Tiger Woods the man who became the youngest Masters champ at the age of 21 is meant for even bigger achievements no doubt.
Tiger Woods has held the number one position in the world rankings for the most consecutive weeks and for the greatest total number of weeks. Tiger Woods has been awarded PGA Player of the Year a record ten times and has the record of leading the money list in nine different seasons.
His father began calling Woods by the nickname “Tiger” in honor of a fellow soldier and friend who had the same moniker. Tiger Woods learned to play golf as a child. His father, Earl, served as his teacher and mentor. Around the age of eight, Woods had become extremely proficient at the game, showing off his skills on such television shows as Good Morning America.
Tiger Woods was chosen as the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year and ESPY Male Athlete of the Year in 1997. He was also one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in history.