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Tiger Woods’ journey to becoming a golf legend

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Tiger Woods made his PGA Tour debut at Riviera when he was a 16-year-old junior in high school. Playing as an amateur at the time, Woods teed off at the 11th hole for 1992's Los Angeles Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
Tiger Woods made his PGA Tour debut at Riviera when he was a 16-year-old junior in high school. Playing as an amateur at the time, Woods teed off at the 11th hole for 1992’s Los Angeles Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File

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During the start of his career, Stanford standout Tiger Woods became U.S. Amateur Champion and qualified for the 1995 Masters at August National Golf Club, where he is seen talking with former No. 1 Ranked Greg Norman.
During the start of his career, Stanford standout Tiger Woods became U.S. Amateur Champion and qualified for the 1995 Masters at August National Golf Club, where he is seen talking with former No. 1 Ranked golfer Greg Norman. AP Photo/Dave Martin

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While he was still in college, Tiger Woods won his first Masters by 12 strokes. Woods received his Green Jacket from the previous year's winner Nick Faldo, left, at the Augusta National Golf Club in April 1997.
While he was still in college, Tiger Woods won his first Masters by 12 strokes. Woods received his Green Jacket from the previous year’s winner Nick Faldo, left, at the Augusta National Golf Club in April 1997. AP Photo/ Dave Martin, File

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Tiger Woods kisses the Wanamaker trophy as he continued his rise to stardom when he won his first PGA Championship at the Medinah Country Club in 1999.
Tiger Woods kisses the Wanamaker trophy as he continued his rise to stardom when he won his first PGA Championship at the Medinah Country Club in 1999. AP Photo/Michael S. Green, File

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Within the year of 2000, Tiger Woods captured the U.S. Open and The Open Championship Woods is seen with the U.S. Open Golf Championship in 2000. No one had ever been more dominant in 140 years of major championships.
Tiger Woods captured the U.S. Open and The Open Championship Woods is seen with the U.S. Open Golf Championship in 2000. No golfer had ever been more dominant in 140 years of major championships. AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File

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Tiger Woods stands alongside legendary golfer Arnold Palmer at the Bay Hill Invitational in 2002. Woods is the youngest golfer to notch a Career Grand Slam and win four consecutive major professional titles, known as the "Tiger Slam.”
Tiger Woods stands alongside legendary golfer Arnold Palmer at the Bay Hill Invitational in 2002. Woods is the youngest golfer to notch a Career Grand Slam and win four consecutive major professional titles, known as the “Tiger Slam.” AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack

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Tiger Woods celebrates with his father Earl after winning the Target World Challenge in 2004.
Tiger Woods celebrates with his father Earl after winning the Target World Challenge in 2004. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

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With the Statue of Liberty in the background, Tiger Woods lines up a putt during the first round of The Barclays at Liberty National Golf Club on August 27, 2009 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Woods eventually fell to No. 58 in the world in 2011.
With the Statue of Liberty in the background, Tiger Woods lines up a putt during the first round of The Barclays at Liberty National Golf Club on August 27, 2009 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Woods eventually fell to No. 58 in the world in 2011. Chris Condon/PGA TOUR

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Tiger Woods returned to golf and went toe to toe with Jack Nicklaus. In this photo Woods pumps his fist after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Memorial golf tournament in June 2012.
Tiger Woods returned to golf and went toe to toe with Jack Nicklaus. In this photo Woods pumps his fist after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Memorial golf tournament in June 2012. AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

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Tiger Woods eventually put himself back into No. 1 and was called the PGA Player of the Year in 2013. Woods played at multiple tournaments, including the Farmers Insurance Open in 2013.
Tiger Woods eventually put himself back into No. 1 and was called the PGA Player of the Year in 2013. Woods played at multiple tournaments, including the Farmers Insurance Open in 2013. AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi

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Tiger Woods faced Phil Mickelson in “The Match: Tiger vs. Phil,” a head-to-head-showdown between the legendary golfers at Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek Golf Course on Nov. 23, 2018.
Tiger Woods faced Phil Mickelson in “The Match: Tiger vs. Phil,” a head-to-head-showdown between the legendary golfers at Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek Golf Course on Nov. 23, 2018. Getty Images for The Match

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Throughout a career that spans four decades, Tiger Woods cemented himself as a top golfer ever when he won the Masters in 2019. In a survey, this rated as his second-most significant win of his five Masters titles.
Throughout a career that spans four decades, Tiger Woods cemented himself as a top golfer ever when he won the Masters in 2019. In a survey, this rated as his second-most significant win of his five Masters titles. AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File

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As he grew older, Tiger Woods began to spend more time with his family and began teaching his son, Charlie, golf. Woods, left, gave his son a fist bump after Charlie he a putt on the 12th green during a practice round of the Father Son Challenge golf tournament on Dec. 17, 2020.
As he grew older, Tiger Woods began to spend more time with his family and began teaching his son, Charlie. Woods gave his son a fist bump after a putt on the 12th green during a practice round of the Father Son Challenge golf tournament on Dec. 17, 2020. AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File

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Tiger Woods stands alongside his daughter Sam during his introduction into the World Golf Hall of Fame on March 9, 2022. Woods reflected on his life and playing career in the emotional speech.
Tiger Woods stands alongside his daughter Sam during his introduction into the World Golf Hall of Fame on March 9, 2022. Woods reflected on his life and playing career in the emotional speech. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

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Tiger Woods hits on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Augusta, Ga.
Tiger Woods hits on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

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