Tiger Woods has won 82 PGA Tour events, 15 major championships, and has spent an incredible 683 weeks as the world’s No. 1 golfer.
Tiger Woods displayed humility by admitting that he “didn’t really have it” in most of the tournaments he won throughout his illustrious career.
With 82 PGA Tour victories, 15 major titles, and a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame, the 49-year-old from Florida is one of the greatest golfers of all time. Woods has held the top spot in the world rankings for an impressive 683 weeks, including a remarkable 281 consecutive weeks from 2005 to 2010.
Although current players like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Xander Schauffele are making a name for themselves on the pro circuit, they have a long way to go to match Woods’ enduring impact on the sport.
In a surprising revelation, Woods recently confessed that he wasn’t always at his best during his competitive career. Speaking candidly on the PGA Tour’s YouTube channel, the golfing legend said: “People are probably amazed to hear this, but most of my events, I didn’t really have it.
“Those [the events I did have it] are the ones I won by a lot. But most of them were just hanging in there – not making a double, making a key par save. That was most of the events that I won.”
His comments showcase his high standards, fierce competitiveness, and humility. In a reflective moment, Woods looked back on his career and highlighted three tournaments where his performance felt invincible.
He explained: “There are two events that I putted really well, and that was the ’97 Masters and the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble. But the best I ever hit it was at the 2000 British Open. I felt like I had the ball on a string and I could do anything that I wanted to.”
