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- Tiger Woods has won 82 PGA tour events throughout his professional career,a total surpassed by only Sam Snead (82) and Jack Nicklaus (73).
- woods quickly established himself as a dominant force in professional golf after turning pro in 1996.
- Example: Woods' victory at the 1997 Masters was especially significant, as he became the youngest player to ever win the tournament at age 21. Masters Tournament archive -...
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Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour Victories
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Tiger Woods has won 82 PGA tour events throughout his professional career,a total surpassed by only Sam Snead (82) and Jack Nicklaus (73). His consistent success has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest golfers of all time.
early Career Dominance (1996-2000)
woods quickly established himself as a dominant force in professional golf after turning pro in 1996. He won four major championships during this period,including the 1997 Masters Tournament,setting a tournament record with a score of 18-under-par 270.
Example: Woods’ victory at the 1997 Masters was especially significant, as he became the youngest player to ever win the tournament at age 21. Masters Tournament archive – 1997
Continued Success and Major Championships (2000-2008)
From 2000 to 2008, Woods reached the peak of his career, winning 13 major championships, including three consecutive Masters titles from 2001 to 2003.He held the number one ranking in the world for a record 683 weeks.
Evidence: Woods completed the “Tiger Slam” by winning the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship in 2000, and the Masters in 2001.PGA Tour – Remembering the Tiger Slam
Later Career and Comebacks (2008-Present)
Injuries and personal challenges impacted Woods’ career from 2008 onward. However, he demonstrated remarkable resilience, making several triumphant comebacks, including a stunning victory at the 2019 Masters, his 15th major championship.
Example: Woods’ 2019 Masters win was particularly emotional, coming 11 years after his previous major victory and following multiple surgeries.Masters Tournament Archive – 2019
PGA Tour Victory Timeline
Here’s a breakdown of Tiger Woods’ 82 PGA Tour victories:
- 1996: 4 victories
- 1997: 4 victories
- 1998: 1 victory
- 1999: 2 victories
- 2000: 5 victories
- 2001: 5 victories
- 2002: 5 victories
- 2003: 5 victories
- 2004: 1 victory
- 2005: 6 victories
- 2006: 8 victories
- 2007: 7 victories
- 2008: 4 victories
- 2009: 0 victories
- 2010: 0 victories
- 2011: 0 victories
- 2012: 3 victories
- 2013: 5 victories
- 2014: 0 victories
- 2015: 0 victories
- 2016: 0 victories
- 2017: 1 victory
- 2018: 1 victory
- 2019: 2 victories
- 2020: 0 victories