Tiger Woods turns 50 — a look at his most dominant career records

Tiger Woods turns 50 today — and what a career it’s been. From teenage prodigy to golf’s global icon, Woods didn’t just win — he rewrote the history books. 

To honour Woods’ 50th birthday, GolfMagic has rounded up 50 of the most astounding statistics from a career that has defined modern golf, celebrating his impact, dominance and legacy.

Let’s dive in… 

1–10: Records & All-Time Greats82 official PGA Tour wins — tied with Sam Snead for the all-time record15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus683 weeks as World No.1 — the most in Official World Golf Ranking historyYoungest player to complete the Career Grand Slam, doing so by age 24Only player to hold all four majors simultaneously (“Tiger Slam”)Lowest single season scoring average (68.17 in 2000), an all-time PGA Tour markLowest career scoring average in Tour history11× PGA Tour Player of the Year — one of the most decorated seasons totals ever9× Vardon Trophy winner (lowest scoring average)10× Money leader on the PGA Tour’s official list (career earnings leader)Tiger Woods’ 15 Major Wins

The Masters 

Won: 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019

US PGA 

Won: 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007

U.S. Open

Won: 2000, 2002, 2008

The Open 

Won: 2000, 2005, 2006

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11–20: Majors & Major Dominance5 Masters titles — one of the strongest records in golf’s green jacket history at Augusta National (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)4 PGA Championships — (1999 Medinah; 2000 Valhalla; 2006 Medinah, 2007 Southern Hills)3 U.S. Open titles — (2000 Pebble Beach, 2002 Bethpage, 2008 Torrey Pines)3 Open Championships — (2000 St Andrews, 2005 St Andrews, 2006 Royal Liverpool)90 total major starts across his careerLargest margin of victory in U.S. Open history — 15 shots (2000)One of six golfers ever to win all four majors and complete the career grand slam (joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Rory McIlroy)22 years between first and last major wins — a testament to enduring excellence14–1 final round major performance when leading/co-leadingLed or co-led after all four rounds in multiple majors across his career

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21–30: PGA Tour & Streaks142 consecutive cuts made — a record that remains on the PGA Tour9 wins in a single season (2000)Multiple 7-win seasons on TourWon at least one Tour event for 15 straight seasonsMost PGA Tour wins at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (8)Most PGA Tour wins at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (8)7 victories at the Farmers Insurance OpenMultiple 5+ win seasons281 consecutive weeks at World No. 1Held all four majors and the PGA Tour’s flagship event, The Players Championship, simultaneously in 2001

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31–40: Historic Numbers & PercentagesOver 20% win rate in Tour events — legendary dominanceTop 10 in over 50% of career startsMost European Tour wins by an American (41) — thanks to co-sanctioned events; only nine behind all-time European Tour winner Seve Ballesteros (50)Holes-in-one: 20 in his career and 3 on PGA Tour (1996, 1997 and 1998)Converted more than 90% of 54-hole leads into winsVictories by 10+ shots at multiple tournamentsVictories by 5+ strokes in more than a dozen eventsMultiple streaks of five straight PGA Tour winsCareer earnings exceeding $120 million on PGA TourMultiple decades with wins (1990s, ’00s, ’10s)

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41–50: Legacy, Impact & UnbreakablesMost weeks at World No.1 across any sport ranking14 majors with final-round leadsOne of golf’s most telecast draws ever, driving record audiences worldwideRemains the only player to ever win the US Junior Amateur Championship (1991-1993) three timesMultiple comeback victories after surgeries — including 2019 MastersRevolutionised golf sponsorships worldwideCreated a generation of players influenced by his dominanceHis “Tiger Effect” boosted golf participation globallyInspirational story of resilience and human spirit beyond sportBroadly regarded as the greatest golfer of the modern era

As a result of Woods turning 50, he will now become eligible to compete on the over 50s PGA Tour Champions in 2026. 

Woods is currently still recovering from the seventh back surgery of his career, which he underwent in October. 

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Rest up Tiger, enjoy your big day, and we’ll see you next season. 

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