Name: Tiger Woods wins 1997 Motorola Western Open
Uploaded: 2013-12-10T01:49:02.000Z
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Description: In the final round he birdied 14 and 15 to beat Frank Nobilo and capture his third win of the year.

The famed Blue Monster Course is back: Trump National Doral was an annual stop on TOUR for more than 50 years, and after a decade hiatus, the best in the world return this week for the Cadillac Championship. Enjoy this edition of “Golf Is Hard,” featuring Rory McIlroy’s losing battle with a greenside bunker, Kevin Streelman’s caddie climbing a palm tree, Tiger Woods’ tussle with a fairway bunker and plenty of pros eating their share of humble pie on the difficult track.

Golf Is Hard: Trump National Doral's Blue Monster Course

In Match 2 of the TGL Finals Series presented by SoFi, Tiger Woods from Jupiter Links hits his signature stinger on No. 6 “Stinger” in his first competitive golf event in over a year.

Tiger Woods hits signature stinger shot in return at TGL Finals

 Tiger Woods gets an immersive experience at the recently opened PGA TOUR Studios in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Tiger relives his iconic “Better than most!” putt on the Island Green at TPC Sawgrass at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2001.

Tiger Woods relives ‘Better than most’ putt at THE PLAYERS

Golf is uniquely a game of self-regulation. Check out some of the best sportsmanship moments on the PGA TOUR over the years, including Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sahith Theegala and other stars.

Happy National Sportsmanship Day | Best sportsmanship moments on PGA TOUR

Tiger Woods, 82-time PGA TOUR winner, has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard a record eight times. Here are his most clutch moments from Bay Hill Club & Lodge over the years.
 

Tiger Woods’ most clutch shots at Arnold Palmer Invitational

In the third round of The Genesis Invitational, tournament host Tiger Woods joins the booth and discusses course strategy at The Riviera Country Club, how he's started to play golf again, upcoming changes to the PGA TOUR and his work with TGR Learning Centers. Woods and the team look back at his first start on the PGA TOUR, which was at Riviera.

Tiger Woods joins booth at The Genesis  

Ahead of the 2026 The Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods hints on his return to golf on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. Woods underwent disc replacement surgery in October 2025.

‘I’m trying’: Tiger Woods on returning to competition 

Ahead of the 2026 The Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods discusses his position on potentially captaining the U.S. Ryder Cup Team and managing his time around the decision.

Tiger Woods on potential to captain U.S. Ryder Cup Team

Ahead of the 2026 The Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods answers questions about hosting the event, being part of the PGA TOUR’s Future Competitions Committee, his current recovery from injury and potential plans to play again.

Tiger Woods addresses media at The Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods and Pebble Beach, a match made in heaven. Check out Woods' best shots at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, including moments from his T2 finish in 1997 and a vintage comeback victory in 2000.

Tiger Woods’ best shots at Pebble Beach from 1997 and 2000

Relive the best shots of Tiger Woods' career at the Farmers Insurance Open. Woods won the Farmers seven times, including four straight from 2005-2008.

Tiger Woods' all-time best shots at Farmers Insurance Open

"Some guy named Tiger." "Former front man of the golf boys." Just some of the great intros American actor Will Ferrell gave ahead of Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL.

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

In Match No. 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick defeat Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and stand-in member Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Tiger Woods joined the broadcast to share updates on his recovery from back surgery and his thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the TOUR. 


TGL highlights: NYGC dominates Jupiter; Tiger Woods catches Hammer fever

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Celebrate Tiger Woods' 50th birthday with the top 50 shots from his illustrious PGA TOUR career, including incredible hole-outs, amazing escapes and countless winning moments.

Tiger turns 50 | Tiger's top 50 shots of TOUR career

 To celebrate Tiger Woods' 50th birthday, Rocco Mediate talks about the impact Woods would have on the Champions Tour, where players must be at least 50 years old to play.

Rocco Mediate on Tiger Woods potentially joining PGA TOUR Champions

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

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 the final round he birdied 14 and 15 to beat Frank Nobilo and capture his third win of the year.

Tiger Woods wins 1997 Motorola Western Open

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The last three PGA TOUR winners all missed the cut at the PGA Championship. Will the pattern continue north of the border? Golfbet experts Chris Breece and Will Gray break down their picks for who might extend the streak at the RBC Canadian Open.

DraftKings odds: Winning trend that could roll on at RBC Canadian Open

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman has three host country favorites in three markets you should bet on this week at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.

Running with Rick: Three Canadians to back at RBC Canadian Open

Ahead of his debut at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Ben James' Virginia golf teammates tell fans why they should root for him as he begins his pro career on the PGA TOUR.

Why Ben James’ Virginia teammates say you should root for him

Ahead of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, PGATOUR.COM’s Paul Hodowanic explains five things to know about the newest PGA TOUR rookie Ben James as he makes his debut, including his stellar amateur career, elite ball-striking abilities and “limited but notable” professional experience.

The Five: Things to know about rookie Ben James

Before the 2026 Cadillac Championship, join Ryan Fox on the range as he breaks down the unique tendencies of his swing, such as his extremely pointed left toe, the way he bends at the side on the downswing and his strong grip.

My Swing | Ryan Fox breaks down quirky, unconventional swing 

Go behind the scenes with J.T. Poston after his win at the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday as he celebrates with family, shares emotional moments and receives the trophy from Jack Nicklaus.

Mic’d up with J.T. Poston after winning the Memorial Tournament

Check out the best Shots of the Week from the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, featuring unbelievable putts from Ryan Gerard and Jordan Spieth, chip-ins from Aaron Rai and Eric Cole, plus an unreal flop shot from Denny McCarthy.

Denny McCarthy's unbelievable hole-out leads Shots of the Week

After winning the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by workday, J.T. Poston discusses a long Sunday of golf, losing the lead, staying patient and coming out on top in a two-hole playoff to claim his fourth PGA TOUR title.

J.T. Poston news conference after winning the Memorial

Following the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, PGATOUR.COM’s Paul Hodowanic shares his top five things to remember from Muirfield Village, including J.T. Poston’s impressive victory, Ryan Gerard’s heartbreaking defeat and tough weeks for both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

The Five: Things to remember from the Memorial

Check out all the best shots from the final round of the Memorial, featuring Wyndham Clark, J.T. Poston, Sam Burns and Ryan Gerard, among others. 

Highlights | Round 4 and Playoff | the Memorial

Check out the best bets that cashed this week at the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, including another strong performance from Si Woo Kim, a late surge from Ryan Gerard and a victory from J.T. Poston.

Winning Wagers: Top five bets that hit at the Memorial

After defeating Ryan Gerard on the second playoff hole to with the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, J.T. Poston discusses winning his first tournament of the year after a rough start to 2026, mental struggles believing in himself, staying patient on Sunday and coming out on top.

J.T. Poston interview after winning the Memorial

On the second playoff hole at the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, J.T. Poston makes par with a two putt, while Ryan Gerard makes a three-putt bogey and Poston wins his fourth PGA TOUR title.

J.T. Poston pars to defeat Ryan Gerard on second playoff hole to win the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, J.T. Poston's drive on the 482-yard, par-4 18th went 314 yards into the right fairway, his 162-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

J.T. Poston gets up-and-down from 162 yards for birdie on No. 18 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, J.T. Poston hits his third shot to 11 feet at the par-4 17th hole. Ryan Gerard then makes a 37-foot birdie putt on No. 17 to get to 12-under par. Poston responds saving a par to stay 11-under par heading into the par-4 72nd hole. Poston then hits his second shot on No. 18 to 7 feet, making the birdie to tie Gerard at 12-under. Gerard responds by making a 5-foot comebacker to save par and force the playoff.

Gerard, Poston trade clutch, closing birdies to force playoff at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 484-yard, par-4 17th went 291 yards into the left fairway, his 201-yard approach landed on the right green 36 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 36-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard sinks 37-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Wyndham Clark's tee shot on the 200-yard, par-3 16th hole landed on the left green, 9 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the 9-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Wyndham Clark hits tee shot to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, J.T. Poston's drive on the 549-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 298 yards into the right fairway. His 243-yard approach from the fairway found the left bunker, leaving 39 feet 4 inches to the hole. Poston's 42-foot-11-inch shot from the greenside bunker landed on the left green 3 feet 7 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.