Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and one of the most famous athletes of all time. He has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Plainly stated, because of his background and the moment in history in which he burst onto the golfing scene, there will never be another athlete both as hyped and as broadly significant as Tiger Woods. 

IMPRESSIVE HISTORY

Following an outstanding junior, college, and amateur golf career, Woods turned professional in 1996 at the age of 20. He reached number one in the world rankings for the first time in June 1997, less than a year after turning pro. Throughout the first decade of the 21st century, Woods was the dominant force in golf. he won 13 of golf’s major championships. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men’s major championships, and holds numerous golf records. 

COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

At every phase in his career, Tiger was not only better than his competitors but significantly better than them. This continued on the PGA Tour, until the mid 2000’s. There will never be another golfer who dominates at the junior, amateur, collegiate, and professional levels in the way the Tiger Woods did. Further, in a future of increased pressure and parity, there will never be another golfer so clearly regarded by his superiors as so profoundly superior.

MAJOR VICTORY OF 1997 MASTERS

The 1997 Masters was the beginning of Tiger Woods period of dominance on the PGA Tour, which peaked during the 2000 season. 

When Tiger Woods tapped in his final putt on the 18th green at Augusta to win the 1997 Masters he became the first multi-racial (non-white) winner of a major golf tournament, seemingly opening the door for all those who aren’t born with the privilege of white skin.