Tiger Woods: podcast appearances and interviews

Eldrick Tont Woods, born December 30, 1975, is an American professional golfer recognized as one of the greatest golfers of all time and one of the most prominent athletes in modern history. He turned professional in 1996 at the age of 20 after an exceptional junior, college, and amateur career. Woods achieved his first major victory at the 1997 Masters, winning by 12 strokes in a record-setting performance, and reached the top of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time less than a year later. His notable achievements include winning the 2000 U.S. Open by a record 15 strokes and completing the Tiger Slam by winning four consecutive major championships in a single year. Woods dominated men's golf throughout the early 2000s, holding the number-one ranking in the world for a combined total of over 500 weeks. His career is distinguished by numerous records, including most consecutive weeks and most total weeks as world number one, 15 major championships, and 82 PGA Tour wins, tied for the all-time record. Woods is one of six men to complete the career Grand Slam and is recognized for his impact on the sport and influence beyond golf. His career has experienced periods of injury and personal challenges, including surgeries and hiatuses, but he returned to competitive success with victories such as the 2018 Tour Championship and the 2019 Masters. His accolades include multiple athlete of the year awards, inclusion in Time's 100 most influential people, and being listed by Forbes as the highest paid athlete for multiple years. As of 2026, his net worth was estimated at 1.5 billion dollars.