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How many times has Tiger Woods won the Masters?
Tiger Woods has won the Masters tournament on five occasions throughout his golf career. In this article, we will take you through all his Masters victories, key stats, and more!
Tiger Woods with the trophy//Getty Images
Who is Tiger Woods?
Tiger Woods is a professional golf player, and arguably one of the greatest players to ever play the sport. Tiger Woods turned pro in 1996. Tiger Woods won his first-ever Masters tournament in 1997. Tiger Woods won his first Masters tournament, twelve strokes ahead of runner-up Tom Kite. Tiger Woods also won the Masters in 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2019. Below is a table which shows you all the Masters tournaments which Tiger Woods has won.
The story of the 2001 Masters
Tiger Woods hit an 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the 2001 Masters tournament. Tiger Woods managed to hold off the challenge of David Duval, and Phil Mickelson to win his second Masters tournament.
Tiger Woods wins the Masters again in 2002
The manner in which Tiger Woods won his third Masters tournament in 2002 was impressive. With rounds of 70, 69, 66, 71, Tiger Woods finished the 2002 Masters tournament at 12-under 276, and three shots clear of Retief Goosen. “I always felt that I had the game that was good enough to win here at this tournament. But you need to have — and I keep saying it — you’ve got to have some good breaks.” - said Tiger Woods on winning the 2002 Masters.
Tiger Woods wins his fourth Masters in 2005
Tiger Woods won his fourth Masters tournament when he defeated Chris DiMarco in 2005. There was plenty of excitement as Tiger Woods made a 15-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole.
Relive the 2019 Masters
Tiger Woods came from behind to win the 2019 Masters tournament. Tiger Woods finished the 2019 Masters tournament at 13-under 275. Tiger Woods saw off the challenge from the likes of Brooks Koepka, and Xander Schauffele.
| Masters tournament | Masters champion |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods |
| 2005 | Tiger Woods |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods |
What is the Masters tournament?
The Masters tournament is one of the four major golf tournaments. The Masters tournament takes place once every year. It is the first major golf tournament of the year. The Masters tournament sees the best golfers in the world competing against each other. The Masters tournament is full of history, pride, and world-class golf. The first-ever Masters tournament was played in 1934.
Did Tiger Woods play in the 2024 Masters tournament?
Yes! Tiger Woods competed in the 2024 Masters Tournament. Tiger Woods did not make the cut, and he finished in 60th position. Tiger Woods will be going all out to win the 2025 Masters Tournament. The 2025 Masters tournament gets underway from the 7th of April until the 13th of April, 2025.
Which golf course is the Masters Tournament played at?
The Masters Tournament takes place at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA. Another interesting fact about Tiger Woods is that his real name is Eldrick Tont Woods. Tiger Woods got his nickname from his father, in honor of his close friend in the army, colonel Vuong Dang Phong, who was also referred to as Tiger.
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