History of Tiger Woods in Timeline
1948: Longest Winning Streak Since Hogan
In 2000, Woods won six consecutive events on the PGA Tour, which was the longest winning streak since Ben Hogan did it in 1948.
1968: Earl Meets Kultida
In 1968, Earl Woods met Kultida Punsawad in Thailand while on tour of duty.
1974: Last Eight Wins Season
In 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship, a feat not achieved since Johnny Miller did it in 1974.
December 30, 1975: Tiger Woods Born
On December 30, 1975, Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods was born. He would become a famous golfer.
1978: Television Appearance with Bob Hope
In 1978, Tiger Woods, as a child, putted against comedian Bob Hope in a television appearance on The Mike Douglas Show.
1986: Nicklaus's Masters Victory
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, his first major championship win in eleven years and his 15th major overall. At age 43, he became the second oldest golfer ever to win the Masters, after Jack Nicklaus who was 46 when he triumphed in 1986.
1988: Junior World Championships Win
In 1988, Tiger Woods continued his winning streak at the Junior World Championships.
1989: First Major Junior Tournament
In 1989, at the age of 13, Tiger Woods played in his first major national junior tournament, the Big I, and was paired with John Daly.
1991: Junior World Championships Win
In 1991, Tiger Woods secured another win at the Junior World Championships, marking four consecutive wins.
1991: Southern California Amateur Player of the Year
In 1991, Woods was named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and Golf Digest Junior Amateur Player of the Year.
1992: Defends U.S. Junior Amateur Title
In 1992, 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.
1993: Woods worked with Butch Harmon
From mid-1993, while still an amateur, Tiger Woods started working almost exclusively with leading swing coach Butch Harmon.
1994: Woods Misses the Masters for the First Time Since 1994
After undergoing back surgery, Tiger Woods announced on April 1, 2014, that he would miss the Masters for the first time since 1994.
1994: U.S. Amateur win
In 1994, Tiger Woods became the youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur.
1994: Graduates High School
In 1994, Tiger Woods graduated from Western High School and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed".
1994: Enrolls at Stanford University
In the fall of 1994, Tiger Woods enrolled at Stanford University under a golf scholarship, choosing Stanford as it was the reigning NCAA champion.
1995: Defends U.S. Amateur Title
In 1995, Tiger Woods successfully defended his U.S. Amateur title at the Newport Country Club in Rhode Island and was voted Pac-10 Player of the Year.
1995: Walker Cup
In 1995, Tiger Woods was a member of the American team at the Walker Cup, which lost.
August 1996: Turns Professional
In August 1996, at age 20, Tiger Woods turned professional and signed lucrative advertising deals with Nike, Inc. and Titleist.
1996: TGR Foundation Established
In 1996, Tiger Woods and his father, Earl, established the TGR Foundation (originally the Tiger Woods Foundation) with the goal of promoting golf among inner-city children.
1996: Woods Turns Professional
In 1996, Tiger Woods turned professional at the age of 20 after a successful amateur career.
1996: Wins Third Consecutive U.S. Amateur
In 1996, at age 20, Tiger Woods became the first golfer to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles and won the NCAA individual golf championship.
1996: Endorsement Deals Signed
Shortly after his 21st birthday in 1996, Tiger Woods signed endorsement deals with numerous companies, including General Motors, Titleist, General Mills, American Express, Accenture, and Nike, becoming the world's most marketable athlete.
April 13, 1997: Wins the Masters
On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, the Masters, and became the tournament's youngest winner at age 21.
April 1997: Wins 1997 Masters
In April 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, the 1997 Masters, by 12 strokes in a record-breaking performance.
1997: Swing Redevelopment with Harmon
From mid-1997, Butch Harmon and Tiger Woods worked on a major redevelopment of Woods's full swing to achieve greater consistency, better distance control, and improved kinesiology.
1997: Civil Case Initiated Against Gotta Have It Golf, Inc.
In 1997, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer initiated a civil case against Bruce Matthews (owner of Gotta Have It Golf, Inc.) to stop unauthorized sales of their images and signatures.
March 1999: Woods Dismissed Fluff Cowan
In March 1999, Tiger Woods dismissed Fluff Cowan as his caddie, ending their partnership.
August 1999: Ranked Top Golfer
In August 1999, Woods became the top-ranked golfer in the world.
1999: Successful Season
In 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship.
1999: Laser Eye Surgery
In 1999, Tiger Woods underwent successful laser eye surgery to correct his severe myopia.
1999: Ryder Cup win
In 1999, Tiger Woods was part of the American winning team for the Ryder Cup.
1999: Swing Changes Pay Off
In 1999, the swing changes made by Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon started to yield positive results.
2000: Contract Extension with Nike
In 2000, Tiger 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.
2000: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
In 2000, Tiger Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, becoming the inaugural recipient of the award. He also received the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.
2000: Beliefs on Buddhism
In 2000, in an article, Tiger Woods stated that he believes in most aspects of Buddhism, and later attributed his deviations and infidelity to losing track of Buddhism teachings about restraint.
2000: Career Grand Slam
Tiger Woods became one of five players to have won all four major championships in his career, known as the Career Grand Slam.
2001: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2001, Tiger Woods was again named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
2001: Introduction to Elin Nordegren
In 2001, Tiger Woods was introduced to Elin Nordegren by Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik during The Open Championship. Parnevik had employed her as an au pair.
2001: Consecutively Won All Four Major Championships
In the 2000-2001 seasons, Tiger Woods became the only player to have consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals.
2001: "Tiger Slam"
When Tiger Woods won the 2001 Masters, he became the only player to win four consecutive major professional golf titles, although not in the same calendar year, an achievement that came to be known as the "Tiger Slam".
2002: Dominates the Tour
Following a stellar 2001 and 2002, Tiger Woods continued to dominate the tour.
2002: ESPN Claims Woods' Ethnicity
In 2002, ESPN claimed that Tiger Woods is "one-quarter Thai, one-quarter Chinese, one-quarter African American, one-eighth Caucasian and one-eighth Native American."
2002: Involvement in Buick Rendezvous SUV Launch
In 2002, Tiger Woods was involved in every aspect of the launch of Buick's Rendezvous SUV. Over 130,000 vehicles were sold in 2002 and 2003.
November 2003: Woods Became Engaged to Nordegren
In November 2003, Tiger Woods became engaged to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish former model.
2003: Haney Becomes Woods's Coach
In 2003, Hank Haney became Tiger Woods's coach.
2003: Phil Mickelson's Remark on Inferior Equipment
In 2003, Phil Mickelson made a joke about Tiger Woods using "inferior equipment", which didn't sit well with Nike, Titleist, or Woods.
2003: Slump Begins
In 2003, Tiger Woods' career hit a slump, as he did not win a major.
February 2004: Endorsement Contract Renewal with Buick
In February 2004, Buick renewed Tiger Woods's endorsement contract for another five years, reportedly worth $40 million.
March 2004: Woods Hired Hank Haney
In March 2004, Tiger Woods began working with coach Hank Haney, who focused on flattening his swing plane. While Woods continued to win tournaments, his driving accuracy decreased significantly under Haney's coaching.
2004: Equipment Upgrade
During 2004, Tiger Woods upgraded his driver technology to a larger clubhead and graphite shaft.
2004: Last Major Win Until 2009
In 2009, Tiger Woods failed to win a major, the first year since 2004 that he did not do so.
April 2005: Release of TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch
In April 2005, Tiger Woods collaborated with TAG Heuer to develop the world's first professional golf watch, a lightweight, titanium-construction watch designed for golfers.
June 2005: Regains Top Ranking
In June 2005, Woods regained the number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking.
November 2006: Tiger Woods Design Announced
In November 2006, Tiger Woods announced the creation of Tiger Woods Design, a company focused on designing golf courses around the world.
2006: Dominant Performance and Father's Death
In 2006, Tiger Woods began the year dominantly, winning his first two PGA tournaments, but took time off after the death of his father in May.
2006: TAG Heuer Watch Wins iF Product Design Award
In 2006, the TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch won the prestigious iF product design award in the Leisure/Lifestyle category.
2006: Tiger Woods Learning Center Opened
In 2006, the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC), a $50-million, 35,000-square-foot facility, opened in Anaheim, California, providing college-access programs for underserved youth.
February 2007: "Gillette Champions" Ambassador
In February 2007, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and Thierry Henry became ambassadors for the "Gillette Champions" marketing campaign.
August 2007: Announcement of The Cliffs at High Carolina
In August 2007, Tiger Woods announced The Cliffs at High Carolina, a private course in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, to be designed by Tiger Woods Design.
August 20, 2007: Induction into the California Hall of Fame Announced
On August 20, 2007, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver announced that Tiger Woods would be inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
October 2007: Gatorade Tiger Sports Drink Announcement
In October 2007, Gatorade announced that Tiger Woods would have his own brand of sports drink starting in March 2008.
December 5, 2007: Induction into the California Hall of Fame
On December 5, 2007, Tiger Woods was inducted into the California Hall of Fame at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts in Sacramento.
2007: Birth of Sam Alexis Woods
In 2007, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's first child, a daughter named Sam Alexis Woods, was born. Woods stated he chose the name because his own father had always called him Sam.
2007: Second Laser Eye Surgery
In 2007, Tiger Woods underwent laser eye surgery a second time as his vision began to deteriorate again.
March 2008: Launch of Gatorade Tiger
In March 2008, Gatorade launched "Gatorade Tiger", Tiger Wood's own brand of sports drink.
April 2008: Knee Surgery and U.S. Open Victory
In April 2008, Tiger Woods underwent knee surgery and missed two months of the tour. Despite struggling on the first day of the 2008 U.S. Open, he went on to win in a dramatic sudden death victory. Two days later, he announced he would miss the rest of the season for more knee surgery.
November 2008: Groundbreaking for The Cliffs at High Carolina
In November 2008, Tiger Woods Design broke ground on The Cliffs at High Carolina project; however, construction was later suspended due to cash flow problems.
2008: Youngest U.S. Amateur Record Broken
In 2008, Danny Lee broke Tiger Woods' record as the youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur.
January 2009: Speech at Obama Inaugural Celebration
In January 2009, Tiger Woods delivered a speech commemorating the military at the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial.
April 2009: White House Visit
In April 2009, Tiger Woods visited the White House to promote the AT&T National golf tournament he hosts.
September 2009: Last PGA Tour Win Until 2012
The Arnold Palmer Invitational win in 2012 was Tiger Woods's first win on the PGA Tour since the BMW Championship in September 2009.
November 2009: Woods's Car Accident and Subsequent Actions
In November 2009, Tiger Woods faced a series of events: the National Enquirer published a story alleging an extramarital affair, followed by Woods crashing his Cadillac Escalade SUV near his home. He received a ticket for careless driving and later announced he would not appear at his charity golf tournament due to injuries.
December 2009: Hiatus from Golf
In December 2009, Woods took a self-imposed hiatus from professional golf to resolve marital issues.
December 2009: Companies Re-Evaluated Relationships
In December 2009, following Woods' admission of multiple infidelities, companies like TAG Heuer dropped Woods from advertising, and a study estimated the shareholder loss to be between $5 billion and $12 billion. Nike and Electronic Arts continued their support.
2009: Woods's Best Major Result
At the 2018 PGA Championship, Woods finished second, two shots behind the winner Brooks Koepka. It was his best result in a major since 2009, when he finished second at the 2009 PGA Championship.
2009: World's First Billionaire Athlete
In 2009, Forbes confirmed that Tiger Woods was the world's first professional athlete to earn over a billion dollars in his career and estimated his net worth to be $600 million.
2009: Birth of Charlie Axel Woods
In 2009, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's son, Charlie Axel Woods, was born.
2009: Comeback, Infidelity Scandal, and Break from Golf
In 2009, Tiger Woods had a comeback to golf, performing well including at the 2009 Presidents Cup, but failed to win a major. After marital infidelities came to light, Woods announced in December 2009 that he would be taking an indefinite break from competitive golf.
2009: Associated Press Athlete of the Decade
In 2009, Tiger Woods was named "Athlete of the Decade" by the Associated Press.
2009: Al Ruwaya Golf Course Expected Completion
In 2009, the Al Ruwaya Golf Course was initially expected to finish construction.
2009: Last Block Party Concert
In 2009, the Block Party concert event, which benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation, was last held in Anaheim.
2009: Factors Attributed to Project Problems
In 2009, various Tiger Woods Design projects encountered problems attributed to factors such as overly optimistic estimates of their value, declines throughout the global economy, and the decreased appeal and marketability of Woods following his infidelity scandal.
2009: Woods's 17th WGC Title
In 2013, Tiger Woods's win at the WGC-Cadillac Championship gave him his 17th WGC title and first since 2009.
2009: Gatorade Tiger Discontinued
In early fall of 2009, Gatorade discontinued the "Gatorade Tiger" sports drink due to weak sales.
February 2010: Televised Apology and Endorsement Losses
In February 2010, Tiger Woods delivered a televised apology for his behavior, admitting he "was wrong and I was foolish." During this time, several companies ended their endorsement deals with Woods.
February 19, 2010: Woods Gave Televised Statement
On February 19, 2010, Tiger Woods gave a televised statement in which he apologized for his actions and spoke about undergoing a 45-day therapy program that began at the end of December. He admitted to feeling entitled and taking temptations around him for granted.
April 2010: Returns to Golf
In early April 2010, Tiger Woods returned to professional golf after a hiatus.
May 2010: Haney Resigned
In May 2010, Hank Haney resigned as Tiger Woods' coach under questionable circumstances, ending their coaching relationship.
August 23, 2010: Woods and Nordegren Divorced
On August 23, 2010, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren divorced after six years of marriage.
October 2010: Loses Top Ranking Again
In October 2010, Woods lost the number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking again.
December 2010: TWF Employed 55 People
As of December 2010, the Tiger Woods Foundation (TWF) employed approximately 55 people.
2010: U.S. Junior Amateur Record Broken
In 2010, Jim Liu broke Tiger Woods' record of being the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion.
2010: Return to Competition and Coaching Changes
In 2010, Tiger Woods returned to competition at the Masters, finishing tied for fourth place. He then had poor showings and withdrew from the Players Championship due to injury. Hank Haney, his coach since 2003, resigned, and Woods hired Sean Foley as his replacement. Woods failed to win a single event in 2010.
June 2011: Woods Dismissed Steve Williams
In June 2011, Tiger Woods dismissed Steve Williams as his caddie after Williams caddied for Adam Scott in the U.S. Open, replacing him on an interim basis with friend Bryon Bell.
August 2011: End of TAG Heuer Deal
In August 2011, TAG Heuer officially ended their deal with Tiger Woods when his contract expired, following their initial suspension of advertising featuring him in December 2009.
October 2011: First Tiger Woods Invitational
In October 2011, the Tiger Woods Foundation hosted the first Tiger Woods Invitational at Pebble Beach.
November 2011: World Ranking Drops
In November 2011, Woods's world ranking fell to number 58.
2011: Ranking Decline, Injury, and Caddie Change
In 2011, Tiger Woods's performance continued to suffer, impacting his ranking. He tied for fourth at the Masters but missed several summer stops due to leg injuries. He fired his caddie Steve Williams and eventually hired Joe LaCava. His ranking fell to #58 before rising to No. 50 after a third-place finish. He ended his winless streak at the Chevron World Challenge in December 2011.
October 2012: Endorsement Deal with Fuse Science, Inc.
In October 2012, it was announced that Tiger Woods signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Fuse Science, Inc, a sports nutrition firm.
2012: Putting Revision and PGA Tour Win
In 2012, Tiger Woods started the season with inconsistent performances, revised his putting technique after a poor showing at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, and tied for second at The Honda Classic. After an injury, he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his first win on the PGA Tour since the BMW Championship in September 2009. Woods later tied Jack Nicklaus for PGA tour victories.
2012: Niece Turns Professional
In 2012, Tiger Woods's niece, Cheyenne Woods, turned professional and made her pro debut in the LPGA Championship.
March 2013: Ascends to Number One Again
In March 2013, Woods ascended again to the number-one ranking.
March 18, 2013: Woods and Vonn Announced Relationship
On March 18, 2013, Tiger Woods announced that he and Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn were dating.
May 2013: The Players Championship Win
In May 2013, Tiger Woods won The Players Championship, his second career win at the event, marking his fourth win of the 2013 season. This was the quickest he reached four wins in any season of his professional career.
2013: Moves out of California
In 1996, Woods moved out of California, stating in 2013 that it was due to the state's high tax rate.
2013: Elbow Injury, Poor U.S. Open Showing, and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Victory
In 2013, Tiger Woods had a poor showing at the U.S. Open due to an elbow injury. He later returned at the Open Championship and finished tied for 6th. He then won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, his 5th win of the season. However, he did not win a major in 2013, being in contention in only two of the four majors.
2013: Return to Dominating Play and World Number One
In 2013, Tiger Woods returned to dominating play, winning the Farmers Insurance Open, the WGC-Cadillac Championship, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his 17th WGC title since 2009. Winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational moved him back to the top of the world rankings. Nike launched an ad with the tagline "winning takes care of everything".
March 12, 2014: Jury Finds in Favor of Gotta Have It
On March 12, 2014, a Florida jury found in favor of Gotta Have It on its breach of contract and other related claims, awarding them $668,346 in damages.
March 2014: Injury at The Honda Classic
In March 2014, Tiger Woods sustained an injury during the final round of The Honda Classic and withdrew after the 13th hole due to back pain.
May 2014: Falls from Number One
In May 2014, Woods fell from the number-one ranking.
August 25, 2014: Parting Ways with Sean Foley
On August 25, 2014, Tiger Woods and his swing coach Sean Foley parted ways. Woods stated that there was no timetable to find a replacement.
2014: Masters Absence Due to Back Problems
In March 2016, Tiger Woods announced that he would miss the Masters while recovering from back surgery; he had also missed the 2014 Masters due to a back problem.
2014: Woods's Fourth Back Surgery
On April 20, 2017, Woods announced that he had undergone his fourth back surgery since 2014 to alleviate back and leg pain. Recovery time required up to six months, meaning that Woods would spend the rest of the year without playing any professional golf.
February 5, 2015: Withdrawal from Farmers Insurance Open
On February 5, 2015, Tiger Woods withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open due to another back injury.
May 2015: Woods and Vonn Split Up
In May 2015, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn ended their relationship.
August 2015: Limited Tournament Appearances
From August 2015 to January 2018, Woods competed in only one tournament.
August 2015: Wyndham Championship Performance
In late August 2015, Tiger Woods played well at the Wyndham Championship, finishing the tournament at 13-under, only four strokes behind the winner, and tied for 10th place.
September 16, 2015: Back Surgery
On September 16, 2015, Tiger Woods underwent back surgery.
2015: Ranked Ninth in Forbes List
In 2015, Tiger Woods ranked ninth in Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
March 2016: Missing the Masters
In late March 2016, Tiger Woods announced that he would miss the Masters while recovering from back surgery; he had also missed the 2014 Masters due to a back problem.
April 5, 2016: Masters Champions Dinner Attendance
On April 5, 2016, Tiger Woods attended the Masters Champions Dinner.
August 2016: Seeking a New Golf Equipment Partner
In August 2016, Tiger Woods announced that he would be seeking a new golf equipment partner after Nike's exit from the equipment industry.
October 2016: Ambition to Break Nicklaus's Record
In October 2016, Tiger Woods told Charlie Rose on PBS that he still wanted to break Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major titles.
November 2016: Relationship with Kristin Smith (Rumored)
From November 2016, Tiger Woods was rumored to be in a relationship with stylist Kristin Smith.
December 2016: Golf with President Trump
In December 2016, Tiger Woods played golf with President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
December 2016: Back Surgery
In December 2016, Tiger Woods underwent back surgery and spent the next 15 months off the Tour.
January 25, 2017: Signs Club Deal with TaylorMade
On January 25, 2017, it was announced that Tiger Woods would be signing a new club deal with TaylorMade.
March 2017: Publication of "The 1997 Masters: My Story"
In March 2017, Tiger Woods published a memoir, "The 1997 Masters: My Story" co-authored by Lorne Rubenstein, focusing on his first Masters win.
May 29, 2017: Woods Arrested for DUI
On May 29, 2017, Tiger Woods was arrested near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida, for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was found asleep in his car, which was stationary in a traffic lane with its engine running. Woods later stated he had taken prescription drugs and didn't realize the interaction.
July 3, 2017: Woods Completed Intensive Program
On July 3, 2017, Tiger Woods tweeted that he had completed an out-of-state intensive program to tackle an unspecified issue.
August 9, 2017: Woods Pleaded Not Guilty
On August 9, 2017, at his arraignment, Tiger Woods' attorney submitted a not guilty plea for him, and Woods agreed to participate in a first-time DUI offender program and attend another arraignment on October 25.
August 2017: Relationship with Kristin Smith Ended (Rumored)
By August 2017, the rumored relationship between Tiger Woods and stylist Kristin Smith had ended.
October 27, 2017: Woods Pleaded Guilty to Reckless Driving
On October 27, 2017, Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He received a year of probation, a $250 fine, and was ordered to undergo 50 hours of community service along with regular drug tests. He was prohibited from drinking alcohol during probation and faced 90 days in jail with an additional $500 fine for violations.
November 2017: Golf with President Trump
In November 2017, Tiger Woods played golf with President Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach again.
2017: Highest-Paid Golfer
As of 2017, Tiger Woods was considered to be the highest-paid golfer in the world.
2017: Multiple Back Surgeries
Between 2014 and 2017, Tiger Woods underwent four back surgeries due to injuries.
2017: Continued Back Problems and Fourth Back Surgery
In 2017, Tiger Woods continued to struggle with back problems, missing events and ultimately undergoing his fourth back surgery since 2014. Recovery time meant he would spend the rest of the year without playing professional golf. He returned to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge.
January 2018: Drops out of Top 1000
By January 2018, Woods dropped off the list of the world's top 1,000 golfers.
September 2018: Wins Tour Championship
In September 2018, Tiger Woods won his first tournament in five years at the Tour Championship.
September 23, 2018: Tour Championship Victory
On September 23, 2018, Tiger Woods won the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club for the second time and that tournament for the third time, marking his 80th win on the PGA Tour.
April 14, 2019: Masters Victory
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, his first major championship win in eleven years and his 15th major overall. At age 43, he became the second oldest golfer ever to win the Masters, after Jack Nicklaus.
May 2019: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
In May 2019, Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump following his 2019 Masters Tournament win.
August 2019: Knee Surgery
In August 2019, Tiger Woods announced that he underwent knee surgery to repair minor cartilage damage and that he had an arthroscopic procedure during the Tour Championship. He confirmed that he was walking and intended on playing in Japan in October.
October 2019: Announcement of Memoir "Back"
In October 2019, Tiger Woods announced he would be writing a memoir book titled "Back".
2019: Wins 2019 Masters
In 2019, Tiger Woods won his first major in 11 years at the 2019 Masters.
2019: Sale of The Cliffs at High Carolina Site
In 2019, the 800-acre site of The Cliffs at High Carolina was sold for $19.3 million after the project suffered cash flow problems and suspended construction.
December 2020: Woods Undergoes Fifth Microdiscectomy Surgery
In December 2020, Tiger Woods underwent microdiscectomy surgery on his back for the fifth time to remove a pressurized disc fragment causing him pain.
February 23, 2021: Car Accident and Hospitalization
On February 23, 2021, Tiger Woods was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after a single-car collision and underwent emergency surgery to repair compound fractures sustained in his right leg in addition to a shattered ankle.
September 28, 2021: Launch of "Iconic Fist Pumps Collection" NFT
On September 28, 2021, Tiger Woods' "Iconic Fist Pumps Collection", his first digital Non-fungible token (NFT) collection, launched on the DraftKings Marketplace in collaboration with Autograph.io. The collection featured 10,000 digital pictures ranging from $12 to $1,500, with 300 NFTs accompanied by his official digital signature, granting fans unique access to exclusive content and merchandise.
November 2021: Career Status Update
In November 2021, Tiger Woods indicated that his full-time career as a professional golfer was over, but he would continue to play "a few events per year".
August 2022: Formation of TGL Announced
In August 2022, Tiger Woods, along with Rory McIlroy, Mike McCarley, and the PGA Tour, announced the formation of TGL, a six-team virtual golfing league.
2022: Net Worth Over One Billion Dollars
In 2022, Tiger Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars, making him one of the richest celebrities.
2022: Relationship with Erica Herman Ended
In late 2022, the relationship between Tiger Woods and restaurant manager Erica Herman ended.
2023: Herman Filed Suit Against Woods
In early 2023, Erica Herman filed suit against Tiger Woods in relation to a non-disclosure agreement, alleging it violated the Speak Out Act and claiming she was owed $30 million due to breached oral agreements.
January 8, 2024: Woods Parts Ways with Nike
On January 8, 2024, Tiger Woods announced that he would be parting ways with Nike after 27 years, ending one of the most lucrative endorsements any athlete has had.
February 12, 2024: Launch of Sun Day Red Apparel Line
On February 12, 2024, Tiger Woods partnered with TaylorMade to launch his golf apparel line, "Sun Day Red", featuring his signature red shirt.
2024: Listing of Land from The Cliffs at High Carolina
In 2024, 550 acres of the original 800-acre site of The Cliffs at High Carolina was listed for about $19.3 million, indicating that development plans were still on file.
February 4, 2025: Death of Kultida Woods
Kultida Woods, Tiger Woods' mother, died on February 4, 2025. Woods credited his mother for his success.
March 23, 2025: Woods and Trump Confirmed Relationship
On March 23, 2025, Tiger Woods confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump.
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