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You don’t need to follow golf to feel this one. When someone like Tiger Woods steps back like this, it cuts through the sport pretty quickly.
Woods has announced he’s stepping away from golf “for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” following a recent car crash in Florida that led to DUI-related charges. In a statement, he said he understands “the seriousness of the situation” and wants to prioritise his wellbeing and work towards “lasting recovery.”
Just days earlier, details of the crash began to emerge. According to authorities, Woods’ vehicle clipped a trailer, flipped and left him needing help to climb out. Officers noted signs of impairment at the scene, although no alcohol was detected in his breath. Woods said he had taken prescription medication earlier that day and declined further testing.
For anyone who’s followed his career, none of this exists in isolation. Woods spent years dealing with serious injuries, multiple surgeries, and the wear and tear that comes with competing at such a high level, as well as numerous high-profile personal scandals.
If Tiger Woods never returns to golf, he will already retire as one of the all-time greats, with 82 PGA Tour victories – tying him for the most in history – and 15 major championships, a feat surpassed only by Jack Nicklaus. Woods spent a staggering 683 weeks as World Number One, and is the only golfer to have completed a career grand slam three times. You can read his full career accomplishments below.
Tiger Woods’ Career Accomplishments
- 15 Professional Major Championships: Ranks second all-time behind Jack Nicklaus (18).
- The Tiger Slam (2000–2001): The only player in the modern era to hold all four professional major championship titles at the same time.
- Youngest Career Grand Slam Winner: Completed the Career Grand Slam at age 24; he is one of only five players to achieve this (alongside Nicklaus, Hogan, Player, and Sarazen).
- Triple Career Grand Slam: One of only two players (with Nicklaus) to win each of the four majors at least three times.
- Largest Margin of Victory: Won the 2000 US Open by 15 strokes, the largest margin in major championship history. He also holds the Masters record for margin of victory (12 strokes in 1997).
PGA Tour and Ranking Milestones
- 82 PGA Tour Wins: Tied with Sam Snead for the most victories in PGA Tour history.
- 683 Total Weeks at World No. 1: The most in history—more than double the total of the next closest player (Greg Norman at 331).
- 281 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1: Holds the record for the longest streak at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking (2005–2010).
- 11-Time PGA Tour Player of the Year: A record number of Jack Nicklaus Awards.
- Lowest Career Scoring Average: Holds the record for the lowest adjusted scoring average in PGA Tour history (67.79 in both 2000 and 2007).
Historical Achievements
- 142 Consecutive Cuts Made: From 1998 to 2005, Tiger never missed a weekend, shattering the previous record of 113 held by Byron Nelson.
- Unprecedented Amateur Success: The only player to win three consecutive U.S. Junior Amateur Championships followed by three consecutive U.S. Amateur Championships.
- PGA Tour Career Earnings Leader: Remains the all-time leader in career prize money on the PGA Tour (PGA Tour earnings: $USD120,999,166)
- 24 Consecutive Cuts at The Masters: As of 2024, he holds the record for the most consecutive cuts made at Augusta National.
We wish him all the best in his recovery.
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