Tiger Woods - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 31, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Cypress, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Winning 15 major golf championships and holding the record for the most weeks ranked as world number one in golf. Woods is also known for popularizing golf across diverse audiences and for his significant achievements, including winning the Masters Tournament five times. |
Intro
Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer, renowned for being one of the greatest players in the history of golf. He is famous for holding numerous golf records and for dramatically impacting the popularity and perception of the sport globally.
Early Life & Background
Born Eldrick Tont Woods to Earl and Kultida Woods, Tiger started playing golf before the age of two. His father Earl, a retired U.S. Army officer, was his mentor and first coach. Woods gained early fame as a child prodigy, appearing on television shows and winning junior championships.
Career Highlights
- Winner of 15 major championships (as of 2024), second only to Jack Nicklaus.
- Won 82 official PGA Tour events, tied for the most all time.
- Held the world number one ranking for a record 683 weeks.
- First African American and Asian American to win the Masters Tournament (1997).
- Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022.
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.
Trivia
- Woods' nickname, 'Tiger', was given in honor of his father's friend, South Vietnamese Colonel Vuong Dang Phong.
- He became the youngest winner of the career Grand Slam at 24 years old.
- Woods' comeback victory at the 2019 Masters is considered one of the greatest in sport after multiple back surgeries.
- He co-authored a memoir, 'Back', detailing his experiences with injury and recovery.
- In 2009, Woods became the first athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings according to Forbes.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Tiger Woods?
Tiger Woods is 49 years old.
When was Tiger Woods born?
Tiger Woods was born the 31 December 1975.
Where is Tiger Woods from?
Cypress, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 31st, 1975, in brief:
- Historical events: The Democratic Republic of Madagascar officially implements its new constitution, marking a significant moment in the nation's political development and governance structure.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1975 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John
- #1 UK song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass
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