History of Tiger Woods in Timeline
Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer, widely considered one of the greatest of all time. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf records. His accomplishments have made him one of the most famous athletes in modern history, earning him induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
1948: Ben Hogan's Winning Streak
In 1948, Ben Hogan previously achieved a long winning streak.
1968: Earl Woods Meets Kultida
In 1968, Earl Woods met Kultida Punsawad in Thailand while on tour of duty.
1974: Johnny Miller Wins Eight Times
In 1974, Johnny Miller was the last player to win eight times.
December 30, 1975: Tiger Woods Born
On December 30, 1975, Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods was born. He is an American professional golfer considered to be one of the greatest of all time.
1978: Tiger Woods Television Appearance
In 1978, Tiger Woods putted against comedian Bob Hope in a television appearance on The Mike Douglas Show.
1986: Jack Nicklaus's Masters Victory
In 2019, Woods became the second oldest golfer to win the Masters, after Jack Nicklaus who won it in 1986.
1988: Tiger Woods Wins Junior World Championships
In 1988, Tiger Woods won the Junior World Championships, beginning a streak of four consecutive wins.
1989: Tiger Woods Plays in Big I 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: Tiger Woods Named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year
In 1991, Tiger Woods was named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year.
1991: Tiger Woods Wins Junior World Championships
In 1991, Tiger Woods won his fourth consecutive Junior World Championships.
1992: Tiger Woods Wins U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
In 1992, Tiger Woods defended his title at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, becoming the tournament's first two-time winner.
1993: Woods worked with Butch Harmon
From mid-1993 (while he was still an amateur) until 2004, Tiger Woods worked almost exclusively with leading swing coach Butch Harmon.
1994: Missing the Masters
Due to back surgery, Woods missed the Masters for the first time since 1994.
1994: Tiger Woods Wins U.S. Amateur
In 1994, Tiger Woods became the youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur.
1994: Tiger Woods Graduates High School
In 1994, Tiger Woods graduated from Western High School.
1994: Tiger Woods Enrolls at Stanford University
In the fall of 1994, Tiger Woods enrolled at Stanford University under a golf scholarship.
1995: Tiger Woods Defends U.S. Amateur Title
In 1995, Tiger Woods successfully defended his U.S. Amateur title.
1995: Tiger Woods Participates in Walker Cup
In 1995, Tiger Woods was a member of the American team at the Walker Cup.
August 1996: Tiger Woods Turns Professional
In August 1996, Tiger Woods turned professional and signed lucrative advertising deals.
1996: Appears on Forbes list
In 1996, Tiger Woods appeared on Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
1996: Tiger Woods Turns Professional
In 1996, Tiger Woods turned professional at the age of 20, embarking on his professional golf career.
1996: Tiger Woods Wins NCAA Individual Golf Championship
In 1996, Tiger Woods won the NCAA individual golf championship.
1996: Signed 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.
1996: Establishment of TGR Foundation
The TGR Foundation was established in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl as the Tiger Woods Foundation with the primary goal of promoting golf among inner-city children.
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.
April 1997: Tiger Woods Wins 1997 Masters
In April 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, the Masters, by 12 strokes in a record-breaking performance.
1997: Redevelopment of Woods's full swing
From mid-1997, Butch Harmon and Woods fashioned a major redevelopment of Woods's full swing, achieving greater consistency, better distance control, and better kinesiology.
1997: Civil case against Bruce Matthews initiated
In 1997, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer initiated a civil case against Bruce Matthews (the owner of Gotta Have It Golf, Inc.) to stop unauthorized sales of images and alleged signatures in the memorabilia market.
1997: Biggest name in Golf
Since his record-breaking win at the 1997 Masters, Tiger Woods has been the biggest name in golf, drawing a huge fan following and increasing prize money.
1998: Tiger Woods's Lackluster Year
1998 was a lackluster year for Tiger Woods.
March 1999: Dismissal of Fluff Cowan
Fluff Cowan served as Tiger Woods's caddie from the start of his professional career until Woods dismissed him in March 1999.
August 1999: Tiger Woods Ranks Top Ranked Golfer
In August 1999, Tiger Woods became the top-ranked golfer in the world, starting a long period of dominance.
1999: Tiger Woods Wins PGA Championship
In 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship.
1999: Tiger Woods Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery
In 1999, Tiger Woods underwent successful laser eye surgery to correct his myopia.
1999: Tiger Woods Wins Ryder Cup
In 1999, Tiger Woods was part of the American winning team for the Ryder Cup.
1999: Swing changes pay off
The changes that Butch Harmon and Woods made in 1997 began to pay off in 1999.
2000: Signed Contract 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
In 2000, Tiger Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, becoming the inaugural recipient of the award.
2000: Belief in Buddhism
In a 2000 article, Tiger Woods stated that he "believes in Buddhism ... not every aspect, but most of it."
2000: 100th Tour Start Win
Tiger Woods won a golf tournament in his 100th tour start in 2000.
2000: Consecutively won all four major championships
Tiger Woods won four major championships open to professionals in the 2000-2001 seasons.
2001: Introduction to Elin Nordegren
In 2001, Tiger Woods was introduced to Elin Nordegren during The Open Championship.
2001: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2001, Tiger Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
2001: Tiger Woods Wins Masters and Achieves "Tiger Slam"
In 2001, when Tiger Woods won the Masters, he became the only player to win four consecutive major professional golf titles, an achievement known as the "Tiger Slam".
2001: Consecutively won all four major championships
Tiger Woods won four major championships open to professionals in the 2000-2001 seasons.
2002: Tiger Woods's Ethnic Background Described
In 2002, ESPN described Tiger Woods's ethnic background as being one-quarter Thai, one-quarter Chinese, one-quarter African American, one-eighth Caucasian, and one-eighth Native American.
2002: Tiger Woods Dominates Tour
In 2002, Tiger Woods continued to dominate the tour.
2002: Involvement in Buick's Rendezvous SUV launch
In 2002, Tiger Woods was involved in every aspect of the launch of Buick's Rendezvous SUV.
November 2003: Engagement to Elin Nordegren
In November 2003, Tiger Woods became engaged to Elin Nordegren.
2003: Well-publicized slump in play
During Tiger Woods' well-publicized slump in 2003, other golfers scored normally when competing against Woods.
2003: Hank Haney Becomes Woods' Coach
In 2003, Hank Haney became Woods' coach, starting a partnership that lasted until 2010.
2003: Phil Mickelson Joke
In 2003, Phil Mickelson made a joke about Tiger Woods using "inferior equipment".
2003: Tiger Woods Does Not Win a Major
In 2003, Tiger Woods did not win a major.
2003: Buick Rendezvous SUV sales
More than 130,000 Buick Rendezvous vehicles were sold in 2003.
February 2004: Renewal of Endorsement Contract 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: Began being coached by Hank Haney
From March 2004 to 2010, Tiger Woods was coached by Hank Haney, who worked on flattening his swing plane.
September 2004: Tiger Woods Falls From Top Ranking
In September 2004, Tiger Woods's 264-week streak as the top-ranked golfer in the world came to an end.
2004: Upgraded Driver Technology
During 2004, Tiger Woods upgraded his driver technology to a larger clubhead and graphite shaft.
April 2005: Launch of professional golf watch
In April 2005, Tiger Woods collaborated closely with TAG Heuer to develop the world's first professional golf watch.
November 2006: Tiger Woods Design Announced
In November 2006, Tiger Woods announced the creation of Tiger Woods Design, a golf course design company.
2006: Signs contract with Electronic Arts
In 2006, Tiger Woods signed a six-year contract with Electronic Arts, the Tiger Woods PGA tour series' publisher.
2006: Tiger Woods Wins Multiple Tournaments
In 2006, Tiger Woods started dominantly, winning his first two PGA tournaments, and ended the year by winning six consecutive tour events.
2006: TAG Heuer Golf Watch Wins 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 Opens
In 2006, the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC) opened in Anaheim, California, offering college-access programs for underserved youth.
2006: 200th Tour Start Win
Tiger Woods won a golf tournament in his 200th tour start in 2006.
February 2007: Becomes Ambassador for Gillette Champions
In February 2007, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and Thierry Henry became ambassadors for the "Gillette Champions" marketing campaign.
August 2007: The Cliffs at High Carolina Announced
In August 2007, Tiger Woods announced The Cliffs at High Carolina, a private course in 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: Gatorade Announces "Gatorade Tiger"
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 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 Daughter Sam Alexis Woods
In 2007, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's first child, a daughter named Sam Alexis Woods, was born.
2007: Tiger Woods Undergoes Second Laser Eye Surgery
In 2007, Tiger Woods underwent laser eye surgery for a second time due to deteriorating vision.
March 2008: Launch of Gatorade Tiger
In March 2008, Tiger Woods's branded sports drink, "Gatorade Tiger" was launched. It was his first U.S. deal with a beverage company and his first licensing agreement.
April 2008: Knee Surgery and U.S. Open Victory
In April 2008, Woods underwent knee surgery and missed two months on the tour. He returned for the 2008 U.S. Open, where he won in a sudden death playoff against Rocco Mediate, followed by an 18-hole playoff. Two days later, he announced he would miss the remainder of the season due to more knee surgery.
October 2008: Punta Brava Course Announced
In October 2008, a third course in Punta Brava, Mexico, was announced, but faced delays.
November 2008: Groundbreaking for The Cliffs at High Carolina
In November 2008, groundbreaking occurred for The Cliffs at High Carolina, but the project faced cash flow problems.
2008: Danny Lee Breaks Tiger Woods's Record
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.
April 2009: Visit to the White House
In April 2009, Tiger Woods visited the White House while promoting the AT&T National golf tournament.
September 2009: BMW Championship Win
Tiger Woods wins the BMW Championship in September 2009.
November 2009: Extramarital Affair Allegations and Car Accident
In November 2009, Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident and faced allegations of an extramarital affair.
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: Sponsorship Deals Re-Evaluated
In December 2009, following Woods's admission of infidelities, companies re-evaluated their relationships with him, with some ending or suspending sponsorship deals.
2009: World's first billion-dollar athlete
In 2009, Forbes confirmed that Tiger Woods was indeed the world's first professional athlete to earn over a billion dollars in his career.
2009: Birth of Son Charlie Axel Woods
In 2009, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's son, Charlie Axel Woods, was born.
2009: Athlete of the Decade
In 2009, Tiger Woods was named "Athlete of the Decade" by the Associated Press.
2009: Comeback and Marital Infidelity
In 2009, Woods made a comeback to golf and performed well, including a notable performance at the 2009 Presidents Cup. However, he did not win a major, and at the end of 2009, his marital infidelities became public.
2009: Infidelity Scandal Impact
In 2009, Woods' infidelity scandal impacted the marketability of his design projects.
2009: Block Party Last Held
In 2009, the Block Party concert event, a fundraiser for the Tiger Woods Foundation, was last held in Anaheim.
2009: Discontinuation of Gatorade Tiger
In early fall 2009, Gatorade decided to discontinue the "Gatorade Tiger" drink due to weak sales.
2009: Al Ruwaya Golf Course Initial Completion Target
The Al Ruwaya Golf Course was initially expected to be completed in 2009.
2009: HSBC Champions becomes WGC event
The HSBC Champions became a WGC event in 2009.
2009: Last WGC Title Before 2013 Win
Woods's WGC-Cadillac Championship win in March 2013 was his first WGC title since 2009.
2009: Last best result in a major at 2009 PGA Championship
Woods's second place finish at the 2018 PGA Championship was his best result in a major since 2009.
February 2010: Golf Digest Column Suspended
In February 2010, Golf Digest magazine suspended Woods's monthly column.
February 2010: Televised Apology and Endorsement Losses
In February 2010, Woods delivered a televised apology for his behavior. During this period, several companies ended their endorsement deals with Woods.
February 19, 2010: Televised Statement and Apology
On February 19, 2010, Tiger Woods gave a televised statement apologizing for his actions and discussing his therapy program.
April 2010: Tiger Woods Returns to Golf
In early April 2010, Tiger Woods returned to professional golf after a hiatus.
May 2010: Haney resigned
Hank Haney resigned under questionable circumstances in May 2010 and was replaced by Sean Foley.
August 23, 2010: Divorce from Elin Nordegren
On August 23, 2010, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren divorced after six years of marriage.
December 2010: TWF Employee Count
As of December 2010, the Tiger Woods Foundation employed approximately 55 people.
2010: Jim Liu Breaks Tiger Woods's Record
In 2010, Jim Liu broke Tiger Woods's record as the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion.
2010: Return to Competition and Coaching Changes
In 2010, Woods returned to competition at the Masters, finishing tied for fourth. He had poor showings afterward, and his coach Hank Haney resigned. Sean Foley was hired as the new coach in August 2010. The rest of the 2010 season went poorly, with Woods failing to win an event.
June 2011: Dismissal of Steve Williams
In June 2011, Tiger Woods dismissed Steve Williams after he caddied for Adam Scott in the U.S. Open and replaced him with friend Bryon Bell on an interim basis.
August 2011: TAG Heuer Deal Ends
In August 2011, TAG Heuer officially ended their deal with Woods when his contract expired.
October 2011: First Tiger Woods Invitational
In October 2011, the Tiger Woods Foundation hosted the first Tiger Woods Invitational at Pebble Beach.
November 2011: Tiger Woods's Ranking Drops
In November 2011, Tiger Woods fell to number 58 in the world rankings.
2011: Performance Struggles, Caddie Change, and Winless Streak Break
In 2011, Woods's performance continued to suffer, affecting his ranking. He tied for fourth at the Masters but missed summer stops due to leg injuries. He fired his caddie Steve Williams in July 2011 and eventually hired Joe LaCava. He broke his winless streak at December's Chevron World Challenge.
October 2012: Signs 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: Cheyenne Woods Turns Professional
In 2012, Tiger Woods's niece, Cheyenne Woods, turned professional and made her debut in the LPGA Championship.
2012: Putting Adjustments and PGA Tour Win
In 2012, Woods revised his putting technique after struggling. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his first PGA Tour win since 2009. Woods later tied Jack Nicklaus in June 2012 for most PGA Tour victories, then surpassed him in July 2012.
March 2013: Tiger Woods Ascends to Number One Ranking
In March 2013, Tiger Woods ascended again to the number-one ranking.
March 18, 2013: Dating 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 and Illegal Drop Controversy
In May 2013, Woods won The Players Championship. Earlier, at the 2013 Masters, he faced potential disqualification for an illegal drop but was assessed a two-stroke penalty instead.
2013: Tiger Woods Moves Out of California
In 1996, Tiger Woods moved out of California, stating in 2013 that it was due to the state's high tax rate.
2013: Elbow Injury and Major Drought
In 2013, Woods had a poor showing at the U.S. Open due to an elbow injury. He recorded his worst score as a professional. He failed to win a major in 2013, marking his fifth full season without a major victory. He did however record his 5th win of the season and 8th win at the event at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
2013: Dominating Play and Return to World No. 1
In 2013, Woods had a return to dominating play, winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January, the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, leading to him regaining the top spot in the world rankings.
2013: Last Top-Five Finish Before Valspar Championship
Woods's top-five finish at the Valspar Championship on March 11, 2018, was his first since 2013.
March 12, 2014: Florida 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, rejected ETW's counterclaims, and awarded Gotta Have It $668,346 in damages.
March 2014: Injury at The Honda Classic
In March 2014, Woods sustained an injury during the final round of The Honda Classic and withdrew from the tournament due to back pain.
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, Woods and his swing coach Sean Foley parted ways after four years together.
2014: Start of Back Problems Leading to Surgery
In 2014, Woods began experiencing back problems that ultimately led to him undergoing his fourth back surgery in 2017.
2014: Missing the Masters
In 2014, Woods missed the Masters tournament due to a back problem.
February 5, 2015: Withdrawal from Farmers Insurance Open Due to Back Injury
On February 5, 2015, Woods withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open due to another back injury and took a break from golf.
May 2015: Split with Lindsey Vonn
In May 2015, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn split up.
August 2015: Tiger Woods Competes in Last Tournament
In August 2015, Tiger Woods competed in what would be his last tournament for a while.
August 2015: Wyndham Championship Performance
In late August 2015, Woods played well at the Wyndham Championship, finishing 13-under and tied for 10th place.
September 16, 2015: Back Surgery
On September 16, 2015, Woods had back surgery.
2015: Ranked ninth on Forbes list
In 2015, Tiger Woods ranked ninth in Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
2015: Results not in chronological order
The golf results are not in chronological order before 2015.
March 2016: Missing the Masters
In late March 2016, Woods announced that he would miss the Masters while recovering from back surgery, as he had in 2014.
April 5, 2016: Attended the Masters Champions Dinner
On April 5, 2016, 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, Woods expressed his desire to break Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major titles.
November 2016: Rumored Relationship with Kristin Smith
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
Woods underwent back surgery in December 2016 and spent 15 months off the Tour.
January 25, 2017: Signed club deal with TaylorMade
On January 25, 2017, Tiger Woods signed a new club deal with TaylorMade.
March 2017: Publication of "The 1997 Masters: My Story"
In March 2017, Tiger Woods published his memoir, "The 1997 Masters: My Story."
July 3, 2017: Completion of Intensive Program
On July 3, 2017, Tiger Woods tweeted that he completed an out-of-state intensive program.
August 9, 2017: Not Guilty Plea Submitted
On August 9, 2017, at his arraignment, Tiger Woods had his attorney submit a not guilty plea for his DUI charge.
August 2017: End of Rumored Relationship with Kristin Smith
In August 2017, Tiger Woods' rumored relationship with stylist Kristin Smith ended.
October 27, 2017: Guilty Plea to Reckless Driving
On October 27, 2017, Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received probation, a fine, and community service.
November 2017: Another Golf Game with President Trump
In November 2017, Tiger Woods again 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 Surgeries
Between 2014 and 2017, Tiger Woods underwent four back surgeries.
2017: Continued Back Problems and Fourth Back Surgery
In 2017, Woods continued to struggle with back problems, missing events and ultimately undergoing his fourth back surgery since 2014. He returned to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. In 2017 his world ranking went from 1,199th to 668th.
January 2018: Tiger Woods Returns to Competition
In January 2018, Tiger Woods returned to regular competition.
March 11, 2018: Top-Five Finish at Valspar Championship
On March 11, 2018, Woods finished one-shot back and tied for second at the Valspar Championship, his first top-five finish on the PGA Tour since 2013.
September 2018: Tiger Woods 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, Woods won the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, marking his 80th PGA Tour career win.
April 14, 2019: Masters Victory
On April 14, 2019, Woods won the Masters, his first major championship win in eleven years and his 15th major overall.
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: Knee Surgery
In August 2019, Woods underwent knee surgery to repair minor cartilage damage.
October 2019: Memoir Book Announced
In October 2019, Tiger Woods announced he would be writing a memoir book titled "Back."
2019: Tiger Woods Wins Masters
In 2019, Tiger Woods won his first major in 11 years at the Masters.
2019: The Cliffs at High Carolina Site Sold
In 2019, the 800-acre site of The Cliffs at High Carolina was sold for $19.3 million.
December 2020: Microdiscectomy Surgery
In December 2020, Woods had microdiscectomy surgery on his back for the fifth time.
2020: Results not in chronological order
The golf results are not in chronological order in 2020.
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 leg injuries.
September 28, 2021: NFT Collection Launched
On September 28, 2021, Tiger Woods' first digital NFT collection, "Iconic Fist Pumps Collection," launched on the DraftKings Marketplace in collaboration with Autograph.io.
November 2021: Tiger Woods Indicates End of Full-Time Career
In November 2021, Tiger Woods indicated that his full-time career as a professional golfer was over.
2021: Motor Vehicle Crash
Woods returned to play in his first professional tournament since his 2021 motor vehicle crash at the 2022 Masters Tournament.
August 2022: Formation of TGL
In August 2022, Tiger Woods, 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
Around 2022, Tiger Woods' relationship with restaurant manager Erica Herman ended.
2022: Net worth over one billion dollars
In 2022, Tiger Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars.
2022: Return to Competition at the Masters Tournament
Woods returned to play in his first professional tournament since his 2021 motor vehicle crash at the 2022 Masters Tournament, finishing in 47th place.
2023: Lawsuit Filed by Erica Herman
In early 2023, Erica Herman filed suit against Tiger Woods, alleging violation of a non-disclosure agreement.
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: Launch of "Sun Day Red" Apparel Line
On February 12, 2024, Tiger Woods and TaylorMade announced "Sun Day Red", a golf apparel line featuring Woods' signature red shirt.
2024: Part of Cliffs at High Carolina listed for Sale
In 2024, 550 acres of the High Carolina site were listed for sale for about the same price as the 800 acre sale in 2019.
February 4, 2025: Kultida Woods Died
On February 4, 2025, Kultida Woods died. Tiger Woods credited his mother for his success.
