Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer. He was born in Cypress, California, in 1975. He has won 15 major championships. He changed the game of golf and made it popular with people around the world.

Early Life

Woods started playing golf at age two. He appeared on television showing off his golf skills as a toddler. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur championship three times. He turned professional in 1996 and immediately became a star.

Tiger Woods with his father at a golf clinic for kids.
Tiger Woods with his father at a golf clinic for kids. (K. Kassens / Wikimedia Commons)

Big Achievements

Woods won the Masters tournament at age 21 by a record 12 shots. He has won 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour events. In 2019, he made an amazing comeback by winning the Masters after years of injuries. He is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Fun Facts

  • Woods appeared on The Mike Douglas Show at age two, putting with Bob Hope.
  • He held the number one world ranking for a record 683 weeks.
  • His 2019 Masters win is considered one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.

Did You Know?

Woods's 2019 Masters victory came after he had four back surgeries. Many people thought his career was over. His comeback inspired millions of people to never give up.