incredible skill