Held all four majors at once (2000–01) and won the 2019 Masters after spinal fusion surgery.
Active 1996–present
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Major championships Achievement | 15 | 83 |
| PGA Tour wins Achievement | 82 | 100 |
| PGA Player of the Year awards Dominance | 11 | 100 |
| Most majors in one season Peak | 3 | 100 |
| Most Tour wins in one season Peak | 9 | 69 |
| Seasons from first to last major Longevity | 23 | 92 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: www.pgatour.com, as of 2025 season end.
Won 15 majors, a record-tying 82 Tour wins, and 11 Player of the Year awards. His 2000 to 2001 Tiger Slam is the highest peak in the sport's history. He transformed golf's athleticism, audience, and prize money. His 2009 personal scandal lowers his character score, while his 2019 comeback shows remarkable resilience.
Impact 10/10 · Character 6/10 · Claude Opus 5.5 (medium effort) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Woods paired 15 majors and 11 Player of the Year awards with an extraordinary peak, including three majors in one season, and changed expectations for athletic preparation and competitive intensity in golf. His career longevity was interrupted by major personal and physical setbacks, but his competitive return adds important context.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Woods won 15 majors and 82 PGA Tour events, revolutionizing the athleticism, global audience, and financial scale of golf. His peak stretch around 2000 stands as the most dominant golf ever played.
Impact 10/10 · Character 7/10 · gemini-2.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
15 majors, 82 PGA wins, 11 Player of the Year awards and three-major seasons revolutionized fitness, athleticism and global popularity; the Tiger Effect expanded the sport's reach even as personal setbacks tempered the character score.
Impact 10/10 · Character 7/10 · Grok 4.5 (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25