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The world's best professional golfer since his emergence in 1996, Tiger Woods is expected to break many of the PGA Tour's sacred records.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million co...
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million co...
The world's best professional golfer since his emergence in 1996, Tiger Woods is expected to break many of the PGA Tour's sacred records.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million combined.
It didn't take long before Woods won his first major golf championship, the Masters in April of 2007. He won by a commanding 12 strokes, the biggest margin in the tournament's history, becoming the first African-American to win the event. Woods has won 13 majors, five behind the record of 18 set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods' 61 Tour wins is fifth all time, and he is the fastest player to reach 50 wins.
Only cyclist Lance Armstrong and Woods have been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times, while Woods owns nine PGA Player of the Year awards.
Woods is expected to become the first professional athlete to reach a billion dollars in net worth, having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements in 2007.
Interest in Woods stretches worldwide, with TV attendance more than doubling since his involvement with professional golf. Many credit Woods with the cultural change in a sport stereotyped as insular. Woods is married to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million combined.
It didn't take long before Woods won his first major golf championship, the Masters in April of 2007. He won by a commanding 12 strokes, the biggest margin in the tournament's history, becoming the first African-American to win the event. Woods has won 13 majors, five behind the record of 18 set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods' 61 Tour wins is fifth all time, and he is the fastest player to reach 50 wins.
Only cyclist Lance Armstrong and Woods have been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times, while Woods owns nine PGA Player of the Year awards.
Woods is expected to become the first professional athlete to reach a billion dollars in net worth, having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements in 2007.
Interest in Woods stretches worldwide, with TV attendance more than doubling since his involvement with professional golf. Many credit Woods with the cultural change in a sport stereotyped as insular. Woods is married to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model.
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Harrington's double British uncommon but more so his modesty
O, by the WayGolf got an unexpected jolt of adrenalin over the weekend when Greg Norman took a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Open Championship before his game imploded with a fistful of bogies. At the same time, Ireland's Padraig Harrington was......Tags: U.S. Open Golf, Greg Norman
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Barkley may be good for laughs but he has a heart
O, by the WayI'm thinking about some day dedicating a full slate of blog entries just to Charles Barkley. There is just no end to the richness that is the Round Mound of Rebound. As some readers of this blog know, I spent......Tags: Casino and Gambling, National Basketball Association, Casino and Gambling Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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SEC Notes: Tebow wants to work on decision-making
Sentinel Staff WriterTim Tebow is going to the NFL. Relax. It's just for research. Instead of relying on his shoulder-lowering ways this season, Tebow plans to channel what makes certain NFL quarterbacks great. "That's what separates Tom Brady and Peyton Manning from every...Tags: Tim Tebow, Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning, Florida Gators, Tom Brady
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It's the best place for Dodgers to be
Be thankful, Dodgers fans, for the National League West, where even your running-in-place heroes are contenders in baseball's worst division. . . . In the American League West, a 49-52 record would put Andruw Jones & Co. 13 games behind the runaway...Tags: Early Wynn, Justin Timberlake, Major League Baseball, Luc Robitaille, Awards and Prizes
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Andrew Giuliani files lawsuit against Duke
ellis.henican@newsday.comAndrew Giuliani has hit a rough patch in his drive to become a pro golfer - being tossed off the Duke University golf team, his lawyers say, over "unfounded accusations" and a coach's "bizarre Lord of the Flies scheme." But New York City's former first...Tags: David Letterman, Colleges and Universities, New York Giants, Barack Obama, Lawyers
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Golf may actually produce some drama without Tiger
O, by the WayCan a major golf championship absent the presence of Tiger Woods be possessed of drama?That was the question heading into the Open Championship being played at Royal Birkdale and as the field trudges into the cool and windy weekend, the answer......Tags: Phil Mickelson, Literature, Rocco Mediate, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia
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On This Date: July 23
1829: The first typewriter was patented by William Burt of Mount Vernon, Mich. 1945: The first passenger train observation car was placed in service by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. 1962: The Telstar communications satellite sent the...Tags: U.S. Open Golf, Vanessa Williams, Jack Nicklaus, PGA Championship
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This Week on the PGA Tour
TIGER WHO? Tiger Woods missing his first major as a pro didn't keep the fans away from Royal Birkdale. More than 200,000 attended the British Open, which Royal & Ancient officials said was among the top six in history. Three of the largest crowds...Tags: PGA Tour, Woody Austin, Kenny Perry
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On the Tee with David Blichar
DAVID BLICHAR
Age: 44
Residence: Upper Macungie
Family: Daughters Caitlin (10) and Lauren (8)
Of note: Palmerton High and Lehigh Carbon Community College graduate
Lehigh Valley Amateur winner (1999) and runner-up (2000)
Lehigh Valley Amateur...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Lehigh Carbon Community College
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High-definition is my new toy for sports
Sentinel ColumnistAllow me a moment to tell you how my life has changed. Some people find a new religion. Others hit the lottery. Still others may turn to drink. Me? I've discovered the wonders of high-definition. If you do not have high def in your home, you have my...Tags: Justin Timberlake, William Morris, Major League Baseball, Magazines, Florida Gators
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