Tiger Woods. Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975)[4][5] is an American professional golfer who is among the most successful golfers of all time. Currently the World No. 1, he has been one of the highest-paid athletes in the world for several years. Woods turned professional in 1996, and by April 1997 he had already won his first major, the 1997 Masters in a record-breaking performance, winning the tournament by 12 strokes and pocketing $486,000. He first reached the number one position in the world rankings in June 1997. Through the 2000s, Woods was the dominant force in golf, spending 264 weeks from August 1999 to September 2004 and 281 weeks from June 2005 to October 2010 as world number one. From December 2009 to early April 2010, Woods took leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage after he admitted infidelity.
Background and family Woods with his father Earl in 2004 Woods was born in Cypress, California, to Earl (1932–2006) and Kultida (Tida) Woods (born 1944). Golfsmith — Golf Clubs - Golf Equipment - Golf Bags - Golf Shoes - Golf Balls & Golf Apparel. Golf Digest India. Callaway X-20 Irons | Callaway Golf. SkyCaddie Courses.