Tiger Woods: A Golfing Legend
Early Life and Career
Tiger Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. He began playing golf at the age of two and quickly showed prodigious talent. At age 18, he became the youngest player to ever win the US Amateur Championship, which he won three times in a row.
Dominance in Professional Golf
Woods turned professional in 1996 and quickly established himself as the dominant player in the sport. He won his first major championship, the Masters Tournament, in 1997 at the age of 21, becoming the youngest player to ever win the event. He went on to win a record 15 major championships, including the Masters five times, the US Open four times, the Open Championship three times, and the PGA Championship three times.
Legacy and Impact
Woods' success on the golf course has been unprecedented. He has won 82 PGA Tour events, second only to Sam Snead's 82 wins. He has also held the world number one ranking for a record 683 weeks. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, and his achievements have inspired countless young people to take up the game.
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