Tiger Woods
- Name: Tiger Woods
- D.O.B.: 30 December 1975
- Birthplace: Cypress, California, USA
- Sport: Golf
Number of Major Tournaments Won: 12
US Masters 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005
US Open 2000, 2002
The Open 2000, 2005, 2006
USPGA 1999, 2000, 2006
Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods is arguably the greatest golfer of the modern era. The current world number 1 earned more money in 2006 than any other professional athlete, gaining an estimated $100 million throughout the year due to winnings from tournaments and endorsements and sponsorships. Woods added two more majors to his already impressive trophy cabinet in 2006 and has more wins on the PGA Tour than any current golfer and is the only current golfer in the all-time top 10 for major wins and PGA Tour wins. As Woods continues to impress through his glittering career, he is constantly breaking records and setting new milestones within the sport.
Tiger won a whole host of tournament as a child and as an amateur, breaking almost every ecord along the way. After turning professional in 1996, Woods won his first major early in '97. He won the Masters by a record 12 strokes, becoming the youngest ever Masters winner and just 42 weeks after turning pro he reached number 1 in the world rankings, the fastest ever climb to world number 1.
