Tiger Woods's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Tiger Woods is a highly accomplished and famous American professional golfer. Tied for the most PGA Tour wins and second in major championships, he holds numerous records and is considered one of the greatest golfers ever. His achievements led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1986: Second-Oldest Golfer to Win the Masters

On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods became the second-oldest golfer ever to win the Masters at age 43, after Jack Nicklaus, who was 46 when he triumphed in 1986.

1991: Tiger Woods Named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year

In 1991, Tiger Woods was named Southern California Amateur Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and Golf Digest Junior Amateur Player of the Year.

1992: Tiger Woods Defends 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. He also competed in his first PGA Tour event, the Nissan Los Angeles Open, and was named Golf Digest Amateur Player of the Year, Golf World Player of the Year, and Golfweek National Amateur of the Year.

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 successfully defended his U.S. Amateur title and received several accolades.

1996: Tiger Woods Wins NCAA Individual Golf Championship

In 1996, Tiger Woods won the NCAA individual golf championship and became the first golfer to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles.

April 13, 1997: Tiger Woods Wins The Masters

On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, The Masters, in record-breaking fashion and became the tournament's youngest winner at age 21.

April 1997: Tiger Woods Wins 1997 Masters

In April 1997, Tiger Woods secured victory at the Masters Tournament, marking his first major win with a record-breaking 12-stroke lead.

June 1997: Tiger Woods Reaches Number One in World Golf Ranking

In June 1997, Tiger Woods achieved the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking, solidifying his status as a top golfer.

August 1999: Tiger Woods Top-Ranked Golfer

In August 1999, Woods became the top-ranked golfer in the world, starting a dominant period that would last for 264 consecutive weeks.

1999: Swing changes paid off

In 1999, The changes to Tiger Woods swing, made with Butch Harmon, began to pay off.

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 severe myopia.

2000: Tiger Woods Wins Six Consecutive PGA Tour Events

In 2000, Tiger Woods won six consecutive events on the PGA Tour, including the U.S. Open, where he broke or tied nine tournament records and earned $800,000.

2000: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award and BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year

In 2000, Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, becoming the inaugural recipient of the award, and he also received the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.

2000: Woods won golf tournaments

In 2000, Woods won golf tournaments in his 100th tour starts.

2000: Career Grand Slam

Woods is the only player to have consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons.

2001: Tiger Woods Achieves "Tiger Slam"

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".

2001: Woods Named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year

In 2001, Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second time.

2001: Career Grand Slam

Woods is the only player to have consecutively won all four major championships open to professionals, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons.

2002: Tiger Woods Dominates Tour

In 2002, Tiger Woods continued to dominate the PGA tour.

June 2005: Tiger Woods Reclaims Top Ranking

In June 2005, Tiger Woods regained the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2005: Tiger Woods Rebounds and Reclaims Top Spot

In 2005, Tiger Woods rebounded by winning six PGA Tour events and reclaiming the top spot in July.

2006: Tiger Woods Wins Six Consecutive Tour Events

Following a period of time off due to the death of his father, Tiger Woods ended 2006 by winning six consecutive tour events and breaking tour records for total wins and total majors wins over eleven seasons.

2006: Tiger Woods Wins First Two PGA Tournaments

In 2006, Tiger Woods began the year dominantly, winning his first two PGA tournaments but failing to capture the Masters championship in April.

2006: Woods won golf tournaments

In 2006, Woods won golf tournaments in his 200th tour starts.

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.

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 Woods would be inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

December 5, 2007: Woods Inducted into California Hall of Fame

On December 5, 2007, Woods was inducted into the California Hall of Fame at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts in Sacramento.

April 2008: Knee Surgery and U.S. Open Victory

In April 2008, Tiger Woods underwent knee surgery, causing him to miss two months of the tour. He then returned for the 2008 U.S. Open, where he won in a dramatic sudden-death victory. Following the victory, he announced he would miss the rest of the season due to more knee surgery.

2009: Woods Named Athlete of the Decade

In 2009, Woods was named "Athlete of the Decade" by the Associated Press.

2012: Putting Technique Revision and PGA Tour Wins

In 2012, Tiger Woods revised his putting technique after being knocked out of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. He then tied for second at The Honda Classic and won the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods also notched his 73rd PGA Tour win at the Memorial Tournament and surpassed Jack Nicklaus with a win at the AT&T National.

March 2013: Tiger Woods Ascends to Number One Ranking

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

May 2013: The Players Championship Win

In May 2013, Tiger Woods won The Players Championship, his second career win at the event and his fourth win of the 2013 season.

2013: Return to Dominating Play and Top Ranking

In 2013, Tiger Woods returned to dominating play, winning the Farmers Insurance Open, the WGC-Cadillac Championship, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He moved back to the top of the world rankings.

2013: Woods won Players Championship

In 2013, Woods's victory at the Players Championship also marked a win in his 300th PGA Tour start.

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 Victory

On September 23, 2018, Tiger Woods won the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club for the second time.

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.

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 won Zozo Championship

In October 2019, Woods played in the Zozo Championship, the first-ever PGA Tour event in Japan. Woods won the championship by three strokes, achieving his 82nd Tour victory, tying him with Sam Snead for the most victories all-time on the PGA Tour.