The Ups & Downs of Tiger Woods
The Ups and Downs of Tiger WoodsTiger Woods, the world’s greatest golfer, has had many ups and downs throughout his career. From winning his first major championship at 21, to becoming the youngest golfer to ever win all four majors in a row, Woods has stellar achievements to his name. Woods is also credited for providing some of the most memorable sports moments in history thanks to his incredible golfing skills, such as making an ace at the Masters along with a spectacular 16 under par performance. But his career has also been full of downs, from personal issues in his private life to physical injuries ranging from neck and wrist problems to back surgeries.Highlights from Tiger Woods' Career Won his first major championship at 21 years of age. Became the youngest golfer to ever win all four majors in a row. Made an ace at the Masters with a spectacular 16 under par performance. Has a total of 82 PGA wins.Downs Along the Way Personal controversies outside of golf. Continued physical problems, with setbacks to neck, wrist, and back injuries. Sidelined with a recurrence of back pain in 2017, followed by spinal fusion surgery in 2018.The Future of Tiger WoodsWhile 2019 has posed its own challenges, Woods looked poised for a strong comeback. He ended the 2019 season with his first win in five years at the Zozo Championship in Japan. This win moved Woods up to sixth in the world rankings and tied the all-time record of 82 PGA wins. All signs points to Woods once-again becoming the best golfer in the world for the foreseeable future.It's hard to measure where Tiger Woods stands in the game of golf. But it's clear he has had his ups and downs.