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The Legacy of Tiger Woods: A Golfer’s Triumph Over Adversity
| Year | Achievements & Challenges | Impact and Significance |
|---|---|---|
| The Greatest Debate: Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Leo Messi or Tiger Woods? Regardless of sport, debating the greatest athlete in history leads to endless discussions. | ||
| 1995-2025 | Professional Career Accomplishments | In almost three decades as a professional, Tiger Woods has accumulated an astonishing 82 titles on the PGA Tour, ranking second only to Jack Nicklaus in major championships with 15. |
| 1997 | First Major Championship | Tiger Woods secured his first major victory in 1997 at the Masters Tournament in Augusta National, marking the beginning of his historic career. He has worn the green jacket five times. |
| 2025 | Recent Back Surgery | Tiger Woods recently underwent a surgery on his Achilles tendon. He has not raised a trophy since 2019, and he has lived with significant pain. |
| 1995 | Early Career Surgery | A very young Woods went through the operating room to remove scar tissue and two left knee tumors. His injuries have been a constant companion. |
| 2002 | Second Knee Surgery | Seven years after his first surgery, Woods underwent knee surgery to drain the liquid of the anterior cross ligament (LCA), marking the beginning of his chronic knee issues. |
| 2007 | Broken ACL and Fourth Surgery | The anterior cross ligament (LCA) was broken in August. Despite this, Woods won his the US Open but had to stop again due to intense knee pain. |
| 2010 | recurring knee injuries | The double sprain in the medial collateral ligament (MCL) resulted in a back injury with the most impact on his career so far |
| 2014 | Missed Two Majors | Back surgery forced Woods to miss part of the season, further delaying his recovery. The year: 2014 saw Woods undergo his second back surgery in a year, which forced him to undergo arthritis surgery on his left knee. |
| 2017 | Fourth Back Surgery and Missed Season | Fourth Back surgery in 2017 made Woods miss the whole season. |
| 2019 | Arthroscopy and Fifth Knee Surgery | After winning the Augusta Masters, Woods underwent an arthroscopy in his left knee to repair slight cartilage damage. |
| 2021 | Microdiscectomy and Car Accident | Woods underwent another microdiscectomy to remove a disc fragment pressing on a nerve. Later that year, he was involved in a car accident that almost cost his life |
| Total Operations | Multiple Operations | In total, Woods has had four back operations, five knee surgeries, and multiple issues with his Achilles, wrists, and other parts of his body. |