Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional golfers in history.
Over the course of his illustrious career, he has achieved extraordinary success, including 82 PGA Tour wins, tying him for the most in history, and 15 major championships, the second-most in men’s golf.
Woods first rose to prominence with his historic win at the Masters Tournament in 1997, where he claimed his first major title.
Known for his dominance in the sport during the late 1990s and early 2000s, he held the world number one ranking for a record-breaking total of 683 weeks.
One of his most iconic achievements is the Tiger Slam, when he held all four major championships simultaneously between 2000 and 2001.
Parents
Tiger’s parents are Kultida Woods and Earl Woods.
Tiger’s mother, Kultida, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 78.
In a heartfelt tribute, Woods described her as his “biggest fan and greatest supporter,” emphasizing that none of his accomplishments would have been possible without her unwavering presence throughout his career.
He shared that she had a remarkable spirit and a knack for humor, and he expressed gratitude for the support and prayers from fans during this difficult time.
Kultida was born in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, on September 30, 1946.
She met Earl Woods, Tiger’s father, while working as a secretary at a U.S. Army base in Bangkok during the Vietnam War.
Together, they made significant sacrifices to support Tiger’s early golf career, including taking out a second mortgage to fund his participation in junior tournaments.
Woods often acknowledged the tough love from his mother, recalling how she encouraged him while also being demanding.
Career
Woods has had an extraordinary career, marked by numerous achievements and records in professional golf.
He has won 82 official PGA Tour events, which ties him for the most in history, and has claimed 15 major championships, the second-most in men’s golf history.
Notably, he is 14–1 when entering the final round of a major with at least a share of the lead, earning him the reputation as “the greatest closer in history” among golf experts.
Woods’s career highlights include being the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam, having won all four major championships during his career.
He is also the only player to have won all four professional majors consecutively, a feat known as the “Tiger Slam,” achieved during the 2000-2001 seasons.
Additionally, he holds the record for the most consecutive cuts made on the PGA Tour with 142.
His major championship victories include five Masters Tournaments, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Opens, and three Open Championships.
Throughout his career, Woods has maintained a low scoring average and amassed the largest career earnings on the PGA Tour.