Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods

• Full name: Eldrick Tont Woods
• Date of birth: December 30, 1975
• Place of birth: Cypress, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Professional golfer
• Known for: Winning 15 major championships, second most in men's golf history

Personal life

Tiger Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. His father, Earl Woods, was a U.S. Army officer and a Green Beret. His mother, Kultida Woods, is a Thai immigrant. Woods has two half-siblings, Earl Jr. and Royce.

Woods began playing golf at the age of two. He was a child prodigy, and he won numerous junior golf tournaments.

Woods attended Stanford University for two years before turning professional in 1996.

Woods is married to Erica Herman. They have two children together, Sam and Charlie.

Career

Tiger Woods turned professional in 1996, at the age of 20. He quickly became one of the most popular and successful golfers in the world.

Woods has won 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus' 18. He has also won 82 PGA Tour events, which is tied for the most all-time.

Woods has been ranked number one in the world for a record 683 weeks. He is also the highest-earning golfer of all time, with career earnings of over $120 million.

Woods has been plagued by injuries in recent years, but he is still one of the most popular and recognizable athletes in the world.

Awards and honors

Tiger Woods has won numerous awards for his achievements in golf, including:

• 15 major championships
• 82 PGA Tour victories
• 11 PGA Player of the Year awards
• 9 Byron Nelson Awards
• 8 Vardon Trophies
• 3 PGA Tour money titles
• 2 FedEx Cup championships
• A PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award

Woods has also been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and the PGA Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Tiger Woods is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his charitable work. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Tiger Woods Foundation, which he founded in 1996.

Woods is also a supporter of the LGBTQ community. In 2019, he spoke out against the Trump administration's ban on transgender people serving in the military.

Net worth

Tiger Woods' net worth is estimated to be $800 million.