Tiger Woods is set to celebrate an incredible milestone as he turns 50 years old, a moment that has many reflecting on his extraordinary career in golf. His impressive legacy includes an array of captivating statistics that highlight his unparalleled talent and dominance in the sport.
Woods’ achievements on the golf course are extraordinary. He has spent a record 683 weeks at No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking, including a remarkable 281 consecutive weeks from 2005 to 2010. This record significantly surpasses that of other greats in the game, as Woods has amassed more weeks at No. 1 than Greg Norman and Scottie Scheffler combined.
His prowess is further illustrated by his unique victories; Woods is the only player to have triumphed in the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, and U.S. Junior Amateur three times each. Additionally, he has won a staggering 15 major titles, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest golfers in history.
Woods’ winning record is equally impressive. Over his career, he has converted an extraordinary 93.2% of his 54-hole leads into wins on the PGA Tour. He is the only player to win each of his first two starts of a season, achieving this at the 2008 Farmers Insurance Open and WGC-Accenture Match Play.
Numbers also show that Woods has dominated in terms of earnings. He boasts a career earnings total of approximately $121 million, far exceeding his closest competitors. Remarkably, even though he has participated in fewer tournaments in recent years, he remains at the top of the career money list.
His ability to defend his titles emphatically stands out, with Woods successfully defending 23 of his PGA Tour titles, including an impressive five times at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. As he marks this special birthday, Woods continues to hold multiple records, such as the most consecutive cuts made at 142 and the most top-10 finishes with 199.
Beyond the statistics, Woods’ influence on the sport extends to inspiring a new generation of golfers, including rising stars like Scottie Scheffler, who has already begun to carve out his legacy, closely following in Woods’ monumental footsteps.
Tiger Woods’ journey in golf is nothing short of phenomenal, and as he approaches his 50th birthday, fans and analysts alike look forward to seeing how he will continue to contribute to the game he has transformed.