Tiger Woods

Professional golfer, entrepreneur

American Cypress, California, U.S.

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional golfer, entrepreneur
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/12/1975
Age50 years
BirthplaceCypress, California, U.S.

Latest News about Tiger Woods

10/02/2026

Charlie Axel Woods announced that he will play college golf for Florida State University as part of the Seminoles' 2027 recruiting class. The commitment followed his first American Junior Golf Association victory in 2025 and rising standing among junior golfers.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryTiger Woods is an American professional golfer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He dominated professional golf in the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming the first player to win the four major tournaments consecutively. Woods has won 82 PGA Tour events, tied with Sam Snead for the most ever, and 15 major championships, the second-most in history. He also spent a record 683 weeks ranked number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Physical Stats & More

Height1.85 m
Weight82 kg
HandednessRight-handed

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Western High School, Anaheim, California
  • Stanford University (attended)

Personal Life

ResidenceIsleworth, Florida, U.S.
Interests
  • Golf course design
  • Philanthropy
  • Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Spouse(s)Elin Nordegren (m. 2004–div. 2010)
Children
  • Sam Alexis Woods (daughter, born 28/06/2007)
  • Charlie Axel Woods (son, born 24/02/2010)

Family

Parents
  • Earl Woods (father)
  • Kultida Woods (mother)

Career

Professional Debut1996 (turned professional)
Major Titles
  • Masters Tournament (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)
  • U.S. Open (2000, 2002, 2008)
  • The Open Championship (2000, 2005, 2006, 2018)
  • PGA Championship (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2019)
Other Notable Achievements
  • First golfer of African American or Asian descent to win the Masters Tournament (1997)
  • First player to win the four major tournaments consecutively (2000–2001)
  • 82 PGA Tour wins (tied with Sam Snead for most all-time)
  • 15 major championships (second-most in history)
  • 683 weeks ranked number one in the Official World Golf Ranking
  • PGA Player of the Year (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2018)
  • Vardon Trophy winner (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
Endorsements & Business
  • Nike Golf
  • Titleist
  • Gatorade
  • Tiger Woods Foundation
  • TGR Design (golf course design)
  • Bridgestone Golf
  • NetJets

Favourites

Sports
  • Golf
  • Basketball
TeamsLos Angeles Lakers
Players
OtherClassic rock music

Style Quotient

On-Course StyleIntense focus, powerful swing, red shirt and black cap on Sundays
Off-Course StyleCasual, reserved, family-oriented
Signature Traits
  • Famous roar after successful shots
  • Red shirt on Sundays
  • Black cap

Social Media

Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TigerWoods
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tigerwoods/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TigerWoods
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TigerWoods

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His full name is Eldrick Tont Woods; he was nicknamed 'Tiger' after a Vietnamese soldier his father knew.
2. He won three consecutive U.S. Junior Amateur titles (1991–1993) and three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles (1994–1996).
3. He became the youngest winner of the Masters Tournament at age 21 in 1997.
4. He has been involved in philanthropy through the Tiger Woods Foundation, which supports education and youth programs.
5. He suffered a life-threatening car accident in 2017 and underwent multiple back surgeries, including a spinal fusion in 2020.
6. He returned to competitive golf in 2020 after a long recovery and won the PNC Championship with his son Charlie in 2020 and 2021.
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