
The next decade of Woods's career was marked by comebacks from personal problems and injuries. During this time, he won 13 of golf's major championships. He was the top-ranked golfer in the world from August 1999 to September 2004 (264 consecutive weeks) and again from June 2005 to October 2010 (281 consecutive weeks). Throughout the first decade of the 21st century, Woods was the dominant force in golf. He reached number one in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in June 1997, less than a year after turning pro.

By the end of April 1997, he had won three PGA Tour events in addition to his first major, the 1997 Masters, which he won by 12 strokes in a record-breaking performance.
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įollowing an outstanding junior, college, and amateur golf career, Woods turned professional in 1996 at the age of 20. He is an inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and is one of the most famous athletes in modern history. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf records.
