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The world's best professional golfer since his emergence in 1996, Tiger Woods is expected to break many of the PGA Tour's sacred records.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
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Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
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The world's best professional golfer since his emergence in 1996, Tiger Woods is expected to break many of the PGA Tour's sacred records.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million combined.
It didn't take long before Woods won his first major golf championship, the Masters in April of 2007. He won by a commanding 12 strokes, the biggest margin in the tournament's history, becoming the first African-American to win the event. Woods has won 13 majors, five behind the record of 18 set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods' 61 Tour wins is fifth all time, and he is the fastest player to reach 50 wins.
Only cyclist Lance Armstrong and Woods have been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times, while Woods owns nine PGA Player of the Year awards.
Woods is expected to become the first professional athlete to reach a billion dollars in net worth, having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements in 2007.
Interest in Woods stretches worldwide, with TV attendance more than doubling since his involvement with professional golf. Many credit Woods with the cultural change in a sport stereotyped as insular. Woods is married to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million combined.
It didn't take long before Woods won his first major golf championship, the Masters in April of 2007. He won by a commanding 12 strokes, the biggest margin in the tournament's history, becoming the first African-American to win the event. Woods has won 13 majors, five behind the record of 18 set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods' 61 Tour wins is fifth all time, and he is the fastest player to reach 50 wins.
Only cyclist Lance Armstrong and Woods have been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times, while Woods owns nine PGA Player of the Year awards.
Woods is expected to become the first professional athlete to reach a billion dollars in net worth, having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements in 2007.
Interest in Woods stretches worldwide, with TV attendance more than doubling since his involvement with professional golf. Many credit Woods with the cultural change in a sport stereotyped as insular. Woods is married to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model.
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Why won't Tiger Woods come to New Orleans?
It's Masters week in the golf world. The masters golf tournament starts Thursday from Augusta Georgia. 36 year old Tiger Woods, fresh off of his first PGA tour win since 2009, will be playing in his 18th Masters. 36 years old and his 18th masters?!? That'...
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Tiger Woods Set To Return To The Masters
ABC26 NewsTiger Woods announced Tuesday that he will begin his 2010 season at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in April. "The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary...Tags: Arnold Palmer Invitational, Arnold Palmer, Sports, Alcoholic Beverages, Joe Lewis
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A Local Couple Says Their 'Open Lifestyle' Helps Keep Their Marriage Strong
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Addicted to Sex
ABC26 NewsFrom Tiger Woods to David Duchovny, just about every month a new celebrity is rumored to be suffering from a sex addiction, but this taboo topic doesn't just impact the rich and famous. Up to 8% of U.S. adults are addicted to sex. Like gambling or...Tags: Entertainment, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, David Duchovny, Behavioral Conditions
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Tiger Woods In Hattiesburg For Sex Addiction Treatment?
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Tiger Woods: 'I have decided to take an indefinite break' from golf
ABC26 NewsTiger Woods confirmed it: He's taking a break from golf. In a statement released on his Web site on Friday evening, Woods said: "After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on...Tags: Alcoholic Beverages, Photography, Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Dining and Drinking
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PGA Tour Pick-4: Crowne Plaza Invitational
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Maldición de los Marlins atormenta a Pujols
A finales del año pasado, tres meses antes del inicio de la temporada 2012 del béisbol de Grandes Ligas, pronostiqué miserias para Albert Pujols y sus Angelinos de Los Angeles.
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Tiger Woods puts California condo on the market
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Tiger Woods' niece starts pro career with same agent
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Will we see the real Tiger Woods at Congressional?
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