Tiger Woods Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography): 
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods, born December 30, 1975, revolutionized golf with his powerful playing style and multicultural appeal. The child prodigy turned professional phenomenon dominated the sport for over two decades, breaking numerous records and inspiring a new generation of golfers. His mixed African-American and Asian heritage helped break down racial barriers in a traditionally white-dominated sport. Despite personal controversies and multiple career-threatening injuries, Tiger's resilience and comeback victories have cemented his legacy as one of sports' most compelling figures and arguably golf's greatest player of all time.
Early Life of Tiger Woods
• The Golf Prodigy first appeared on "The Mike Douglas Show" at age 2, putting against Bob Hope, showcasing his extraordinary talent that earned him the nickname "Tiger" after his father's Vietnamese soldier friend.
• Young Tiger mastered the game under his father Earl's strict guidance, playing against college players by age 7, and becoming the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion at 15 years old.
• The teenage sensation won three consecutive U.S. Junior Amateur titles (1991-93) followed by three straight U.S. Amateur championships (1994-96), a feat unmatched in golf history.
Tiger Woods’ Professional Career Highlights
• The Phenom turned professional in August 1996 with the iconic "Hello World" Nike campaign, winning his first PGA Tour event within two months and earning $790,594 in just seven tournament starts.
• The Big Cat achieved the "Tiger Slam" by holding all four major championship titles simultaneously between 2000 and 2001, though not in a calendar year, a unique accomplishment.
• Woods dominated the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, winning by 15 strokes with a record-setting performance that's considered one of the most dominant victories in golf history.
Major Controversy around Tiger Woods
• The Superstar's carefully crafted image crumbled in November 2009 when a car accident outside his Florida home led to revelations of multiple extramarital affairs and subsequent divorce from Elin Nordegren.
• Golf's Golden Boy faced intense media scrutiny and lost several major sponsorships, taking an indefinite break from golf to attend therapy, marking the beginning of a challenging personal and professional period.
• The Champion's public apology press conference in February 2010 was watched by millions worldwide, as he addressed his infidelity and discussed his commitment to rehabilitation.
Lesser Known Facts about Tiger Woods
• The Golf Icon practiced Buddhism throughout his life, crediting the religion with helping him maintain focus and overcome personal struggles during difficult times in his career.
• Woods underwent refractive surgery in 1999 to correct his myopia, claiming he couldn't even see his ball in the bunker before the procedure, which significantly improved his game.
• The Legend has a secret passion for spearfishing and obtained his diving certification to pursue this hobby, often going on diving expeditions during tournament breaks.
Awards and Recognitions received by Tiger Woods
• The GOAT has won 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour events, tied with Sam Snead for the most PGA Tour victories, while holding numerous records for consistency and dominance.
• Tiger earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, becoming the fourth golfer to receive America's highest civilian honor for his contributions to the sport and society.
• The Champion has been named PGA Tour Player of the Year 11 times and has spent a record 683 weeks as World No. 1, achievements that may never be surpassed in golf.