American professional golfer "Tiger Woods"

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer who is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. He has won 14 major championships, the second-most in history, and achieved 79 career PGA Tour victories, the second-most all time. He has been the number one ranked golfer in the world for a record total of 11 weeks, and has held the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking for a record 683 weeks. He has also broken numerous golf records, including the lowest score in a major championship and the most PGA Tour wins in a single season. Woods is known for his skill, athleticism, and competitive drive. He has an aggressive, attacking approach to the game, often taking risks in order to gain an advantage. His commitment to fitness and diet has enabled him to remain at the top of the game for many years. He is also known for his charitable work, including the Tiger Woods Foundation, which has provided millions of dollars in grants and scholarships to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Tiger Woods is married to Erica Herman and has two children: daughter Sam Alexis Woods (born 2007) and son Charlie Axel Woods (born 2009). He is also the son of Earl and Kultida Woods.

Tiger Woods earnings on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods has earned over $115 million in career PGA Tour earnings.

Major Championships • Masters Tournament (5) - 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019 • U.S. Open (3) - 2000, 2002, 2008 • The Open Championship (3) - 2000, 2005, 2006 • PGA Championship (4) - 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007 World Golf Championships • WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (8) - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013 • WGC-CA Championship (7) - 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013 • WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (2) - 2003, 2008 PGA Tour wins • 79 PGA Tour wins Other wins • Presidents Cup (5) - 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 • Dunhill Cup (1) - 2000 • World Cup (2) - 2000, 2011 • Ryder Cup (1) - 1999 • Target World Challenge (7) - 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011 • Tour Championship (3) - 1999, 2007, 2009 Awards • PGA Player of the Year (11) - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013 • PGA Tour Player of the Year (11) - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013 • Vardon Trophy (9) - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 • Byron Nelson Award (3) - 2000, 2001, 2005 • Money Leader (6) - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 • Mark H. McCormack Award (9) - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 • ESPY Awards (2) - 2000, 2001 • BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality (1) - 2000

In recent years, Tiger Woods has made a commitment to using his platform to make a difference through social work. In 2009, Woods established the Tiger Woods Foundation, which focuses on helping underserved students to achieve their educational goals. The foundation has since become one of the largest and most successful charitable organizations in the world. In 2018, Woods began a three-year partnership with the American Red Cross, providing the organization with funds to support disaster relief efforts. Woods also works with several other organizations, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics. In addition, Woods is an ambassador for the Farmers Insurance Open and a partner of the Hero World Challenge, two golf tournaments that benefit charities. Finally, Woods has used his influence to raise awareness about important social issues, such as poverty and climate change. He has spoken out about the need for renewable energy sources and the importance of protecting the environment.