PROFESSIONAL

GOLFERS
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02. Background
Turned professional in 1996 at
the age of 20
Dominated the golf scene in
the late 1990s and early 2000s
Tiger Woods
Profile
Born on December 30, 1975,
in Cypress, California
Started playing golf at a
very young age
Turned professional in 1996
03. Achievements at the age of 20
Dominant Wins: Holds the record (tied with Sam Snead) for most PGA
Tour wins at 82 and boasts 15 major championship victories (second
only to Jack Nicklaus).
Historic Feat: Achieved the "Tiger Slam" by winning all four major
championships consecutively (2000-2001).
Youngest Grand Slam: Became the youngest golfer (at the time) to
complete the career Grand Slam (winning all four majors) in 2000.
Other Accolades: Spent the most weeks ranked number one in the world
(683 weeks) and held numerous other PGA Tour records.
 04. Playing Style
Tiger Woods When Woods first joined the PGA Tour in 1996: True Temper Dynamic Gold steel-
shafted clubs and smaller steel clubheads that promoted accuracy over distance.
Many opponents caught up to him, and Phil Mickelson even made a joke in 2003 about
Woods using "inferior equipment", which did not sit well with Nike, Titleist, or Woods.
During 2004, Woods finally upgraded his driver technology to a larger clubhead and
graphite shaft, which, coupled with his clubhead speed, again made him one of the
tour's longest players off the tee.
His iron play is generally accurate, his recovery and bunker play is very strong, and his
putting (especially under pressure) is possibly his greatest asset. He is largely
responsible for a shift to higher standards of athleticism amongst professional golfers,
and is known for utilizing more hours of practice than most
The Golfers Life
Crisis

Career was interrupted by personal and

health issues, including a highly
publicized scandal in 2009.

Comeback
Made a comeback in 2019 by winning the
Masters Tournament for the fifth time
Known for his incredible talent, mental
toughness, and work ethic in the sport.
 “At the age he had already

Rory McIlroy
won two of golf’s 4 major
championships—the U.S. Open
in 2011 and the Professional
Golfers’ Association of America
Birthdate: May 4, 1989. (PGA) Championship in 2012—
Birthplace: Holywood, Northern Ireland. and risen to the rank of number
one golfer in the world “
He was a child prodigy and was hitting 40
yard drives with specially sized clubs by
age of two and by age nine he had
recorded his first hole in one.

TURNED PROFESSIONAL IN 2007 AT

THE AGE OF 18.

As one of the longest hitters in the game and

Golf fitness program involves workouts five days
an excellent reader of distant putts, he won
per week, for 90 minutes a session.
wide recognition for his skill and early
success. He was honoured with an MBE
He performs a mix of resistance training and
(Member of the Order of the British Empire)
various cardio workouts such as running and
in 2012.
swimming.
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