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 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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2019: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters
In 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, marking his first major win in 11 years.
2022: Billion Dollar Net Worth
In 2022, Tiger Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars.
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