Eldrick Tont Woods, nicknamed "Tiger Woods", born December 30, 1975 in Cyprus, California, USA, is an American professional golfer. He is known for his excellent skills, superb tactics and calm mindset, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful golfers of all time.
Growth:
Tiger Woods' father, Earl Woods, was a Vietnam War veteran, and his mother was a Thai immigrant. From an early age, he showed a love and talent for golf, and under his father's guidance, Woods quickly learned to play golf. He showed off his skills on television at the age of two and shot a nine-hole par 48 at the Navy Golf Club at the age of three. Woods won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in high school and won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1994 while attending Stanford University.
Career:
Tiger Woods turned professional golfer in 1996 and quickly rose to prominence on the professional scene. He won the Masters in 1997, becoming the youngest champion of the tournament, and in 2000 achieved the "Tiger Grand Slam", which is the year he won all four majors. Woods has won a total of 15 major titles in his career, including five US Masters, three US Opens, three British Open and four PGA Championships. He held No. 1 in the world rankings for a long time until he temporarily left the competition in 2010 due to injury and personal problems.
Major Achievements:
Tiger Woods' major accomplishments include 15 Grand Slam titles, 82 PGA Tour titles, and a record 281 consecutive weeks of world No. 1 rankings. He has also won multiple accolades such as the PGA "Player of the Year" and the Associated Press "Athlete of the Year". In 2019, Woods won the US Masters, ending an 11-year drought of Grand Slam titles, and in the same year, he was awarded the "Medal of Freedom" by Donald Trump.
Social Contribution:
Tiger Woods is committed to supporting education and youth development projects through his club, Tiger Woods Club. He is also actively involved in charitable activities, including providing assistance to children in disaster-stricken areas. Woods' influence extends beyond the game of golf itself, and his story inspires people to strive for excellence and to be resilient in the face of challenges.
Personal life:
Tiger Woods and his ex-wife Erin Nordgreen married in 2004 and have two children. In 2010, the two divorced. Woods' personal life has been in the spotlight due to an extramarital affair scandal, but after a low point, he worked hard to repair his personal image and focus on his golf career.