Name: Tiger Woods’ professional debut in 1996
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Description: In 1996, Tiger Woods made his professional debut in the Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Park GC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 20-year-old fired rounds of 67-69-73-68 to finish T60, 12 strokes back of winner Loren Roberts. Check out his best moments on and off the course in his first week on the PGA TOUR as a pro.

Ahead of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, tournament-host Tiger Woods speaks on his chances of playing in the upcoming PNC Championship, what his recovery has been like following disc replacement surgery in October and his thoughts on playing PGA TOUR Champions events in 2026.

Tiger Woods on current physical status, playing future after recent back surgery

Check out all the best shots from Tiger Woods' 2000 season, where he accrued nine wins, including three major titles.

Tiger Woods' best shots from 2000 season

Check out Tiger Woods' best moments including near hole outs, long putts and good laughs from competing in “The Skins Game” over the years.

Tiger Woods' best moments from the ‘The Skins Game’

Watch a compilation of players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler hit amazing shots that cause the commentators to shout out in amazement at what they saw.

Golf announcer calls on the PGA TOUR that get increasingly more intense

 Check out the best shots from Tiger Woods’ 2019 win at the Baycurrent Classic, where he earned his 82nd career victory and tied Sam Snead's record for the most PGA TOUR wins.

Revisiting Tiger Woods’ 82nd victory | 2019 Baycurrent Classic

Check out the all-time greatest shots from the Baycurrent Classic, featuring Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa.

All-time best shots from Baycurrent Classic

During the 1999 TOUR Championship, Tiger Woods hit a rock on his downswing in the opening round but shakes off the resulting injury and goes on to win the event.

Looking back at Tiger Woods' rock shot, injury before winning TOUR Championship

Twenty-five years on, take a look back at Tiger Woods’ runaway victory at the 2000 Open Championship at The Old Course at St. Andrews. Woods won his first Open and fourth major title by eight strokes over runners-up Thomas Bjørn and Ernie Els, to complete the career Grand Slam. 

'Tiger 2000': Tiger Woods' emphatic eight-shot victory at The Open 

On this Father's Day, hear from Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and other TOUR players about the importance of family in their lives and the joy of seeing their children behind the 18th green after sinking a winning putt.

How fatherhood gives new perspective to TOUR players

Deep rough can cause problems, even for the best players in the world. Check out the best “golf is hard” moments from the thick stuff over the years.

Golf is Hard | Thick rough edition

Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic seasons in golf. Tiger Woods changed the golf landscape in 2000, securing nine victories including three major championships and breaking several PGA TOUR records. Twenty-five years later, "TIGER 2000" revisits that legendary season with a fresh perspective, featuring new interviews with Woods, his inner circle, rivals and peers.

Tune in to 'PGA TOUR ORIGINALS: TIGER 2000 presented by Genesis'

In Match No. 15 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club’s Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover and Nick Dunlap defeated Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Tiger Woods, Tom Kim and Max Homa 9-1 at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Highlights: Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive Golf Club

In Match No. 15 of TGL presented by SoFi, Tiger Woods from Jupiter Links Golf Club hits an incredible approach par-5 4th hole as his son, Charlie, watches on. 


Tiger Woods amped after incredible approach finds green at TGL

In Match No. 9 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club's Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young defeated Jupiter Links Golf Club's Tiger Woods, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Highlights: Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club

In Match No. 9 of TGL presented by SoFi, Tiger Woods hears the caddie say "99-yards" and proceeds to hit it that distance, however the hole was 199-yards on the par-4 13th hole, which lead to heckling from his teammates.

Tiger Woods hits it short after misunderstanding distance at TGL

In the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025, Tiger Woods joins CBS broadcasters Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman to discuss his mom Kultida Woods’ passing, moving the tournament from Riviera Country Club to Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) after the Los Angeles Wildfires, the state of the game of golf and when he expects to be competing on the PGA TOUR again in 2025.

Tiger Woods interview during Round 4 at The Genesis

Listen as some of PGA TOUR’s greatest stars talk about how Tiger Woods inspired them to play golf including Max Homa, Tony Finau and Justin Thomas.

PGA TOUR players talk about Tiger Woods’ inspiration on their game

Take a look back at the life of Kultida Woods through the years as she helped shape the legacy of her son, Tiger Woods. She passed away on Feb. 4, 2025.

Remembering Kultida Woods

Tiger Woods and Ernie Els talk about their epic duel at Kapalua during The Sentry in 2000. The victory marked Woods' fifth consecutive PGA TOUR win.

Tiger Woods versus Ernie Els at The Sentry 2000

Listen to some of the PGA TOUR’s greatest stars talk about what it was like competing against Tiger Woods, including Billy Andrade, Mark Calcaveccia and Adam Scott.

PGA TOUR players talk about playing with Tiger Woods

Take a look back as Tiger Woods captured his sixth-straight win after coming back from a seven-shot deficit at the 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 

Tiger Woods’ seven-shot comeback at 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach

Tiger Woods reminisces on his approach shot in the dark during the 2000 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone. Woods won the tournament by 11 strokes.

Tiger Woods talks about his ‘shot in the dark’

During the final round of the 2000 Memorial Tournament, Jack Nicklaus talks about Tiger Woods as he captures back-to-back victories at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Jack Nicklaus talks about Tiger Woods at 2000 Memorial Tournament

During his 100th week of being the No. 1 player in the world, Tiger Woods captured his 13th-straight win at the 2000 Bay Hill Invitational, which is now the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. 

Tiger Woods’ win at 2000 Arnold Palmer Invitational 

Watch as Tiger Woods recounts his incredible bunker shot at the par-5 18th during the final round of the 2000 Bell Canadian Open, which is now the RBC Canadian Open. That win marked his ninth victory of the year.

Tiger Woods talks about bunker shot at 2000 RBC Canadian Open

Tiger Woods trailed Matt Gogel by seven shots in the final round of the 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am before coming from behind down the stretch to claim victory. Tiger’s finish included a memorable hole out at the par-4 15th hole.

Tiger Woods 7-shot comeback at 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Following their overtime-win in Match No. 4 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner and Tom Kim talk about claiming their first victory over Boston Common Golf.

Jupiter Links Golf Club’s winning press conference at TGL

In Match No. 4 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner and Tom Kim defeated Boston Common Golf’s Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Adam Scott in the league’s first overtime match at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Highlights: Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf

In Match No. 4 of TGL presented by SoFi, Tiger Woods from Jupiter Links Golf Club and Rory McIlroy from Boston Common Golf trade clutch putts for par at the par-4 13th hole.

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy trade clutch par putts at TGL

In 1996, Tiger Woods made his professional debut in the Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Park GC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 20-year-old fired rounds of 67-69-73-68 to finish T60, 12 strokes back of winner Loren Roberts. Check out his best moments on and off the course in his first week on the PGA TOUR as a pro. 

Tiger Woods’ professional debut in 1996

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Cameron Young chips in from just off the green to make eagle at the par-5 15th hole.

Cameron Young’s chip-in eagle is the Shot of the Day

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 2 of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama and Akshay Bhatia. Five players sit tied for the lead at 10-under for the tournament heading into the weekend.

Highlights | Round 2 | Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Akshay Bhatia's 331-yard drive on the 487-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the left fairway, leaving 139 yards to the hole, his 140-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the right side of the green and leaves 17 feet 7 inches to the hole, and he makes a 17-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Akshay Bhatia rolls in 18-footer to finish with birdie at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Sepp Straka’s drive on the 564-yard, par-5 15th hole landed in the right fairway, traveling 325 yards and leaving 219 yards to the hole. His 209-yard shot from the fairway landed in the right bunker, 92 feet from the hole. Straka’s 88-foot bunker shot landed on the left green, leaving 4 feet 5 inches to the hole, and he made a 4-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

Sepp Straka makes birdie on No. 15 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Justin Rose’s 305-yard drive on the 487-yard, par-4 18th hole landed in the right fairway, his 173-yard approach from the fairway settled on the left side of the green, 7 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Justin Rose hits 173-yard approach to 7 feet, sets up birdie on 18 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, J.J. Spaun's 344-yard drive on the 564-yard, par-5 15th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 200 yards to the hole. His 204-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, 16 feet 7 inches from the hole. His 17-foot 4-inch putt leaves a 4-inch putt remaining, and he makes the 4-inch putt for birdie.

J.J. Spaun birdies par-5 15th at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Akshay Bhatia's drive on the 309-yard par-4 14th hole lands in the left fairway, his 50-foot-5-inch approach from the fairway lands on the right green, leaving a 17-foot putt, which he made for birdie.

Akshay Bhatia sinks 17-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Sepp Straka's drive on the 309-yard par-4 14th hole lands on the right green, leaving a 20-foot 1-inch putt, which he misses, leaving 3 feet 9 inches, and he makes the 3-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Sepp Straka drops 20-foot putt for birdie on No. 14 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, J.J. Spaun's 295-yard tee shot on the par-4 14th hole landed on the right green, leaving a 5-foot 1-inch putt, which he made for eagle.

J.J. Spaun hits 295-yard tee shot to 5 feet, makes eagle putt at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Wyndham Clark’s 266-yard drive on the 309-yard par-4 14th hole lands in the right fairway, his 87 feet 8 inches shot from the fairway lands on the right green, leaving 3 feet 8 inches to the hole, and he made a 3-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Wyndham Clark makes birdie after stuffing approach on No. 14 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler's 355-yard drive on the 564-yard, par-5 15th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 189 yards to the hole, his 188-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, 17 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he makes the 17-foot-4-inch putt for eagle.

Scottie Scheffler's 189-yard approach sets up eagle putt on No. 15 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Alex Noren's 180-yard tee shot on the 183-yard, par-3 17th landed on the left green, leaving a 12-foot 7-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Alex Noren sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Wyndham Clark's drive on the 513-yard, par-4 13th hole travels 315 yards and lands in the right fairway, his 188-yard approach shot lands on the right side of the green 24 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he makes a 24-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Wyndham Clark sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler's 286-yard drive on the 309-yard, par-4 14th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 48 feet 7 inches to the hole, his 45-foot 9-inch shot from the fairway landed on the right green, leaving a 3-foot putt, and he made the 3-foot putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler sinks 3-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Corey Conners' 295-yard drive on the 309-yard, par-4 14th hole lands on the right green, 9 feet 10 inches from the hole, his 10-foot-3-inch putt leaves a tap-in for par, and he makes a one-inch putt for birdie.

Corey Conners hits 295-yard drive to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Cameron Young's tee shot on the 183-yard par-3 17th hole travels 187 yards and lands on the right side of the green, leaving a 19-foot 3-inch putt, which he makes for birdie.

Cameron Young sinks 20-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Justin Rose's 352-yard drive on the 564-yard, par-5 15th hole lands in the left fairway, leaving 190 yards to the hole, his 198-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, 28 feet from the hole, and he made a 28-foot eagle putt.

Justin Rose sinks 28-foot eagle putt on No. 15 at Hero World Challenge

In the second round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Cameron Young’s drive on the 496-yard, par-4 16th hole traveled 291 yards and landed in the left fairway, his 190-yard approach shot settled on the right side of the green, 12 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made a 12-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.