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The world's best professional golfer since his emergence in 1996, Tiger Woods is expected to break many of the PGA Tour's sacred records.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported...
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported...
The world's best professional golfer since his emergence in 1996, Tiger Woods is expected to break many of the PGA Tour's sacred records.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million combined.
It didn't take long before Woods won his first major golf championship, the Masters in April of 2007. He won by a commanding 12 strokes, the biggest margin in the tournament's history, becoming the first African-American to win the event. Woods has won 13 majors, five behind the record of 18 set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods' 61 Tour wins is fifth all time, and he is the fastest player to reach 50 wins.
Only cyclist Lance Armstrong and Woods have been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times, while Woods owns nine PGA Player of the Year awards.
Woods is expected to become the first professional athlete to reach a billion dollars in net worth, having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements in 2007.
Interest in Woods stretches worldwide, with TV attendance more than doubling since his involvement with professional golf. Many credit Woods with the cultural change in a sport stereotyped as insular. Woods is married to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model.
Woods, 31, who is of African-American and Asian descent, grew up in Orange County, Calif., while his father, Earl Woods, taught him the game of golf. He quickly turned into a child prodigy, reportedly shooting a score of 48 over 9 holes by age 3 and meriting segments on The Mike Douglas Show and Golf Digest.
By age 20, Woods had won three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles on his way to becoming an up-and-coming PGA Tour star. When he turned professional in August of 1996, Woods signed endorsement deals with Nike and Titleist worth a reported $60 million combined.
It didn't take long before Woods won his first major golf championship, the Masters in April of 2007. He won by a commanding 12 strokes, the biggest margin in the tournament's history, becoming the first African-American to win the event. Woods has won 13 majors, five behind the record of 18 set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods' 61 Tour wins is fifth all time, and he is the fastest player to reach 50 wins.
Only cyclist Lance Armstrong and Woods have been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times, while Woods owns nine PGA Player of the Year awards.
Woods is expected to become the first professional athlete to reach a billion dollars in net worth, having earned an estimated $100 million from winnings and endorsements in 2007.
Interest in Woods stretches worldwide, with TV attendance more than doubling since his involvement with professional golf. Many credit Woods with the cultural change in a sport stereotyped as insular. Woods is married to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model.
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Focus on Phelps, again
Over the years, Michael Phelps has mastered the art of playing coy.
He has been answering reporters' questions since he was 15, and he knows exactly how much information his answers should reveal. When asked recently whether he thinks he'll be named...Tags: Athletes, Casino and Gambling, Beijing Games, Swimming, Multi-Sport Events
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Endorsement field shrinks for athletes
Associated PressAssociated Press Turns out, Tiger Woods wouldn't really rather have a Buick. At least not anymore. When Woods ended his nine-year relationship with General Motors Corp. last week—a mutual decision between a megawatt celebrity who doesn't need...Tags: Athletes, Microsoft Corp., David Beckham, LeBron James, Automotive Equipment
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La crisis económica ya no juega golf
PRENSA ASOCIADAGeneral Motors puso fin esta semana a un multimillonario contrato de comercialización de la imagen del golfista Tiger Woods. La crisis económica que vive la industria automotriz no ha dejado otra opción y la empresa ha echado mano a la tijera para...Tags: U.S. Open Golf, Dining and Drinking, Automotive Equipment, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, General Motors Corp.
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Woods among the few athletes who can give up endorsements during tough economic times
AP National WriterTurns out, Tiger Woods wouldn't really rather have a Buick. At least not anymore. When Woods ended his nine-year relationship with General Motors Corp. on Monday — a mutual decision between a megawatt celebrity who doesn't need the work and a...Tags: Athletes, Microsoft Corp., David Beckham, LeBron James, Automotive Equipment
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Even as SI muddies waters, Phelps' prize clearly visible
In the interest of building some modicum of suspense, the people at Sports Illustrated have assembled a large group of candidates for the magazine's Sportsman of the Year award, which will be announced Tuesday. It is an eclectic group that includes...Tags: Athletes, Jimmie Johnson, Beijing Games, Jimmy Johnson, Basketball
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Crosby happy to keep his star in a small market
mark.herrmann@newsday.comCommon sense says that any star athlete, especially a hockey player, would do anything to get in the bright lights of the big city and become an even bigger star. Common sense would be wrong, at least on Sidney Crosby. He has nothing against New York -...Tags: Luke Richardson, Reggie Jackson, Wayne Gretzky, LeBron James, Toronto Maple Leafs
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A message to Mack Brown: It's time to can the hypocritical hyperbole
Runningoff at the typewriter ... Memo to Texas Coach Mack Brown: Shut up. Brown said earlier this week that college football "screams for a playoff." Yeah, ol' Mack is screaming about a playoff now that there's a possibility his Longhorns might get...Tags: Basketball, Florida State Seminoles, Football, Thanksgiving, Ohio State University
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Spreading joy to all of the sports world
To all of you post-Thanksgiving maniacs out there today, scouring the aisles for that must-have toy, fighting the crowds and braving Black Friday, would you mind doing me a favor and picking up a few gifts for those special sports someones on my Christmas...Tags: Football, Tim Tebow, National Football League, Rashard Lewis, J.J. Redick
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Weekend Watchdog holiday sports shopping spree
Having trouble shopping for that hard-to-please man in your life? Does Dad already have every Craftsman ratchet set made since 1925? No need to panic. We're here to help during this busy holiday shopping season. Here are some gift ideas for the sports-...Tags: Martin Scorsese, Kings (tv program), Friday Night Lights (tv program), Spring Training, Robert De Niro
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Experience this! a chain of healthy neighborhood eateries quietly creeps up on Mickey D's
By Rick Kogan Photo by Charles Osgood . . . In the loop . Sidewalks . A menu touting "no beef" and "no pork" will not grab the crowd at Gibson's, but then the crowd at Gibson's isn't likely to abandon the flashy pleasures of that restaurant's...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Rhythm and Blues, Barack Obama
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GM, Woods part ways
The Associated PressGeneral Motors Corp. said Monday it is ending its nine-year endorsement deal with golf superstar Tiger Woods as the automaker continues to cut expenses and hoard cash while trying to survive the worst sales downturn in a quarter-century. The cash-...Tags: U.S. Open Golf, Dining and Drinking, Automotive Equipment, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, General Motors Corp.
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Check if Shaq's lips move
A weekly look at five talking points that have the league buzzing: 1. Let the Shaq circus begin. Let's see, the last time Shaquille O'Neal took time to discuss the Heat, he disparaged Pat Riley, blamed the Heat medical staff for his injuries, and...Tags: Al Harrington, Phil Jackson, Basketball, O.J. Mayo, Jermaine O'Neal
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