History of Tiger Woods in Timeline
1948: Ben Hogan Winning Streak
In 1948, Ben Hogan achieved a winning streak, a feat later matched by Tiger Woods in 2000.
1968: Earl Woods Meets Kultida Punsawad
In 1968, Earl Woods met Kultida Punsawad in Thailand while on tour of duty, where she is originally from.
1974: Johnny Miller Achieves Eight Wins
In 1974, Johnny Miller achieved eight wins, the last time it occurred before Tiger Woods replicated the feat in 1999.
December 30, 1975: Tiger Woods Born
On December 30, 1975, Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods was born. He would later become one of the most famous and successful golfers in history.
1978: Tiger Woods Appears on The Mike Douglas Show
In 1978, Tiger Woods appeared on The Mike Douglas Show, putting against comedian Bob Hope.
1986: Jack Nicklaus wins Masters
In 1986, Jack Nicklaus, at age 46, won the Masters Tournament. Tiger Woods became the second oldest golfer ever to win the Masters in 2019 after Nicklaus.
1988: Tiger Woods Wins Junior World Championships
In 1988, Tiger Woods secured one of four consecutive wins at the Junior World Championships.
1989: Tiger Woods Plays in the Big I Tournament
In 1989, at age 13, Tiger Woods participated in the Big I, his first major national junior tournament, and played alongside pro John Daly.
1991: Tiger Woods Wins Junior World Championships
In 1991, Tiger Woods secured one of four consecutive wins at the Junior World Championships.
1991: Tiger Woods Named Player of the Year
In 1991, Tiger Woods was named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year and Golf Digest Junior Amateur Player of the Year.
1993: Woods Begins Working with Butch Harmon
In mid-1993, while still an amateur, Tiger Woods began working almost exclusively with leading swing coach Butch Harmon.
1994: Tiger Woods Graduates High School
In 1994, Tiger Woods graduated from Western High School and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed."
1994: First time Tiger Woods was absent from the Masters
In March 2014, after undergoing back surgery, Tiger Woods announced that he would miss the Masters for the first time since 1994.
1994: Tiger Woods Enrolls at Stanford
In the fall of 1994, Tiger Woods enrolled at Stanford University on a golf scholarship.
1995: Tiger Woods Defends U.S. Amateur Title
In 1995, Tiger Woods defended his U.S. Amateur title and received several awards including Pac-10 Player of the Year.
1995: Tiger Woods Plays in Walker Cup
In 1995, Tiger Woods participated in the Walker Cup as a member of the American team.
August 1996: Tiger Woods Turns Professional
In August 1996, at age 20, Tiger Woods turned professional and signed lucrative advertising deals with Nike, Inc. and Titleist.
1996: Establishment of the Tiger Woods Foundation
In 1996, Tiger Woods and his father Earl established the Tiger Woods Foundation, initially named the Tiger Woods Foundation, to promote golf among inner-city children.
1996: Tiger Woods Wins Three Consecutive U.S. Amateur Titles
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. He also left college and turned professional.
1996: Tiger Woods Turns Professional
In 1996, at the age of 20, Tiger Woods officially turned professional, marking the beginning of his professional golfing career.
1996: Endorsement Deals
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.
April 13, 1997: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters
On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, the Masters, becoming the tournament's youngest winner at age 21.
April 1997: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters
In April 1997, Tiger Woods won the Masters by a record-breaking 12 strokes, marking his first major championship victory.
1997: Harmon and Woods Fashion Major Swing Redevelopment
From mid-1997, Butch Harmon and Tiger Woods worked together on a major redevelopment of Woods' full swing, aiming for greater consistency, distance control, and better kinesiology.
1997: Civil Case Initiated
In 1997, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer initiated a civil case against Bruce Matthews and others to stop the unauthorized sale of their images and signatures in the memorabilia market.
1997: Record-Breaking Masters Win
Since Tiger Wood's record-breaking win at the 1997 Masters, his presence in tournaments has drawn a huge fan following, increasing prize money in golf, generating new audiences, and drawing the largest TV ratings in golf history.
1998: Tiger Woods had a lackluster season
Tiger Woods had a lackluster season in 1998.
March 1999: Woods Dismissed Caddie Fluff Cowan
In March 1999, Tiger Woods dismissed his caddie Fluff Cowan, who had served since the start of his professional career, and replaced him with Steve Williams.
August 1999: Tiger Woods Ranked World Number One
In August 1999, Tiger Woods became the top-ranked golfer in the world, starting a streak that would last 264 consecutive weeks.
1999: Tiger Woods Finishes Season with Eight Wins
In 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship, a feat not achieved since 1974.
1999: Tiger Woods Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery
In 1999, Tiger Woods underwent successful laser eye surgery to correct his severe myopia.
1999: Tiger Woods Plays on Ryder Cup Winning Team
In 1999, Tiger Woods was part of the American team that won the Ryder Cup.
1999: Swing Changes Begin to Pay Off
In 1999, the swing changes made by Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon began to produce positive results.
2000: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award
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: Won tournament on 100th tour starts
In 2000, Tiger Woods won golf tournaments in his 100th tour start.
2000: Consecutively won four major championships
In 2000-2001 seasons, Tiger Woods consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons.
2000: Woods Discusses His Buddhist Faith
In a 2000 article, Tiger Woods stated that he "believes in Buddhism ... not every aspect, but most of it."
2001: Consecutively won four major championships
In 2000-2001 seasons, Tiger Woods consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons.
2001: Woods and Nordegren Introduction
In 2001, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were introduced during The Open Championship by Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik.
2001: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2001, Tiger Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second consecutive year.
2001: Tiger Woods Wins 2001 Masters
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".
2002: Tiger Woods Dominates the Tour
Following a stellar 2001, Tiger Woods continued to dominate the tour in 2002.
2002: ESPN Claims Woods' Ancestry
In 2002, ESPN claimed that Tiger Woods is one-quarter Thai, one-quarter Chinese, one-quarter Caucasian, one-eighth African American, and one-eighth Native American.
2002: Involvement in Buick Rendezvous Launch
In 2002, Tiger Woods was involved in every aspect of the launch of Buick's Rendezvous SUV, with over 130,000 vehicles sold in 2002 and 2003. Buick cited his endorsement as a key factor.
November 2003: Woods Engaged to Elin Nordegren
In November 2003, Tiger Woods became engaged to Elin Nordegren.
2003: Phil Mickelson Jokes About Woods' "Inferior Equipment"
In 2003, Phil Mickelson made a joke about Tiger Woods using "inferior equipment," which upset Nike, Titleist, and Woods, as he was still using True Temper Dynamic Gold steel-shafted clubs and smaller steel clubheads.
2003: Buick Rendezvous Sales
In 2003, more than 130,000 Buick Rendezvous vehicles were sold, exceeding the company's forecasts and attributed to Tiger Woods's endorsement.
2003: Impact on other Golfers Score
In 2003-2004, during a slump, the University of California economist Jennifer Brown, found that other golfers scored worse when competing against Tiger Woods than when he was not in the tournament. The scores of highly skilled golfers are nearly one stroke higher when playing against Woods.
2003: Hank Haney Became Tiger Woods' Coach
In 2010, it was mentioned that Hank Haney had been Tiger Woods' coach since 2003.
2003: Tiger Woods Slump
Tiger Woods's career hit a slump in 2003 and 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, in a deal reportedly worth $40 million.
March 2004: Woods Hired Hank Haney as Coach
In March 2004, Tiger Woods began being coached by Hank Haney, who focused on flattening his swing plane.
September 2004: End of First Reign as World Number One
In September 2004, Tiger Woods's 264-week streak as the top-ranked golfer in the world ended.
2004: Woods Upgrades Driver Technology
In 2004, Tiger Woods upgraded his driver technology to a larger clubhead and graphite shaft, regaining his position as one of the tour's longest players off the tee.
2004: Winning a Major
In 2009, it was mentioned that the year was the first time since 2004 that Tiger Woods did not win a major.
April 2005: Release of the TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch
In April 2005, Tiger Woods collaborated with TAG Heuer to develop and release the world's first professional golf watch, designed to withstand high levels of shock and facilitate wearing the watch while playing the game.
June 2005: Tiger Woods Reclaims World Number One Ranking
In June 2005, Tiger Woods once again became the top-ranked golfer in the world, beginning another dominant stretch.
May 3, 2006: Death of Earl Woods
Earl Woods, Tiger Woods' father, passed away on May 3, 2006.
November 2006: Woods Announces Golf Course Design Company
In November 2006, Tiger Woods announced his intention to begin designing golf courses around the world through a new company, Tiger Woods Design.
2006: Dominant start, Father's death, and six consecutive tour wins
In 2006, Tiger Woods began the year dominantly, winning his first two PGA tournaments. Following the death of his father in May, Woods took time off and appeared rusty upon his return at the U.S. Open. However, he quickly regained form and ended the year by winning six consecutive tour events. By the close of the 2006 season, Woods had 54 total wins, including 12 majors.
2006: Won tournament on 200th tour starts
In 2006, Tiger Woods won golf tournaments in his 200th tour start.
2006: Opening of the Tiger Woods Learning Center
In 2006, the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC), a $50-million facility in Anaheim, California, opened, providing college-access programs for underserved youth.
February 2007: Ambassador for Gillette Champions Campaign
In February 2007, Tiger Woods, along with Roger Federer and Thierry Henry, became an ambassador for the "Gillette Champions" marketing campaign.
August 2007: Woods announced 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.
August 20, 2007: Woods to be Inducted into California Hall of Fame
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: Announcement of Gatorade Tiger Brand
In October 2007, Gatorade announced that Tiger Woods would have his own brand of sports drink, "Gatorade Tiger", starting in March 2008.
December 5, 2007: Induction into 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.
2007: Continued excellence
In 2007, Tiger Woods continued to excel, maintaining a high level of performance throughout the year.
2007: Tiger Woods Undergoes Second Laser Eye Surgery
In 2007, Tiger Woods underwent a second laser eye surgery due to deteriorating vision.
March 2008: Launch of Gatorade Tiger
In March 2008, Gatorade launched "Gatorade Tiger", Tiger Woods's first U.S. deal with a beverage company and his first licensing agreement.
April 2008: Knee surgery, U.S. Open Victory, and season-ending surgery
In April 2008, Tiger Woods underwent knee surgery and missed two months of the tour. He returned for the 2008 U.S. Open, where he claimed a dramatic sudden death victory over Rocco Mediate, followed by additional knee surgery two days later that would cause Woods to miss the remainder of the season due to severe damage.
November 2008: Groundbreaking for The Cliffs at High Carolina
In November 2008, there was a groundbreaking for The Cliffs at High Carolina project.
2008: Record Broken by Danny Lee
In 2008, Danny Lee broke Tiger Woods's 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: Visit to the White House
In April 2009, Tiger Woods visited the White House while promoting the AT&T National golf tournament.
November 2009: Woods Involved in Car Accident Following Affair Allegations
In November 2009, following the publication of a story claiming he had an extramarital affair, Tiger Woods crashed his Cadillac Escalade SUV near his Florida home, resulting in minor injuries and a ticket for careless driving.
December 2009: Tiger Woods Takes Hiatus from Golf
In December 2009, Tiger Woods took a self-imposed hiatus from professional golf to address marital issues.
December 2009: Companies Re-evaluate Relationships with Woods
In December 2009, following Tiger Woods's admission of multiple infidelities, TAG Heuer dropped Woods from advertising. A study estimated shareholder loss caused by Woods' affairs to be between $5 billion and $12 billion.
2009: 2009 PGA Championship
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 (second at the 2009 PGA Championship).
2009: Billion Dollar Earnings
In 2009, Forbes confirmed that Tiger Woods was the world's first professional athlete to earn over a billion dollars in his career. The same year, Forbes 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, Presidents Cup performance, marital infidelities revealed.
In 2009, Tiger Woods made a highly anticipated return to golf and performed well, including a spectacular performance at the 2009 Presidents Cup. However, he failed to win a major that year. At the end of 2009, his marital infidelities came to light, receiving massive media coverage.
2009: Athlete of the Decade
In 2009, Tiger Woods was named "Athlete of the Decade" by the Associated Press and was confirmed by Forbes as the world's first professional athlete to earn over a billion dollars in his career.
2009: Last Block Party Concert Event
In 2009, the Block Party concert event, which benefited the Tiger Woods Foundation, was last held in Anaheim.
2009: 17th WGC title
In 2013, it was mentioned that it was his first since 2009 for the WGC-Cadillac Championship.
2009: Discontinuation of Gatorade Tiger
In early fall 2009, Gatorade decided to discontinue the "Gatorade Tiger" drink due to weak sales.
2009: Factors Attributed to Project Problems
Problems encountered by Tiger Woods' design projects have been attributed to overly optimistic estimates, declines throughout the global economy, and the decreased appeal and marketability of Woods following his 2009 infidelity scandal.
February 2010: Televised apology and endorsement deals ended
In February 2010, Tiger Woods delivered a televised apology for his behavior, admitting he was wrong and foolish. During this period, several companies ended their endorsement deals with Woods.
February 19, 2010: Woods Gives Televised Statement
On February 19, 2010, Tiger Woods gave a televised statement in which he apologized for his actions and announced he went through a 45-day therapy program.
April 2010: Tiger Woods Returns to Golf
In early April 2010, Tiger Woods returned to professional golf after taking a hiatus to resolve personal issues.
May 2010: Hank Haney Resigned as Woods' Coach
In May 2010, Hank Haney resigned as Tiger Woods' coach under questionable circumstances and was replaced by Sean Foley.
August 23, 2010: Woods and Nordegren Divorce
After six years of marriage, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren divorced on August 23, 2010.
October 2010: End of Second Reign as World Number One
In October 2010, Tiger Woods's second dominant stretch as the top-ranked golfer in the world came to an end.
December 2010: TWF Employment Numbers
As of December 2010, the Tiger Woods Foundation (TWF) employed approximately 55 people.
2010: Record Broken by Jim Liu
In 2010, Jim Liu broke Tiger Woods' record as the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion.
2010: Return to competition, Coaching change, and Winless Season
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 resigned as his coach, and Sean Foley was hired as his replacement. Woods failed to win a single event in 2010, despite finishing the season ranked No. 2 in the world.
June 2011: Woods Dismisses Caddie Steve Williams
In June 2011, Tiger Woods dismissed his caddie Steve Williams, who had caddied for Adam Scott in the U.S. Open, and replaced him on an interim basis with his friend Bryon Bell.
August 2011: TAG Heuer Officially Ended Deal With Woods
In August 2011, TAG Heuer officially ended their deal with Tiger Woods when his contract expired.
October 2011: First Tiger Woods Invitational Hosted
In October 2011, the Tiger Woods Foundation hosted the first Tiger Woods Invitational at Pebble Beach.
November 2011: Tiger Woods's World Ranking Drops
In November 2011, Tiger Woods's world ranking fell to number 58.
2011: Ranking decline, Leg injuries, Caddie change, and winless streak broken
In 2011, Tiger Woods's performance continued to suffer, impacting his ranking. Despite a strong showing at the Masters, leg injuries caused him to miss several summer stops. He fired his caddie Steve Williams and eventually hired Joe LaCava. His ranking fell to #58 before rising to No. 50. Woods broke his winless streak with a victory 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 Technique Revision, Arnold Palmer Invitational Win, and PGA Tour wins tie and surpass Jack Nicklaus
In 2012, Tiger Woods started the season with struggles in final rounds, revised his putting technique after a missed putt at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, and tied for second at The Honda Classic. After a leg injury, Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his first win on the PGA Tour since September 2009. In June 2012, he notched his 73rd PGA Tour win at the Memorial Tournament, tying Jack Nicklaus, and then surpassed Nicklaus with a win at the AT&T National.
2012: Cheyenne Woods Turns Professional
In 2012, Tiger Woods's niece, Cheyenne Woods, turned professional and made her debut in the LPGA Championship.
March 2013: Tiger Woods Ascends to Number One Ranking Again
In March 2013, Tiger Woods regained the number one ranking in the world.
March 18, 2013: Woods Announces Relationship with Lindsey Vonn
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, achieving this milestone quicker than in any other season of his professional career.
2013: Elbow Injury, Poor U.S. Open Showing, and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Win
In 2013, Tiger Woods had a poor showing at the U.S. Open due to an elbow injury. He returned at the Open Championship after a break. He then won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, recording his 5th win of the season. He did not win a major in 2013, being in contention in only two of the four majors.
2013: Return to Dominating Play and Nike ad launch
In 2013, Tiger Woods returned to dominating play, winning the Farmers Insurance Open and the WGC-Cadillac Championship for the seventh time each. He also won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for a record-tying eighth time, moving him back to the top of the world rankings. Nike launched an ad with the tagline "winning takes care of everything" to commemorate his achievement.
2013: Tiger Woods Moves Out of California
In 2013, Tiger Woods stated that he moved out of California in 1996 due to the state's high tax rate.
March 12, 2014: Jury Rules Against Woods
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.
March 2014: Injury at The Honda Classic
In March 2014, Tiger Woods sustained an injury during the final round of The Honda Classic and was unable to finish the tournament, withdrawing after the 13th hole due to back pain. He later skipped the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
April 1, 2014: Missing the Masters for the first time since 1994
On April 1, 2014, after undergoing back surgery, Tiger Woods announced that he would miss the Masters for the first time since 1994.
May 2014: Tiger Woods Falls From Number One Ranking
In May 2014, Tiger Woods lost the number one ranking again.
August 25, 2014: Parting ways with Swing Coach Sean Foley
On August 25, 2014, Tiger Woods and his swing coach Sean Foley parted ways. Woods had won eight times but no majors in the four years under Foley. There was no timetable to find a replacement swing coach.
2014: Fourth Back Surgery
In 2017, it was noted that Tiger Woods underwent his fourth back surgery since 2014.
2014: Missing Masters
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.
February 5, 2015: Withdrawal from Farmers Insurance Open due to back injury
On February 5, 2015, Tiger Woods withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open due to another back injury, unrelated to his previous surgery. He took a break from golf until his back healed.
May 2015: Woods and Vonn Split Up
In May 2015, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn ended their relationship.
August 2015: Tiger Woods takes time off due to Injuries
In August 2015, Tiger Woods competed in his last tournament for an extended period, due to injuries.
August 2015: Strong Performance at Wyndham Championship
In late August 2015, Tiger Woods played well at the Wyndham Championship, finishing the tournament at 13-under, four strokes behind the winner, and tied for 10th place. Woods said it was "just my hip" but offered no specifics.
September 16, 2015: Back Surgery
On September 16, 2015, Tiger Woods underwent back surgery.
2015: Results out of order before 2015
Before 2015, Tiger Woods's results are not in chronological order.
2015: Forbes Ranking
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: Attending Masters Champions Dinner
On April 5, 2016, Tiger Woods attended the Masters Champions Dinner.
August 2016: Seeking New Golf Equipment Partner
In August 2016, Tiger Woods announced that he would be seeking a new golf equipment partner after the news of Nike's exit from the equipment industry.
October 2016: Desire 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: Rumored Relationship with Kristin Smith
From November 2016 to August 2017, 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: Another Back Surgery
In December 2016, Tiger Woods underwent back surgery and spent the next 15 months off the Tour. He made his return to competitive golf in the Hero World Challenge.
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. He added the 2016 M2 driver along with the 2017 M1 fairway woods, with irons to be custom made at a later date. He also added his Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS.
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.
July 3, 2017: Woods Tweets About Completing Intensive Program
On July 3, 2017, Tiger Woods tweeted that he completed an out-of-state intensive program to tackle an unspecified issue.
August 9, 2017: Woods Pleads Not Guilty
At his arraignment on August 9, 2017, Tiger Woods had his attorney submit a not guilty plea for him and agreed to participate in a first-time DUI offender program and attend another arraignment.
August 2017: Rumored Relationship with Kristin Smith ends
From November 2016 to August 2017, Tiger Woods was rumored to be in a relationship with stylist Kristin Smith.
October 27, 2017: Woods Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
At a hearing on October 27, 2017, Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received a year of probation, a $250 fine, 50 hours of community service, and regular drug tests.
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.
2017: Highest-Paid Golfer
As of 2017, Tiger Woods was considered to be the highest-paid golfer in the world.
2017: Tiger Woods Undergoes Back Surgeries
Between 2014 and 2017, Tiger Woods underwent a total of four back surgeries, impacting his career.
2017: Back problems continue, fourth back surgery, and return to competitive golf
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. Woods underwent his fourth back surgery since 2014 and returned to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. His world ranking jumped from 1,199th to 668th.
January 2018: Tiger Woods Returns to Competition
In January 2018, Tiger Woods returned to regular competition after a long absence due to injuries.
September 2018: Tiger Woods Wins Tour Championship
In September 2018, Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship, marking his first tournament win in five years.
September 23, 2018: Tour Championship Win
On September 23, 2018, Tiger Woods returned to the winner's circle for the 80th time in his PGA Tour career, winning the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.
April 14, 2019: Woods Wins the Masters
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament, marking his first major championship win in eleven years and his 15th major overall. He finished 13 under par, winning by one stroke. At 43, he became the second oldest golfer to win the Masters.
May 2019: Tiger Woods Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
In May 2019, Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump.
August 2019: Woods Undergoes Knee Surgery
In August 2019, Tiger Woods announced via social media that he underwent knee surgery to repair minor cartilage damage. He had an arthroscopic procedure during the Tour Championship. Woods confirmed he was walking and planned to travel to Japan in October.
October 2019: Announcement of Memoir "Back"
In October 2019, Tiger Woods announced that he would be writing a memoir titled "Back".
2019: Sale of The Cliffs at High Carolina Site
In 2019 the 800-acre site for The Cliffs at High Carolina was sold for $19.3 million.
2019: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters
In 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, marking his first major win in 11 years.
December 2020: Woods Undergoes Back Surgery
In December 2020, Tiger Woods underwent microdiscectomy surgery on his back for the fifth time to alleviate pain caused by a pressurized disc fragment.
2020: Results out of order
In 2020, Tiger Woods's results are not in chronological order.
February 23, 2021: Tiger Woods Involved in Car Accident
On February 23, 2021, Tiger Woods was hospitalized after a single-car collision and underwent emergency surgery for serious leg injuries.
September 28, 2021: Launch of Tiger Woods' NFT Collection
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.
2021: Woods Involved in Motor Vehicle Crash
In 2021, Tiger Woods was involved in a motor vehicle crash, leading to his absence from professional tournaments until the 2022 Masters Tournament.
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: End of Relationship with Erica Herman
Between late 2017 and late 2022, Tiger Woods was in a relationship with restaurant manager Erica Herman.
2022: Woods Returns to Play at Masters Tournament
In 2022, Tiger Woods returned to professional play at the Masters Tournament following his 2021 motor vehicle crash. He made the cut and finished 47th, 23 shots behind the winner.
2022: Billion Dollar Net Worth
In 2022, Tiger Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars.
2023: Herman Files Suit Against Woods
In early 2023, Erica Herman filed suit against Tiger Woods in relation to a non-disclosure agreement, alleging that it violates the Speak Out Act and claiming she was owed $30 million.
January 8, 2024: Parting 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: Announcement of "Sun Day Red" Apparel Line
On February 12, 2024, Tiger Woods partnered with TaylorMade to launch his golf apparel line, dubbed "Sun Day Red," featuring his signature red shirt.
2024: 2024 Season update
As of 2024, here are the latest details for Tiger Woods's season.
2024: 550 Acres of the Cliffs at High Carolina Site Listed
In 2024 550 acres of the Cliffs at High Carolina site was listed for about the same price of $19.3 million.
February 4, 2025: Death of Kultida Woods
Kultida Woods, Tiger Woods' mother, died on February 4, 2025.
March 23, 2025: Woods Confirms Relationship With Vanessa Trump
On March 23, 2025, Tiger Woods confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump.
June 2025: Tiger Woods' Net Worth
As of June 2025, Tiger Woods' net worth is estimated at US$ 1.3 billion, according to Forbes.
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