Name: 'Tiger 2000': Tiger Woods' emphatic eight-shot victory at The Open
Uploaded: 2025-07-20T12:04:12.000Z
Duration: 188 s
Description: 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.

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

PGA TOUR rookie Quade Cummins grew up in small-town Oklahoma, where he played on junior golf circuits with fellow TOUR pro Max McGreevy. They have remained close friends into adulthood, despite their earliest meeting featuring a small controversy. 

Quade Cummins shares earliest memory of longtime friend Max McGreevy

In the opening round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Wyndham Clark, Sepp Straka, and Akshay Bhatia shot a 6-under 66 to sit atop the leaderboard.

Highlights | Round 1 | Hero World Challenge

In the opening round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler carded a 6-under 66 to sit atop the leaderboard in a five-way tie for first. 

Scottie Scheffler shoots 6-under 66 | Round 1 | Hero World Challenge

PGA TOUR rookie Steven Fisk grew up at Rum Creek Golf, a nine-hole par-3 course and driving range outside Atlanta, cultivating a strong iron game that served him well as he captured his first PGA TOUR win at the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship.

How parents' par-3 course led Steven Fisk to PGA TOUR winner's circle

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Wyndham Clark drains a 36-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Wyndham Clark's impressive birdie is the Shot of the Day

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Keegan Bradley hits a 165-yard tee shot on the 168-yard par-3 17th, landing on the left green and leaving a 13-foot 1-inch putt, which he makes for birdie.

Keegan Bradley sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Cameron Young's drive on the 494-yard, par-4 16th went 318 yards into the left fairway, his 150-yard approach from the fairway landed in the left fairway 37 feet from the hole, and he made a 37-foot shot from the fairway for birdie.

Cameron Young holes out 37-foot shot from fairway for birdie at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Justin Rose's tee shot on the 168-yard par-3 17th hole lands on the left green, 9 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made a 9-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Justin Rose hits 168-yard tee shot to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Justin Rose's drive on the 494-yard, par-4 16th hole travels 330 yards and lands in the right fairway, leaving 147 yards to the hole. His 140-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, 22 feet from the hole, and he makes the 22-foot putt for birdie.

Justin Rose sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Robert MacIntyre's 316-yard drive on the 494-yard, par-4 16th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 162 yards to the hole. His 151-yard approach shot from the fairway landed on the left side of the green, 33 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 33-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Robert MacIntyre sinks 34-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler's 313-yard drive on the 562-yard, par-5 15th landed in the right fairway, leaving 232 yards to the hole. His 236-yard shot from the fairway landed on the left side of the green, 46 feet 2 inches from the hole. His 45-foot 1-inch putt left the ball 3 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler hits 236-yard approach to 46 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler's 289-yard drive on the 314-yard, par-4 14th hole lands on the left green, leaving a 54-foot 7-inch putt, his 55-foot 2-inch putt leaves 2 feet 1 inch remaining, and he makes the 2 feet 1 inch putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler hits 289-yard drive to 54 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Wyndham Clark's 320-yard drive on the 330-yard par-4 7th hole lands in the left bunker, leaving a 33-foot 9-inch shot to the hole, and he holes out from the greenside bunker for eagle.

Wyndham Clark holes out from bunker for eagle on No. 7 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Sepp Straka's 306-yard drive on the 472-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the left fairway, leaving 146 yards to the hole, his 143-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, 8 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he makes an 8-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

Sepp Straka sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler's 328-yard drive on the 501-yard, par-4 13th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 169 yards to the hole. His 168-yard approach shot from the fairway landed on the left side of the green and finished 11 feet from the hole. Scheffler made an 11-foot putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler hits 168-yard approach to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, J.J. Spaun's 302-yard drive on the 562-yard, par-5 15th hole lands in the left fairway, leaving 244 yards to the hole. His 231-yard shot from the fairway lands in the right fairway, 41 feet 8 inches from the hole. His 36-foot 7-inch shot from the fairway lands on the right green, leaving 5 feet 2 inches to the hole. Spaun makes a 5-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

J.J. Spaun sinks 5-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Hero World Challenge

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Corey Conners' 169-yard tee shot on the 168-yard par-3 17th landed on the left green, leaving a 6-foot 2-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Corey Conners hits 169-yard tee shot to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17

In the first round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Justin Rose's 333-yard drive on the 501-yard, par-4 13th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 165 yards to the hole. His 163-yard approach shot from the fairway landed on the right side of the green and finished 10 feet 5 inches from the hole. Rose made a 10-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.