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My Take
Tiger Woods changed what I thought an athlete's prime could look like—twice. The first version, the Stanford prodigy who lapped entire fields at majors, redefined golf's athleticism and global reach. But the second version moves me more: a body wrecked by surgeries and a reputation battered by setbacks, yet he clawed his way back into contention and winning. Few champions get to be both the untouchable genius and the underdog within one lifetime. His real legacy, in my view, is not the trophy count but the way he made golf feel urgent and dramatic for people who had never picked up a club.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tiger Woods
- Name (Japanese)
- タイガー・ウッズ
- Reading
- たいがー・うっず
- Born
- December 30, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Cypress, California, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- writer / professional golfer / animal trainer
2. Background
- High school
- Western High School
- University
- Stanford University
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
- 1997 Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award
- 1998 Best Male Athlete ESPY Award
- 1998 Showstopper of the Year ESPY Award
- 2000 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
- 2000 Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year
- 2000 BBC World Sport Star of the Year
- 2000 Best Male Athlete ESPY Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Albany, New Providence | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tiger Woods born?
Born December 30, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Tiger Woods from?
Tiger Woods is from Cypress, California, United States.
What does Tiger Woods do?
Tiger Woods works as writer, professional golfer, animal trainer.
How tall is Tiger Woods?
Tiger Woods is 185 cm.
What is Tiger Woods known for?
Notable works include Albany, New Providence.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.