Happy Birthday Tiger Woods

Golf Channel is playing all 14 of Tiger's major championship victories.  Arguably the greatest golfer of all time, although many will argue Jack Nicklaus because of his 18 major victories, Woods had some amazing major triumphs.  Many of which will never be duplicated again.  Here are a few of these incredible accomplishments and statistics.  🐯

• From 1997-2008, Tiger won 14 major championships. 
• He won zero majors from 2003-2004 which means in the other 7 years, he averaged 2 major wins.
• He completed the "Tiger Slam" where he held all 4 major championships after winning the 2001 Masters.
• His largest margin of victory in a major was an astounding 15 shot victory at Pebble Beach in 2000.
• He was the only player to break par in the 2000 US Open at Pebble Beach and he shattered a 101 year old record for largest margin of victory in a US Open.
• His 2nd largest margin of in a major included a 12 shot victory at Augusta National in the 1997 Masters.  This was also his first major victory at the age of 21. 
• Tiger began his 1997 Masters Tournament with an opening 40 (+4) but finished his round with a blistering 6-under-par 30 to get himself back in contention.  Woods played his last 63 holes in 23 under par.
• With at least a share of the lead after 54 holes in a major, Tiger is a perfect 14 for 14 in converting those leads into victories.

These statistics alone could allow one to make a case that Tiger Woods was the most dominant player in majors regardless of whether or not he passes Jack Nicklaus.  Whether or not you love Tiger or despise him, his greatness is undeniable.

Happy New Year and good luck with your own "major" resolutions,

Kevin Trobaugh, PGA Apprentice

"Small changes eventually add up to huge results."