Jordan Spieth Reveals How Tiger Woods Inspired Him to Get Into Golf

Tiger Woods, who was sidelined since last February, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame ceremony earlier this year. While it’s an obvious honor to his illustrious career, one cannot look past the massive influence he holds. Being active for over two decades, Woods is the reason countless children and current tour players were inspired to go out and play golf.

PGA Tour star Jordan Spieth was among those icons who grew up with Woods as his inspiration.

In honor of Woods‘ Hall of Fame Ceremony, TGR Live shared a few clips of players speaking of Woods and how he inspired them. After all, it is not every day that someone as legendary as Woods was inducted.

Jordan Spieth on how Tiger Woods helped him play golf better

With the way Woods dominated for years, it is not surprising to see him influence generations. After all, the 15-time major winner is considered the greatest to ever play. Spieth, who started playing professionally in 2012, revealed why Woods is the reason he turned to professional golf.

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“He made golf exciting and cool and he was the inspiration behind me wanting to go out and work every day to be as best as I can be,” Spieth said. “Not to mention what he’s done for the sport and for professional golf and what he’s done for the PGA Tour.”

Why did Woods become a golfer?

The 28-year-old also mentioned how he feels like thanking Woods when he sees him. However, that is not why Woods himself got into the game. “He got into it because he wanted to be the best he can be at playing golf and he’s about as good as anybody’s ever been,” according to Spieth.

Apart from Spieth, Jessica Korda, Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Abraham Ancer, Michelle Wie West, Henrik Stenson, Rickie Fowler, and Victor Hovland also shared their stories about Woods.

When was the Hall of Fame ceremony?

Taking place before the Players Championship, the World Golf Hall of Fame ceremony was held at the PGA Tour’s ‘Global Home’ headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Apart from Woods, Susie Maxwell Berning, Marion Hollins, and Tim Finchem were also honored for their contribution to the game of golf.

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