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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 25: Tiger Woods of the United States is presented with the trophy by Arnold Palmer of the United States, the win meant he re-gained the World’s number one position after the final round of the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Golf and Country Club on March 25, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 25: Tiger Woods of the United States is presented with the trophy by Arnold Palmer of the United States, the win meant he re-gained the World’s number one position after the final round of the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Golf and Country Club on March 25, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer have always shared a special bond. Both the professionals have great respect for each other as an individual as well as a professional. The 15-time major championship winner had a more of a father and son relationship with the King. Arnie even goes on to explain that in great detail in his memoir.
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Arnold Palmer on his relationship with Tiger Woods
Woods and Palmer shared a unique bond. While playing golf together, Tiger and Arnie became close, and a friendship developed between them. Thus they were seen enjoying moments with one another playing golf. Further, both the professionals enjoyed each other’s company and Arnie even went ahead to describe their relationship in his book, ‘A Life Well Played.’
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Arnold Palmer wrote how his relationship with his bond with Tiger grew stronger as Woods got older. It was a beautiful and truly emotional piece.
Arnie wrote, “Tiger Woods has won my tournament eight times, tying a PGA Tour record, and it’s been a pleasure to shake his hand at the end and congratulate him each time. Tiger and I have had a very good relationship over the years, but I sensed that we grew closer as he got a little bit older.”
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RIDGEDALE, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 22: Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the range prior to the Payne’s Valley Cup on September 22, 2020, on the Payne’s Valley course at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Payne’s Valley Cup)
He added, “I know when he won my tournament for the fifth time in 2008 we shared a warm embrace, and it felt different than other years. Tiger’s father had passed away in 2005, and his relationship with his dad was as strong as mine was with Pap. Perhaps that came through when we shared that hug, and that in some small way he looked upon me as a father figure of sorts.” Arnies beautiful words truly prove his love and respect for Tiger.
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How many times has Woods won at Bay Hill?
Tiger has always had a special bond at Bay Hill and has showcased his dominance at the golf course. He has won eight times at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. He won his first title in 2000 and then won three consecutive times from 2000 till 2003. Tiger won the event with an overall score of 18-under-par in 2000 with a four-shot lead. His fifth and sixth wins at Arnold Palmer Invitational came in 2008 and 2009. Woods won the event in 2009 with a score of five-under-par with a one-shot lead.
Eldrick’s seventh and eight-win came in 2012 and 2013. Tiger won the event in 2012 with an overall score of 13-under-par, winning by a five-shot cushion. He won his next and the eight-win at Bay Hill in 2013. Tiger won the event with a score of 13-under-par with a two-shot advantage. The most interesting thing to notice is that Woods has mostly won back to back at the event.
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