Tiger Woods is a 15-time major champion from Cypress, California, and widely regarded as the greatest golfer in the history of the sport. His 82 PGA Tour victories tie Sam Snead’s all-time record, and his 15 major titles are second only to Jack Nicklaus’s 18. No player has had a greater impact on professional golf.
Woods redefined what was possible in golf. His combination of power, precision, creativity, and mental fortitude was unprecedented. At his peak, he drove the ball farther than his competitors while also being the best iron player, the best chipper, and the best putter in the field. His ability to intimidate opponents simply by being on the leaderboard became known as the “Tiger Effect.” Beyond his physical skills, his course management and competitive instincts allowed him to win majors by margins that defied logic: 12 shots at the 1997 Masters, 15 shots at the 2000 U.S. Open.
Woods’s major championship resume is staggering: five Masters titles (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019), three U.S. Opens (2000, 2002, 2008), three Open Championships (2000, 2005, 2006), and four PGA Championships (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007). The 2019 Masters victory, 14 years after his previous major and after multiple back surgeries, is considered one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Since his 2021 car accident, Woods has competed on a limited schedule, primarily at the Masters, where his presence still draws the largest galleries and the most attention.
In 2026, Woods is expected to compete at The Masters at Augusta National, continuing his tradition of returning to the tournament that has defined his career. His participation in other majors remains uncertain due to physical limitations. Fans can follow coverage in United States time.