Tiger Woods Biography, Net Worth, Height & Career
Professional Golfer (PGA Tour)
Tiger Woods turned professional in 1996 after an unprecedented amateur career and immediately transformed golf's commercial landscape. His 1997 Masters victory by a record 12 strokes made him the tournament's youngest champion and launched a run of dominance that redefined the sport's global audience. Woods has won 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus's 18, and achieved the career Grand Slam by age 24. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a record total of weeks across multiple reigns. Beyond the course, Woods built one of the most lucrative endorsement portfolios in sports history — anchored by a decades-long Nike partnership — and founded TGR Ventures and TGR Design. His influence on prize-money growth, television viewership and the sport's demographic reach is unmatched. Injuries and a 2021 car accident sidelined him from full-time competition, yet he remains the sport's single largest commercial figure.
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Biography & Overview
Tiger Woods turned professional in 1996 after an unprecedented amateur career and immediately transformed golf's commercial landscape. His 1997 Masters victory by a record 12 strokes made him the tournament's youngest champion and launched a run of dominance that redefined the sport's global audience. Woods has won 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus's 18, and achieved the career Grand Slam by age 24. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a record total of weeks across multiple reigns. Beyond the course, Woods built one of the most lucrative endorsement portfolios in sports history — anchored by a decades-long Nike partnership — and founded TGR Ventures and TGR Design. His influence on prize-money growth, television viewership and the sport's demographic reach is unmatched. Injuries and a 2021 car accident sidelined him from full-time competition, yet he remains the sport's single largest commercial figure.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in Cypress, California, Woods was a golf prodigy, appearing on national television at age two and winning the Junior World Championships six times before turning professional at 20.
Studied at Stanford University before turning professional in 1996.
Personal Life & Relationships
Previously married to Elin Nordegren; the couple divorced in 2010.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Fifth Masters
Won his 15th major and fifth Masters in a comeback from injury and personal setbacks.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Visual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Medinah
Honored for performance in Pebble Beach
Honored for performance in St Andrews
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Bethpage Black
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in St Andrews
Honored for performance in Royal Liverpool
Honored for performance in Southern Hills
Honored for performance in Torrey Pines
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. $1.1 Billion (estimate, unconfirmed)
Tiger Woods's estimated net worth combines PGA Tour career earnings — the largest on record — with decades of endorsements (Nike, TaylorMade), TGR Ventures, TGR Design golf-course architecture, and the HERO World Challenge. Forbes reported Woods crossed $1 billion in career earnings in the 2020s. No single figure is officially disclosed; all published numbers are editorial estimates.
Famous Quotations
Hidden & Verified Rare Facts
Held all four major championships simultaneously in 2000–2001, known as the 'Tiger Slam'.
Youngest player to achieve the career Grand Slam, at age 24.
