In 1948, Ben Hogan achieved a winning streak that Tiger Woods matched in 2000.
In 1968, Earl Woods met Kultida Punsawad in Thailand while on tour of duty.
In 1974, Johnny Miller achieved a feat that Tiger Woods would repeat in 1999.
On December 30, 1975, Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods was born in Cypress, California. He is an American professional golfer, widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time.
In 1978, Tiger Woods appeared on The Mike Douglas Show, putting against comedian Bob Hope.
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods became the second-oldest golfer ever to win the Masters at age 43, after Jack Nicklaus, who was 46 when he triumphed in 1986.
In 1988, Tiger Woods won one of four consecutive Junior World Championships.
In 1989, at age 13, Tiger Woods played in his first major national junior tournament, the Big I, and was paired with John Daly in the final round.
In 1991, Tiger Woods completed a run of four consecutive Junior World Championships.
In 1991, Tiger Woods was named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and Golf Digest Junior Amateur Player of the Year.
In 1992, Tiger Woods defended his title at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, becoming the tournament's first two-time winner. He also competed in his first PGA Tour event, the Nissan Los Angeles Open, and was named Golf Digest Amateur Player of the Year, Golf World Player of the Year, and Golfweek National Amateur of the Year.
In 1993, while still an amateur, Tiger Woods began working with swing coach Butch Harmon to improve his golf swing.
In 1994, Tiger Woods graduated from Western High School and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed."
In 2014, Tiger Woods missed the Masters for the first time since 1994 after undergoing back surgery.
In the fall of 1994, Tiger Woods enrolled at Stanford University on a golf scholarship.
In 1995, Tiger Woods successfully defended his U.S. Amateur title and received several accolades.
In August 1996, Tiger Woods turned professional and signed lucrative advertising deals with Nike, Inc. and Titleist.
According to Golf Digest, Woods earned $769,440,709 from 1996 to 2007.
In 1996, Tiger Woods and his father Earl established the TGR Foundation, originally named the Tiger Woods Foundation, with the aim of promoting golf among inner-city children.
In 1996, Tiger Woods won the NCAA individual golf championship and became the first golfer to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles.
In 1996, Tiger Woods, at the age of 20, transitioned into professional golf after a successful amateur career.
Shortly after his 21st birthday in 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with numerous companies, including General Motors, Titleist, General Mills, American Express, Accenture, and Nike.
When Woods first joined the PGA Tour in 1996, his long drives had a large impact on the world of golf.
On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, The Masters, in record-breaking fashion and became the tournament's youngest winner at age 21.
In April 1997, Tiger Woods secured victory at the Masters Tournament, marking his first major win with a record-breaking 12-stroke lead.
From mid-1997, Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon began a major redevelopment of Woods's full swing, aiming for greater consistency, distance control, and improved kinesiology.
In 1997, Woods and Arnold Palmer initiated a civil case against Bruce Matthews (owner of Gotta Have It Golf, Inc.) to stop the unauthorized sale of their images and alleged signatures in the memorabilia market. Matthews and associated parties counterclaimed that Woods and his company, ETW Corporation, committed several acts including breach of contract.
Since his record-breaking win at the 1997 Masters, Woods's presence in tournaments has drawn a huge fan following, dramatically increasing prize money, generating interest in new PGA tournament audiences, and drawing the largest TV ratings in golf history.
In March 1999, Tiger Woods dismissed his caddie Fluff Cowan, who had been with him since the start of his professional career.
In August 1999, Woods became the top-ranked golfer in the world, starting a dominant period that would last for 264 consecutive weeks.
In 1999, The changes to Tiger Woods swing, made with Butch Harmon, began to pay off.
In 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship.
In 1999, Tiger Woods underwent successful laser eye surgery to correct his severe myopia.
In 1999, Tiger Woods was part of the American winning team at the Ryder Cup.
In 2000, Tiger Woods stated that he believes in Buddhism, and he has attributed his deviations and infidelity to losing track of Buddhism.
In 2000, Woods signed a 5-year, $105 million contract extension with Nike, which was the largest endorsement package signed by a professional athlete at that time. Woods's endorsement significantly contributed to Nike Golf becoming a leading golf apparel company.
In 2000, Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, becoming the inaugural recipient of the award, and he also received the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.
In 2000, Woods won golf tournaments in his 100th tour starts.
Woods is the only player to have consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons.
In 2001, Tiger Woods met Elin Nordegren, who was working as an au pair for Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik, during The Open Championship.
In 2001, Tiger Woods won the Masters, becoming the only player to win four consecutive major professional golf titles, an achievement known as the "Tiger Slam".
In 2001, Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second time.
Woods is the only player to have consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons.
In 2002, ESPN detailed Tiger Woods's ethnic background as one-quarter Thai, one-quarter Chinese, one-quarter Caucasian, one-eighth African American, and one-eighth Native American.
In 2002, Woods was involved in every aspect of the launch of Buick's Rendezvous SUV.
In November 2003, Tiger Woods became engaged to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish former model.
During his well-publicized slump in 2003, the scores of highly skilled golfers were nearly one stroke higher when playing against Woods.
In 2003, Phil Mickelson made a joke about Woods using "inferior equipment", which did not sit well with Nike, Titleist, or Woods.
In 2003, more than 130,000 Buick Rendezvous vehicles were sold.
In February 2004, Buick renewed Woods's endorsement contract for another five years, reportedly worth $40 million.
In March 2004, Tiger Woods began being coached by Hank Haney, who focused on flattening his swing plane. This change led to Woods continuing to win tournaments, but his driving accuracy declined significantly.
In September 2004, Tiger Woods's reign as the top-ranked golfer ended after 264 consecutive weeks.
During 2004, Woods finally upgraded his driver technology to a larger clubhead and graphite shaft, again making him one of the tour's longest players off the tee.
In April 2005, Woods collaborated with TAG Heuer to develop the world's first professional golf watch. The watch is lightweight, titanium-constructed, and capable of absorbing up to 5,000 Gs of shock.
In November 2006, Tiger Woods announced his intention to begin designing golf courses around the world through a new company, Tiger Woods Design.
Following a period of time off due to the death of his father, Tiger Woods ended 2006 by winning six consecutive tour events and breaking tour records for total wins and total majors wins over eleven seasons.
In 2006, Tiger Woods began the year dominantly, winning his first two PGA tournaments but failing to capture the Masters championship in April.
In 2006, Woods won golf tournaments in his 200th tour starts.
In 2006, the TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch won the prestigious iF product design award in the Leisure/Lifestyle category.
In 2006, the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC) opened in Anaheim, California. The 35,000-square-foot facility provides college-access programs for underserved youth.
In February 2007, Woods, Roger Federer, and Thierry Henry became ambassadors for the "Gillette Champions" marketing campaign.
In August 2007, Tiger Woods announced The Cliffs at High Carolina, a private course in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, designed by Tiger Woods Design.
On August 20, 2007, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver announced that Woods would be inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
In October 2007, Gatorade announced that Woods would have his own brand of sports drink starting in March 2008.
On December 5, 2007, Woods was inducted into the California Hall of Fame at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts in Sacramento.
According to Golf Digest, Woods earned $769,440,709 from 1996 to 2007.
In 2007, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's first child, a daughter named Sam Alexis Woods, was born. The name Sam was chosen because it was what Tiger's father had always called him.
In 2007, Tiger Woods underwent laser eye surgery for a second time due to deteriorating vision.
In March 2008, Woods's branded sports drink, Gatorade Tiger, was launched.
In April 2008, Tiger Woods underwent knee surgery, causing him to miss two months of the tour. He then returned for the 2008 U.S. Open, where he won in a dramatic sudden-death victory. Following the victory, he announced he would miss the rest of the season due to more knee surgery.
In November 2008, groundbreaking occurred for The Cliffs at High Carolina course, but the project later suffered cash flow problems and suspended construction.
In 2008, Danny Lee broke Tiger Woods's record as the youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur.
In January 2009, Tiger Woods delivered a speech commemorating the military at the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial.
In April 2009, Tiger Woods visited the White House to promote the AT&T National golf tournament he hosts.
In September 2009, Tiger Woods won the BMW Championship, his last PGA Tour win before his 2012 victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
In November 2009, the National Enquirer published a story claiming Tiger Woods had an extramarital affair, which was followed by a car accident near his Florida mansion. Woods collided with a fire hydrant, a tree, and hedges, receiving minor injuries and a ticket for careless driving.
In December 2009, Tiger Woods took a self-imposed hiatus from professional golf to address marital issues.
In December 2009, following Woods's admission of multiple infidelities, TAG Heuer dropped Woods from advertising and a study estimated shareholder losses between $5 billion and $12 billion.
In 2009, Forbes confirmed that Woods was indeed the world's first professional athlete to earn over a billion dollars in his career, after accounting for the $10 million bonus Woods received for the FedEx Cup title. The same year, Forbes estimated his net worth to be $600 million, making him the second richest person of color in the United States.
In 2009, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's son, Charlie Axel Woods, was born.
In 2009, Tiger Woods had a much-anticipated return to golf, including a performance at the 2009 Presidents Cup. At the end of 2009, after his marital infidelities came to light, Woods announced he would take an indefinite break from golf.
In 2009, Tiger Woods' infidelity scandal was a contributing factor to the problems encountered by his golf course design projects, alongside overly optimistic estimates of their value and declines in the global economy.
In 2009, Woods was named "Athlete of the Decade" by the Associated Press.
In 2009, the last Block Party concert event, which benefitted the TGR Foundation, was held in Anaheim.
In 2013, Tiger Woods won the WGC-Cadillac Championship, his first since 2009.
In 2018 at the PGA Championship, Woods finished second, his best result in a major since 2009.
In early fall 2009, the company decided to discontinue the Gatorade Tiger drink due to weak sales.
In February 2010, Tiger Woods delivered a televised apology for his behavior related to marital infidelities, saying "I was wrong and I was foolish."
On February 19, 2010, Tiger Woods gave a televised statement in which he apologized for his actions and discussed his 45-day therapy program, which began at the end of December. He also stated he didn't know when he would be returning to golf.
In early April 2010, Tiger Woods returned to professional golf after a hiatus.
In May 2010, Hank Haney resigned as Tiger Woods' coach under questionable circumstances.
On August 23, 2010, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren divorced after six years of marriage.
In October 2010, Tiger Woods's second long streak as the top-ranked golfer concluded after 281 consecutive weeks.
As of December 2010, the TGR Foundation employed approximately 55 people.
Golf Digest predicted that Woods would pass a billion dollars in earnings by 2010.
In 2010, Jim Liu broke Tiger Woods's record as the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion.
In 2010, Tiger Woods returned to competition at the Masters, finishing tied for fourth. Following poor showings and an injury, Hank Haney resigned as his coach, and Woods hired Sean Foley as the replacement. He also failed to win an event in 2010.
In June 2011, Tiger Woods dismissed Steve Williams, his caddie, after Williams caddied for Adam Scott in the U.S. Open. Bryon Bell was brought on as an interim replacement.
In August 2011, TAG Heuer officially ended their sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods when his contract expired, following a suspension of advertising in December 2009.
In October 2011, the TGR Foundation hosted the first Tiger Woods Invitational at Pebble Beach.
In November 2011, Tiger Woods's world ranking fell to number 58.
In 2011, Tiger Woods's performance suffered, impacting his ranking. He missed summer stops on the PGA Tour due to leg injuries. He fired his caddie Steve Williams and eventually hired Joe LaCava. His ranking fell to a low of #58, but he later broke his winless streak at the Chevron World Challenge.
In October 2012, Woods signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Fuse Science, Inc, a sports nutrition firm.
In 2012, Tiger Woods revised his putting technique after being knocked out of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. He then tied for second at The Honda Classic and won the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods also notched his 73rd PGA Tour win at the Memorial Tournament and surpassed Jack Nicklaus with a win at the AT&T National.
In 2012, Tiger Woods's niece, Cheyenne Woods, turned professional and made her debut in the LPGA Championship.
In March 2013, Tiger Woods regained the number-one ranking in golf.
On March 18, 2013, Tiger Woods announced that he and Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn were dating.
In May 2013, Tiger Woods won The Players Championship, his second career win at the event and his fourth win of the 2013 season.
In 2013, Tiger Woods had a poor showing at the U.S. Open due to an elbow injury. He returned at the Open Championship, finishing tied for 6th. He won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational but did not win a major for the fifth full season.
In 2013, Tiger Woods returned to dominating play, winning the Farmers Insurance Open, the WGC-Cadillac Championship, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He moved back to the top of the world rankings.
In 2013, Tiger Woods stated that he moved out of California due to the state's high tax rate.
In 2013, Woods's victory at the Players Championship also marked a win in his 300th PGA Tour start.
On March 12, 2014, a Florida jury found in favor of Gotta Have It on its breach of contract and other related claims, rejected ETW's counterclaims, and awarded Gotta Have It $668,346 in damages.
In March 2014, Tiger Woods sustained an injury during the final round of The Honda Classic and was unable to finish the tournament due to back pain.
In May 2014, Tiger Woods lost the number-one ranking again.
On August 25, 2014, Tiger Woods and his swing coach Sean Foley parted ways.
Between 2014 and 2017, Tiger Woods underwent four back surgeries, impacting his career.
In 2017, Tiger Woods underwent his fourth back surgery since 2014 to alleviate back and leg pain.
On February 5, 2015, Tiger Woods withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open due to another back injury.
In May 2015, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn ended their relationship.
After August 2015, Tiger Woods competed in only one tournament before January 2018.
In August 2015, Tiger Woods played well at the Wyndham Championship, finishing the tournament at 13-under and tied for 10th place.
Before 2015, the results were not in chronological order.
In 2015, Woods ranked ninth in Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
In late March 2016, Tiger Woods announced that he would miss the Masters while recovering from back surgery.
On April 5, 2016, Tiger Woods attended the Masters Champions Dinner.
In August 2016, Woods announced that he would be seeking a new golf equipment partner following Nike's exit from the equipment industry.
In October 2016, Tiger Woods told Charlie Rose on PBS that he still wanted to break Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major titles.
From November 2016, Tiger Woods was rumored to be in a relationship with stylist Kristin Smith.
In December 2016, Tiger Woods played golf with President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
On January 25, 2017, it was announced that Woods would be signing a new club deal with TaylorMade.
In March 2017, Tiger Woods published a memoir, "The 1997 Masters: My Story", co-authored by Lorne Rubenstein, focusing on his first Masters win.
On July 3, 2017, Tiger Woods tweeted that he had completed an out-of-state intensive program to tackle an unspecified issue.
On August 9, 2017, at his arraignment, Tiger Woods, through his attorney, submitted a not guilty plea for his DUI charge and agreed to participate in a first-time offender program.
In August 2017, Tiger Woods' rumored relationship with stylist Kristin Smith ended.
On October 27, 2017, Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He received a year of probation, a $250 fine, 50 hours of community service, and regular drug tests, with restrictions on alcohol consumption.
In November 2017, Tiger Woods played golf for a second time with President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
As of 2017, Woods was considered to be the highest-paid golfer in the world.
In 2017, Tiger Woods's back problems continued to hinder him. He missed the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open, pulled out of a European Tour event, and announced he would not play in the 2017 Masters Tournament. He underwent his fourth back surgery and returned to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge.
In January 2018, Tiger Woods dropped off the list of the world's top 1,000 golfers.
In September 2018, Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship, marking his first tournament win in five years.
On September 23, 2018, Tiger Woods won the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club for the second time.
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, his first major championship win in eleven years and his 15th major overall.
In May 2019, Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump.
In August 2019, Tiger Woods underwent knee surgery to repair minor cartilage damage.
In October 2019, Tiger Woods announced he would be writing a memoir book titled "Back".
In 2019 the 800-acre site of The Cliffs at High Carolina golf course was sold for $19.3 million after construction was suspended.
In 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament, achieving his first major win in 11 years.
In December 2020, Woods underwent microdiscectomy surgery on his back for the fifth time. The surgery aimed to remove a pressurized disc fragment causing pain during the PNC Championship.
In 2020, the results were not in chronological order.
On February 23, 2021, Tiger Woods was hospitalized in serious condition after a single-car collision, undergoing emergency surgery for compound fractures in his right leg and a shattered ankle.
On September 28, 2021, Tiger Woods' first digital Non-fungible token (NFT) collection, the "Iconic Fist Pumps Collection," launched on the DraftKings Marketplace in collaboration with Autograph.io. This collection offered 10,000 digital pictures of Tiger Woods' iconic moments, some accompanied by his official digital signature, granting fans unique access to exclusive content and events.
In 2021, Woods was involved in a motor vehicle crash.
In August 2022, Woods, along with Rory McIlroy, Mike McCarley, and the PGA Tour, announced the formation of TGL, a six-team virtual golfing league.
In 2022, Woods returned to play in his first professional tournament since his 2021 motor vehicle crash at the Masters Tournament. He finished in 47th place.
In 2022, Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars, making him one of the richest celebrities.
In late 2022, Tiger Woods' relationship with restaurant manager Erica Herman ended.
In early 2023, Erica Herman filed suit against Tiger Woods, alleging a violation of the Speak Out Act in relation to a non-disclosure agreement and claiming she was owed $30 million.
On January 8, 2024, Woods announced that he would be parting ways with Nike after 27 years, ending one of the most lucrative endorsements any athlete has had.
On February 12, 2024, Tiger Woods, in partnership with TaylorMade, announced his golf apparel line, "Sun Day Red," which features his signature red shirt.
As of 2024 season
In 2024, 550 acres of The Cliffs at High Carolina site was listed for sale for about $19.3 million, showing development plans are still on file.
On February 4, 2025, Kultida Woods, Tiger Woods's mother, passed away.
On March 23, 2025, Tiger Woods confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump.
As of June 2025, Tiger Woods's net worth is estimated at US$ 1.3 billion, according to Forbes.
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