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Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is an American golfer who is among the most successful sportsmen of all time. He has been one of the highest-paid athletes in the world for several years and has won 14 major titles in an illustrious career blighted by injury and controversy.
Born
30 Dec 1975
Industry
Sport
Job Title
Athlete
last updated:
7 October, 2024
Meet Jillian Wisniewski, wife of PGA Tour golfer Justin Thomas, who’s good friends with Tiger Woods. Photo: @justinthomas34/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Jillian Wisniewski, the supportive wife of PGA Tour golfer Justin Thomas

Wisniewski was a college athlete and journalism student when she met Thomas; she now works in advertising and supported her partner through the tough times, like when he was dropped by Ralph Lauren.

Fashion

‘Golfcore’? Polos, sweater vests and celebrity collabs score a hole in one

Fame and celebrity

Who is PGA champ Rory McIlroy’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Erica Stoll?

Fame and celebrity

Who is Scottie Scheffler, world’s No 1 golfer and ‘new Tiger Woods’?

At just 27 years old, US golfer Scottie Scheffler is already matching some of Tiger Woods’ greatest achievements – so what do we know about the young Texan?

World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler with his The Players Championship trophy. Photo: @scottie.scheffler/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

High-maintenance celebrity diners: 5 stars who have been rude to waitstaff

Meghan Markle and Anna Wintour were allegedly rude to staff at the same Michelin-starred restaurant, while James Corden ‘yelled like crazy’ at Balthazar’s servers …

Fame and celebrity

What happened to Tiger Woods’ Swedish model ex-wife, Elin Nordegren?

Elin Nordegren was recently spotted with her ex husband Tiger Woods supporting their son at a school golfing event – so what has the 44-year-old been up to since their famous split?

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Fame and celebrity

The most iconic celebrity mugshots of all time, from Donald Trump to Khloé K

More stars than you think have had run-ins with the law and been forced to sit for photographs they knew would be beamed around the world – so whose mugshots were the most iconic?

Michael Jackson, Lindsay Lohan and Hugh Grant all got arrested at one point or another. Photos: @celeb_mugshots, @borninfluenced, @photos.from.history/Instagram
Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

Fame and celebrity

Who is NBA star Josh Giddey and why is he embroiled in controversy?

According to recent reports, NBA star Josh Giddey is currently facing allegations of an ‘inappropriate relationship with a minor’ after photos and videos surfaced of him online – here’s what we know

Fame and celebrity

6 WAGs who spoke out about their allegedly cheating sports star husbands

It doesn’t matter whether you’re an NBA player, a footballer or a PGA star, temptation plus press attention can ruin relationships – but some couples have managed to emerge intact

Victoria Beckham, Wayne Rooney’s wife Coleen and Gabrielle Union have all faced cheating scandals from their partners. Photos: Reuters; AFP; @gabunion/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who are Tiger Woods’ teen kids with ex-wife Elin Nordegren?

Tiger Woods’ two kids with his ex-wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, are growing up fast – here’s why you may be hearing more about them in future

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Tiger Woods has two kids, Charlie Axel and Sam Alexis. Photo: @tigerwoods/Instagram
Food and Drinks

Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake’s new sports bar T-Squared Social in NYC

Golf pals-turned-biz partners Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake just opened an exciting new sports and entertainment bar in NYC – here’s everything you need to know about T-Squared Social

United States

Golf legend Tiger Woods accused of sexual harassment by ex-girlfriend

Herman said in a court filing that the golf superstar forced her to sign a non-disclosure agreement about their sexual relationship or else be fired from her job at his restaurant.

PGA Tour

Tiger Woods sorry for tampon ‘prank’ on return to action

Woods could be seen handing the product to Justin Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee in the first round at Riviera.

Tiger Woods hands Justin Thomas a tampon as they walk off the ninth tee during the first round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Photo: AFP
PGA Tour

Inside new billionaire Tiger Woods’ luxury life

Besides his tournament winnings, Woods has earned millions from endorsements, buying a private jet and superyacht, and having his furniture flown to wherever he is staying during time away

Golf legend Tiger Woods is now a billionaire. Photo: @tigerwoods/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

What you need to know about Tiger Woods’ mini-me son, Charlie

The 12-year-old golf prodigy showed his talent at the US$1 million PNC Championship 2021 and plays with the same clubs as PGA Tour winner Matthew Wolff

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Opinion | Tiger at peace before PNC Championship, but don’t bet against him roaring again

While Woods knows he isn’t the same athlete he once was, it would be wrong to assume he has accepted his fate of not being able to match Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major victories.

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The Open Championship

Collin Morikawa triumphs in debut at British Open

The American golfer became the first player to capture two different majors on the first attempt.

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Collin Morikawa of the US wins The Open 2021 golf championship at Royal St George’s golf course in Sandwich, Kent, Britain on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Conor McGregor

How Conor McGregor made US$180 million in a single year

The UFC fighter topped Forbes’ list of the best-paid sports people – earning more even than Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods – despite only fighting in one match, so how did he do it?

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Fame and celebrity

Billion-dollar bye-byes: 5 of the biggest divorce settlements ever

With Bill and Melinda Gates just beginning the divorce process, which other billionaire businessmen and legendary sports stars ended up reaching eye-watering settlements?

United States

Tiger Woods was driving nearly twice the speed limit before crash

Excessive speed was the single cause of the accident that left the golf legend with career-threatening injuries, sheriff says in long-awaited report.

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A crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods in the Los Angeles area in February. Photo: AP
PGA Tour

Opinion | Would Tiger have dominated DeChambeau and today’s young guns?

Tiger Woods dominated golf to an unprecedented degree between 1997 and 2008, but would he have straddled golf the way he did in a field of uber hitters?

Would Tiger Woods have been so dominant if he was coming up in the game at this time? Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

5 ways Tiger Woods is crazy competitive

If any athlete can make a comeback after a car crash, this PGA champ can, as stories from fellow golfers like Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus and Rory McIlroy show

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PGA Tour

Golfers honour injured Tiger Woods by wearing red and black at tournament

Throughout his career, Woods has worn red and black on the Sunday of the World Golf Championships – Workday Championship in Florida.

PGA Tour

Tiger Woods’ serious injuries may signal end of golf era

Stanford Medical Center chief says it is ‘very, very unlikely’ Tiger Woods will play professional golf again after suffering major leg trauma.

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Tiger Woods is congratulated by Rory McIlroy after winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta in 2018. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Tiger Woods crash ‘purely an accident,’ no charges planned, sheriff says

Authorities had previously said the US golfer’s SUV was travelling at a ‘relatively greater speed than normal’ when it crossed a divider and rolled over.

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Police inspect the golfer Tiger Woods’ damaged car after it was involved in a crash in California on Tuesday. Photo: DPA
Fame and celebrity

‘Sick to my stomach’ – sports world reacts to Tiger Woods crash

Mike Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams and more send thoughts and prayers to the 45-year-old ‘fighter’ Tiger Woods.

Sports

Tiger Woods seriously injured in car crash

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