Masters: Top Tiger Woods Moments of All Time

Tiger Woods‘ name on the upcoming Masters list has undoubtedly directed the attention toward the 15-time major Champion. After one round at the Genesis Invitational Woods took a withdrawal and even passed on THE PLAYERS Championship. However, the uncertainty continued to rise even further when the American pro didn’t sign for the Valspar Championship.

Now, there are expectations for Woods to stage a comeback at the upcoming Masters. Let’s reminisce about some of the most memorable moments from his career at the Masters.

The 2009 showdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson

Recalling one of the most renowned rivalries in golf history: Phil Mickelson versus Tiger Woods. The world’s number 1 during that time, Woods was there to claim his next victory after the knee surgery. Meanwhile, Mickelson ranked number 2 during that time was in awesome form with two victories out of four events. Even though they weren’t on top of the leaderboard the match was undoubtedly the most talked about among the patrons.

They both scored a birdie on the par-5 second hole, but Mickelson took the lead by hitting a shot on the fifth hole within six feet and sinking the putt. After that, a shot landed just one foot away from the hole, surpassing what Woods was about to achieve. The GOAT made a comeback on eight holes and delivered a lengthy eagle putt and this rivalry continued. Although they didn’t manage to reach the top of the leaderboard, their competition stood out as one of Woods’ finest moments at the Masters.

In 2013, Woods narrowly avoided disqualification

At number four, the moment when Woods narrowly avoided disqualification as his ball struck the flagpole and rebounded into the water. This occurred during the second round of the 2013 Masters when Woods took a shot on the par-5 15th hole. When Woods incorrectly dropped the ball in the wrong spot. It could have been worse for the American pro but instead, he was given a two-shot penalty based on rule 33-7 and finished with an eighth.

Woods’ first Masters victory in 1997

Occupying the third spot, Woods’ iconic Masters triumph from 1997 is arguably one of the most memorable moments. At that time, he was just 21 years old and stunned the golf world with his performances at Augusta National.

Aside from the iconic moments, it was a dominating win for him with a 270 to beat the field by 12 strokes. It was marked as a record-breaking performance for Woods which was later tied by Jordan Spieth in 2015 and, it was broken by Dustin Johnson in 2020. This victory unquestionably played a monumental role in Woods’ career, giving him superstar status.

The unforgettable chip-in from a remarkable angle at the 2005 Masters

If you thought the first master’s win was the best moment of Tiger Woods then, the chip fly from April 2005 might lead you to reconsider your thoughts. Competing against Chris Di Marco Woods had an incredible duel in pursuit of his next major Championship. At first, DiMarco led Woods by four shots. However, by the conclusion of the third round, he had fallen behind by three.

This duel continued till, par-3 16th and what followed next became a legendary moment in Tiger Woods’ career. He hit his tee shot off to the left of the green which gave him a complex chip. But then, from approximately 25 feet above the hole, as the chip shot was made, gravity did its job, as everyone watched the ball roll down the slope toward the hole. As the ball crept closer to the cup, Woods and his caddie Steve Williams crouched down, observing one of the greatest moments in Masters history.

The victory at the 2019 Masters after a long wait

Ranked as one of the top moments, Woods’ victory in the 2019 Masters could arguably be considered the comeback of the decade. After a series of setbacks and a fourth back surgery Woods himself thought he would be unable to play let alone win the masters. He was away from the Augusta National for two years which shattered the hope for Woods’.

But the long-awaited victory found its way to Tiger Woods and he defeated Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Xander Schauffele by one stroke with a shot of a two-under 70. This marked Woods’ 15th Major win and his 5th victory at Augusta National. With the 2024 Masters on the horizon, who do you believe will surpass old records? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

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