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 decorated American professional golfer, tied for the lead in PGA Tour wins and second in major championships. Celebrated as one of golf's all-time greats and a prominent athlete, he holds numerous records and is a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee.
1974: Johnny Miller Achievement
In 1974, Johnny Miller achieved the feat of ending the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship.
1986: Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters
In 1986, Jack Nicklaus won the Masters at age 46, becoming the oldest golfer ever to win the tournament. Tiger Woods was second oldest when he won the Masters in 2019 at age 43.
1988: Junior World Championships Win
In 1988, Tiger Woods continued his success by winning another Junior World Championship, marking one of four consecutive wins in the competition.
1991: Junior World Championships Win
In 1991, Tiger Woods secured his fourth consecutive win at the Junior World Championships, solidifying his reputation as a top junior golfer.
1991: 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, showcasing his early success in amateur golf.
1992: Defends Title at 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, marking another milestone in his amateur career.
1995: Defends U.S. Amateur Title
In 1995, Tiger Woods successfully defended his U.S. Amateur title at the Newport Country Club in Rhode Island, adding another achievement to his amateur career.
1996: Woods listed on Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes
In 1996, Tiger Woods appeared on Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
1996: Wins NCAA Individual Golf Championship
In 1996, at age 20, Tiger Woods won the NCAA individual golf championship and became the first golfer to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles, solidifying his amateur legacy.
April 13, 1997: Wins the Masters
On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, the Masters, in record-breaking fashion, becoming the tournament's youngest winner at age 21.
April 1997: Wins the 1997 Masters
In April 1997, Tiger Woods won his first major, the 1997 Masters, by 12 strokes in a record-breaking performance, further cementing his status as a rising star in the world of golf.
August 1999: Becomes Top-Ranked Golfer
In August 1999, Tiger Woods became the top-ranked golfer in the world, starting a streak that would last for 264 consecutive weeks.
1999: Wins PGA Championship
In 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season with eight wins, including the PGA Championship, a feat not achieved since Johnny Miller did it in 1974.
1999: Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery
In 1999, Tiger Woods underwent successful laser eye surgery to correct his severe myopia, which had a rating of 11 diopters, and he quickly resumed winning tour events.
1999: Participates in Ryder Cup
In 1999, Tiger Woods was part of the American winning team for the Ryder Cup, contributing to the team's victory in this prestigious international golf competition.
1999: Swing Changes Pay Off
In 1999, changes to Tiger Woods's swing began to pay off.
2000: Woods wins 100th tour start
In 2000, Tiger Woods also won golf tournaments in his 100th tour starts.
2000: Woods named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
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: Woods wins the Career Grand Slam
Tiger Woods is one of six players to have won all four major championships in his career, known as the Career Grand Slam, and was the youngest to do so in 2000.
2001: Woods named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2001, Tiger Woods was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second consecutive time.
2001: Wins the 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".
2001: Woods wins all four major championships consecutively
Tiger 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: Dominates the Tour
Following a stellar 2001, Tiger Woods continued to dominate the tour in 2002, maintaining his position as the top golfer in the world.
2006: Woods wins 200th tour start
In 2006, Tiger Woods also won golf tournaments in his 200th tour starts.
2006: Dominant start to the year, wins and family tragedy
In 2006, Tiger Woods started the year dominantly by winning his first two PGA tournaments. In May 2006, following the death of his father, Woods took time off from the tour and returned at the U.S. Open but missed the cut. He quickly regained form, winning six consecutive tour events and finishing the year with 54 total wins, including 12 majors.
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: Woods inducted 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 perform exceptionally well on the tour.
April 2008: Knee Surgery and U.S. Open Victory
In April 2008, Tiger Woods underwent knee surgery and missed two months of the tour. He returned for the 2008 U.S. Open and won a dramatic sudden-death victory over Rocco Mediate, followed by an 18-hole playoff. Two days later, Woods announced that he would miss the rest of the season due to further knee surgery.
September 2009: BMW Championship
In September 2009, Tiger Woods secured his victory at the BMW Championship.
2009: Woods becomes first athlete to earn over a billion dollars
In 2009, Forbes confirmed that Tiger Woods was the world's first professional athlete to earn over a billion dollars in his career, after accounting for the $10 million bonus Woods received for the FedEx Cup title.
2009: Woods named Athlete of the Decade by Associated Press
In 2009, Tiger Woods was named "Athlete of the Decade" by the Associated Press, recognizing his achievements and impact on sports during that period.
2011: Suffering Performance, Caddie Change, and Victory at Chevron World Challenge
In 2011, Tiger Woods's performance continued to decline, impacting his ranking. He missed several PGA Tour stops due to leg injuries and fired his longtime caddie, Steve Williams. He ended his winless streak with a victory at December's Chevron World Challenge.
2012: Putting Technique Revision and PGA Tour Wins
In 2012, Tiger Woods revised his putting technique after struggling in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He tied for second at The Honda Classic. Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his first win on the PGA Tour since the BMW Championship in September 2009. He secured his 73rd PGA Tour win at the Memorial Tournament in June and surpassed Jack Nicklaus with a win at the AT&T National.
March 2013: Ascends to Number One Ranking Again
In March 2013, Tiger Woods once again ascended to the number-one ranking, demonstrating his resilience and determination to return to the top of the sport.
May 2013: Wins The Players Championship
In May 2013, Tiger Woods won The Players Championship, marking his second career win at the event and his fourth win of the 2013 season.
2013: Elbow Injury, Poor Showing at U.S. Open, and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Win
In 2013, Tiger Woods had a poor showing at the U.S. Open due to an elbow injury. He later returned at the Open Championship and finished tied for 6th. He won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational for his 5th win of the season. However, he was not in contention at the PGA Championship, making 2013 his fifth full season without winning a major.
2013: Return to Dominance and Nike Ad
In 2013, Tiger Woods returned to dominating play, winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January and the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March. He also won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, tying a record for the event. This moved him back to the top of the world rankings, and Nike launched an ad with the tagline "winning takes care of everything".
2015: Woods ranked ninth in Forbes list of world's highest-paid athletes
In 2015, Tiger Woods ranked ninth in Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes, being the top among Asian Americans or the fourth among African Americans.
2017: Woods considered highest-paid golfer in the world
As of 2017, Tiger Woods was considered to be the highest-paid golfer in the world.
January 2018: Returns to Regular Competition
In January 2018, Tiger Woods returned to regular competition after a period of absence due to injuries, signaling a comeback and renewed hope for his career.
September 2018: Wins Tour Championship
In September 2018, Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship, marking his first tournament win in five years and a significant milestone in his comeback journey.
September 23, 2018: Tour Championship Win
On September 23, 2018, Tiger Woods won the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club for the second time, marking his 80th PGA Tour career win.
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: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
In May 2019, Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump, recognizing his contributions and achievements in golf.
2019: Wins the Masters
In 2019, Tiger Woods won the Masters, his first major in 11 years, marking an incredible comeback and a defining moment in his career.
2022: Woods returns at the 2022 Masters Tournament
In 2022, Tiger Woods returned to professional play at the Masters Tournament, following his 2021 motor vehicle crash. He made the cut, finishing in 47th place.
2022: Woods first golfer with net worth over one billion dollars
In 2022, Tiger Woods was the first golfer to have a net worth over one billion dollars, making him one of the richest celebrities.
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