Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the two greatest golfers in history, right up there with Jack Nicklaus. It’s hard to argue against that, given his 15 major titles, 82 PGA Tour wins, and the ...

Editor’s Note: In honor of Tiger Woods' 50th birthday on Dec. 30, 2025, Golf Digest is analyzing different parts of Woods' game and career to explain what made the 15-time major champion so great.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Tiger Woods might long for the day when all anyone questioned was his swing. Because until now, no one ever doubted his putting. But as Woods begins his road to the Masters ...

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his third shot on the 16th hole during the second round of The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 18, 2014 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Ross ...

Young Tiger Woods—which I'm defining here as the period before he turned 30, encompassing eight major wins from his 1997 Masters through 2002—was a phenomenon. He was a disruptor in the truest sense ...