Tiger Woods's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tiger Woods. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Tiger Woods is a highly accomplished American professional golfer, considered one of the greatest of all time. He is tied for the most PGA Tour wins and ranks second in major championships. A World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Woods holds numerous records and is a globally recognized athlete.

1984: Tiger Woods Wins Junior World Golf Championships

In 1984, at the age of eight, Tiger Woods won the 9–10 boys' event at the Junior World Golf Championships.

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.

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.

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 and was named Golf Digest Amateur Player of the Year.

1994: Tiger Woods Wins U.S. Amateur

In 1994, at the TPC at Sawgrass in Florida, Tiger Woods became the youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur.

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.

1996: Start of Earnings Tracking

According to Golf Digest, Tiger Woods's earnings were tracked starting in 1996.

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.

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.

June 1997: Tiger Woods Reaches World Number One

In June 1997, Tiger Woods reached the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking, less than a year after turning professional.

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.

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: Tiger Woods Wins Six Consecutive PGA Tour Events

In 2000, Tiger Woods won six consecutive events on the PGA Tour, and won the U.S. Open by a record 15-stroke margin.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

2005: Tiger Woods Rebounds and Reclaims Top Spot

In 2005, Tiger Woods rebounded, winning six PGA Tour events and reclaiming the top spot in July after swapping it back and forth with Singh.

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: TAG Heuer Watch Wins iF Product Design Award

In 2006, the TAG Heuer Professional Golf Watch, developed in collaboration with Tiger Woods, won the prestigious iF product design award in the Leisure/Lifestyle category.

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.

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: Earnings Milestone

According to Golf Digest, from 1996 to 2007, Tiger Woods earned $769,440,709.

2007: Continued excellence

In 2007, Tiger Woods continued to excel, maintaining a high level of performance throughout the year.

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.

September 2009: BMW Championship

In 2012, it was mentioned that Tiger Woods had his first win on the PGA Tour since the BMW Championship in September 2009.

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: 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.

2010: Predicted Billion Dollar Earnings

In 2010, Golf Digest predicted that Tiger Woods would pass a billion dollars in earnings.

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.

March 2013: Tiger Woods Ascends to Number One Ranking Again

In March 2013, Tiger Woods regained the number one ranking in the world.

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: 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: Win at the Players Championship

In 2013, Tiger Woods's victory at the Players Championship marked a win in his 300th PGA Tour start. He also won golf tournaments in his 100th and 200th tour starts.

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.

2015: Forbes Ranking

In 2015, Tiger Woods ranked ninth in Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.

2017: Highest-Paid Golfer

As of 2017, Tiger Woods was considered to be the highest-paid golfer in the world.

January 2018: Tiger Woods Returns to Competition

In January 2018, Tiger Woods returned to regular competition after a long absence due to injuries.

March 11, 2018: Top-Five Finish at Valspar Championship

On March 11, 2018, Tiger Woods finished one-shot back and tied for second at the Valspar Championship in Florida, his first top-five finish on the PGA Tour since 2013.

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.

October 2019: Woods wins Zozo Championship

In October 2019, Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship, the first-ever PGA Tour event played in Japan, by three strokes over Hideki Matsuyama. This victory marked Woods's 82nd on the Tour, tying him with Sam Snead for the most all-time PGA Tour victories.

2019: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters

In 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, marking his first major win in 11 years.

2022: Tiger Woods Returns to PGA Tour

In 2022, Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour at the Masters tournament, marking his first appearance since his car crash.

2022: Billion Dollar Net Worth

In 2022, Tiger Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars.