Tiger Woods Profile

Full Name: Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods

Date of Birth: December 30, 1975

Place of Birth: Cypress, California, USA

Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)

Turned Pro: 1996

Career Overview

Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He revolutionized the sport with his dominance, athleticism, and mental toughness. Since turning professional in 1996, he has won numerous major championships and set multiple records, inspiring a new generation of golfers.

Major Championship Wins (15)

The Masters: 5 (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)

PGA Championship: 4 (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007)

U.S. Open: 3 (2000, 2002, 2008)

The Open Championship: 3 (2000, 2005, 2006)

Other Major Achievements

82 PGA Tour Wins (Tied for most in history with Sam Snead)

15 Major Championships (Second-most in history, behind Jack Nicklaus' 18)

Career Grand Slam Winner (Achieved at age 24, youngest ever)

First player to hold all four major titles simultaneously (2000-2001, "Tiger Slam")

11× PGA Player of the Year

9× Vardon Trophy Winner (lowest scoring average in a season)

World No. 1 for a record 683 weeks

Legacy and Impact

Tiger Woods transformed golf with his dominance, fitness regimen, and ability to attract a global audience. He broke racial barriers in a traditionally white-dominated sport and became one of the most influential athletes in history.

Off the Course

Woods has faced personal and injury challenges throughout his career but made a historic comeback by winning The Masters in 2019 after an 11-year major drought. He is also a philanthropist through the TGR Foundation, which focuses on education for underprivileged children.