Tiger Woods was the man when it came to golf. Every golf fan, no matter how young or old is aware of his journey. With 82 PGA Tour wins, out of which fifteen are major championships, he simply was the GOAT. Arguably, still is. His game might have deteriorated due to his physical health, but his fans still remember him for all the accolades he has achieved. By the time he was five years old, Woods was already playing golf at a competitive level.

He began participating in junior tournaments and quickly rose through the ranks. His first notable victory came at the age of eight when he won the 1994 Junior World Golf Championships. Well, recently one of his throwback videos has made it all over the internet. Jamie Kennedy took to his official X account and shared a video of Tiger Woods walking in the Meridian Golf Club as a part of the 1990 US Amateur. He wore a green, full-sleeved shirt, paired with a pair of black cargo pants, and had his white cap on.

His aura was simply unbeatable, even when he was just fourteen years old. Kennedy captioned the post, “Tiger and his caddie. 1990 US Amateur. How am I just seeing this footage now?!?” This was in sheer astonishment. While Tiger Woods’s presence was, of course, charming, it was not him that garnered all the attention. It was his caddie, who is approximately the size of a Mountain Man, that caught his attention.

The world is not sure as to who the bagman is but he left everyone, including Kennedy, wondering who he was and why Tiger Woods did not stick with him as a caddie.

Tiger Woods’s former caddie was. dubbed as Hank Williams Jr.

Hank Williams Jr., the legendary American singer, has a rugged and distinctive appearance that perfectly complements his country-rock persona. Known for his thick, full beard and signature sunglasses, he often sports shoulder-length, unkempt dark hair, which has grayed with age. His athletic build and confident posture give him a strong, commanding presence, whether performing or in casual settings. His style blends country and rock elements, often seen in denim jeans, boots, leather jackets, and occasionally a cowboy hat, reflecting his down-to-earth yet rebellious vibe.

Well, Tiger Woods’s caddie from the video pretty much had everything except the boots and the leather jacket. Had he worn those, he would definitely look like the musician. Taking to this, one of them wrote, “Hank Williams jr on the bag”. While another wrote, “That caddie is legit. Someone needs to find this dude. 😂”

Tiger Woods has been a legend ever since he was in his teens. One significant moment from Tiger Woods’s career during the 90s was at the 1990 Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego. At just 14 years old, Woods dominated the boys’ 15-17 age group, finishing with an impressive margin of victory. This victory was a key milestone in his early career, showcasing his exceptional talent and potential. What made this achievement even more remarkable was that Woods became the youngest player to win the prestigious tournament at that time. Taking to this, one of them commented, “Tiger was so good he could just grab a bum off the street on the way to the course to carry his clubs for him.”

Another made a joke out of Tiger Woods’s insane transformation from being a skinny kid to a well-built man and sarcastically wrote, “Today’s Tiger probably has more muscle weight than the weight of this caddie and young Tiger combined.”  While another simply wrote, “Amazing. We weren’t ready,” looking at the video.

What are your thoughts about his caddie from the 1990 US Amateur? Let us know in the comments section below!

If expectations were low for Tiger Woods ahead of the 2025 season, perhaps those were elevated when he and Charlie Woods finished runner-up at the 2024 PNC Championship.

Woods had microdecompression surgery on his lower back Sept. 13 to relieve nerve impingement and back pain and hasn’t played competitively since the Open Championship at Royal Troon in July, where he missed the cut. But now, it’s almost 2025, and it’s time to look and predict where Tiger will tee it up in 2025.

In 2024, he said he wanted to play once a month. While he has been bullish on what his schedule will look like in 2025, it’s worth a shot to be aggressive in predicting where he could play next year.

What might his schedule look like in 2025? Let’s take a look.

TGL

If we know one thing for sure, Tiger will have five appearances in the TGL: Jan. 14, Jan. 27, Feb. 18, Feb. 25 and March 4. The good thing, that schedule doesn’t interfere with any of these projected PGA Tour starts.

Farmers Insurance Open

Stretch No. 1. Tiger hasn’t played in a non-major, sans the Genesis Invitational and Hero World Challenge, since 2020. But Torrey Pines is a place Tiger loves, it doesn’t interfere with his TGL schedule and would be a good place to kick off his year.

Genesis Invitational

This one is almost a guarantee. If Tiger can play at Riviera Country Club in his event, he will.

Players Championship

Stretch No. 2. The TGL season will be completed by then, and if Tiger has gotten through two PGA Tour events by this point, the Players would be one final tune-up for his game before major season.

Masters

Tiger is going to head down Magnolia Lane to a place he has won five times. Next.

Tiger Woods isn’t considered The GOAT because of his 82 wins and 15 majors. Well, not entirely at least. A huge part of Woods’ legend is his aura, his tao, his swagger. For lack of a better term, his brand. In the history of American sports, only Michael “Jumpman” Jordan boasts a bigger reputation, and both were fueled by the same common denominators:

Much like Jordan, Woods success on the golf course was rivaled only by his success during the commercial breaks, where the Eldrick could be found juggling, trash talking and teaching in equal measure over the years. To honor that other side of Woods’ dominance, we compiled our 10 favorite Tiger Nike commercials for your viewing pleasure. Whether your taking a walk down memory lane or seeing them for the first time, we think you’ll agree that no one ever did it better than The Big Cat.

The irony of Nike’s ‘Golf’s Not Hard’ campaign, which saw a fresh-faced Tiger Woods trying his hand at golf instruction, is, of course, that golf is hard … just not for Woods. The four-spot series saw Woods dishing out hilarious “tips” on everything from fixing your slice to fairway bunkers and gave many golf fans their first look at Woods’ comedic chops. It won’t go down as Woods’ most inspirational or impactful Nike commercial, but if watching a guy named Joe duck hook one into a little old lady’s face doesn’t make you want to strap on a pair Air Zoom TWs, then capitalism has well and truly failed us. – Coleman Bentley

9. Swing portrait

Tiger Woods did funnier Nike commercials. He did more dramatic ones, too. But the duo never did one more perfect that his “swing portrait” commercial from 2006.

The context is important here: Tiger had just re-tooled his golf swing under the tutelage of Hank Haney. After a career-threatening slump, Woods had returned with four wins in his last eight majors (with three more top 10s outside of that) and was in the midst of the highest winning percentage of his career.

The commercial is the best because it’s stripped down to almost nothing. Tiger wears a black outfit against a black backdrop. The camera takes a central and singular focus on Tiger’s golf swing. But in doing so, it forces the viewer to stew on the man’s incredible talent, that has transcended the golf swing from an act of athleticism into artform. – Luke Kerr-Dineen

8. Tiger and Rory

Not too much to add here other than Nike went INSANELY hard with this one. Like, I’m pretty sure the first few times we all saw this one people were legitimately wondering if that was actual footage of child Rory and his dad watching Tiger growing up. Just superb acting, casting, directing, editing, etc. Should have won an Oscar. – Christopher Powers

7. A free lesson

Is greatness contagious? The answer is debatable, but let’s at least agree mere proximity to great players has fringe benefits, as this all-time Woods ad highlights. The scene: a bunch of hackers on a driving range making the usual assortment of hitchy swings. Then Woods shows up with a bucket of balls (less relatable is the idea that Woods loaded the bucket out of an automated machine) and when he starts striping it, everyone follows suit. For a few blissful moments, the players on the range are transformed. Then Woods leaves, reality returns, and balls again start flying in dangerous directions. – Sam Weinman

6. When Big Cat’s away, the mice will play

We’ve gotten used to seeing Tiger Woods make comebacks, but his return in March of 2009 after undergoing season-ending knee surgery the previous June (Who can forget his one-legged U.S. Open win?) was such a big deal that it was treated as more of a news event than a sporting one. And Nike delivered with a hilarious ad showing how life was different on tour without him, allowing others—including Anthony Kim—to flourish in his absence. But just as they’re getting comfortable as the big men on campus (“Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows!”), the Big Cat returns to put a damper on things. Carl Pettersson gives an all-time sigh as a healthy Tiger struts around the locker room. Officially, Woods would go on to win six times that season and reclaim his title as PGA Tour Player of the Year. Unofficially, this was the best sports commercial of the year. – Alex Myers

5. The Champion Golfer of the Year

What doesn’t this commercial have? Peter Alliss’ warm blanket of a voice on the call? Check. A classic Faces tune setting the score? Check. A five-year-old Tiger Woods prowling the fairways of the Old Course like the apex predator he would become? Cheeee-eck. Not only was this 2005 classic, originally produced for Nike Golf before being picked up by Nike proper, the perfect combination of humorous and heartfelt, it was also an interesting harbinger of ads to come. By digitally inserting a young Woods into actual footage from his 2000 Open triumph at St. Andrews, Nike beat A.I. to the punch by almost two decades, once again blazing a trail for others to follow. – Coleman Bentley

4. ‘Never’

Let’s be honest, Nike never really missed when it came to Tiger Woods commercials, but for me, this one stood above the rest. In 60 seconds, it perfectly encapsulates the stern approach Earl Woods took with Tiger as he was growing up, an approach that molded Tiger into the legendary golfer he became. While considered problematic by some, there’s no doubt what Earl did clearly worked. And talk about some prophetic words. Athletes nowadays can’t even handle the slightest bit of criticism after a poor performance. Woods handled 10 times as much as anybody in his career and handled it with ease (or at least that’s how it seemed). Outside of Jordan or Kobe, there is probably not a more mentally tough athlete to ever do it. – Christopher Powers

3. ‘Hello World’

Tiger Woods’ first Nike commercial upon turning pro immediately spoke to the golfer’s transcendent potential, listing not only his remarkable amateur accomplishments, but also addressing his unique opportunity as a multicultural star in a game still known for exclusivity. While certainly impactful, it was also a spot that followed Woods whenever he seemed to shy away from thorny social issues. It also led to a cringey moment at Woods’ introductory press conference at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open, when the golfer opened with his new Nike catchphrase “Hello, World,” the first of many signs that showed Woods was OK sticking to the corporate script. – Sam Weinman

2. Juggling

This classic actually wasn’t planned. Woods was on set shooting another great spot involving hackers on a driving range, but when director Doug Liman noticed Woods juggling a golf ball with a wedge during some downtime, he sprung into action. Hey, the guy directed “Swingers” and “The Bourne Identity,” so he knew what he was doing. Tiger later said being told how much time he had left for the 30-second shot threw him off, but he nailed it to perfection on his fourth try. The result was some unscripted magic—and the birth of a new era of all golfers trying to juggle when waiting on the tee box. – Alex Myers

1 ‘I am Tiger Woods’

Why is this the definitive Tiger Woods-Nike commercial? It’s right there in the name: “I am Tiger Woods.” But the genius of this Nike spot is that Woods never utters a single world. Instead, young golfers of various races, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds all declare themselves “Tiger Woods,” a testament to how much Woods had already changed the face of golf by 1997. Much like ‘Hello World,’ ‘I am Tiger Woods’ raises questions about whether Woods ever delivered on the societal promises of these early ads, but thanks to sheer force of will and gob-smacking amounts of talent, his impact was felt all the same. – Coleman Bentley

Bonus: Frank

Nothing to see here, just the world’s most dominant athlete sitting in a diner talking to his head cover. Totally normal stuff.

There’s an undeniable magic in the air when Tiger Woods tees it up at Augusta National. The galleries fill quickly, the cheers are noticeably larger and there’s a certain electricity in the air. His shots, even when hit below his high standard, are viewed with an intensity that few other players in professional sports have commanded.

In 2024, despite struggling with his game and with physical ailments, Woods battled back to make the cut in improbable fashion.

Tiger began his round making bogeys on four of his first five holes, putting weekend play in serious jeopardy. After settling in, Woods finished with a 2-over-par 74, which despite being nine shots back of the leader, Scottie Scheffler, was only four shots back of second place.

Woods set a Masters record with his 24th consecutive made cut.

“I’m proud of the fact that my whole team got me into this position,’’ Woods said. “We worked hard to get me here to where I had an opportunity and then not to have, as I said, any setbacks this week, and we haven’t. Kept progressing.’’

But after the Friday rally, Woods struggled mightily over the weekend. The 46-year-old shot rounds of 82 and 77 to finish 16 over, last amongst all players who made the cut. The 82 was his worst round at Augusta, the last-place finish just the third of his pro career.

Bob Harig: Woods’ second-round 72 was one of the under-rated rounds of his career. The conditions were as difficult as they had been for any day in the recent Masters memory. And the old Woods moxie was on display. He handled it beautifully, his ball striking pristine, as would be required on a windy day. The following day we began to see the back issues. After a birdie at the fifth hole, Woods struggled. He looked back enough by the turn that there were thoughts he might withdraw. It was the beginning of the end as we later learned that Woods needed another back procedure.

Jeff Ritter: Tiger’s fight to make the cut was an interesting subplot, but as I watched it I couldn’t help contemplating how many more Masters Woods might play in. Feels like we may be on borrowed time here.

John Schwarb: Debates over Tiger ever winning again have now been replaced with debates around whether it’s still great to see him when he’s far down the leaderboard, and my answer to the latter is “yes.”

When we think of the golfing greats, it’s hard not to think of Tiger Woods—the big T in the golfing world. Ever since he first stepped onto the greens, he’s been a dominant force. Can you believe he will be turning 49 this December? That too, just a few weeks after hosting the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas! Looking back at his career, it’s amazing to reflect on his incredible seasons over the decades. Take 2000, for instance. He scored 9 wins in just 20 events! And who could forget 2006? That was the same year he lost his dad, Earl Woods, yet still managed to leave an unforgettable mark on the course.

PNC Championship. That image truly warms the heart. However, it’s been a bit surprising that Tiger hasn’t clinched a title in the last few seasons. Alongside the injuries he’s faced, one has to wonder—could it also be attributed to his advancing age? With his 50th birthday on the horizon in 2025, it’s quite natural for stamina to decline a bit, but reaching 50 also signals a new chapter in his golfing career: the PGA Tour Champions!

According to Golfmonthly, it seems Woods is already one step ahead. He’s gearing up for the Champions Trophy, which is exciting news for fans. While Woods hasn’t officially laid out any plans for when he turns 50, reports say he’s expressed a genuine desire to compete on the Champions Tour. The thought of being able to use a golf cart is a pretty big motivator. I mean, who wouldn’t want that after years on the course? In a press conference back in December 2021, he even joked, “Four more years and I’m in a cart.”

PGA Tour Champions President, Miller Brady, has mentioned that there’s chatter among other Champions Tour players about Woods eager to join. “You know, you hear comments from time to time about how he can’t wait to have a golf cart,” he said. Speaking along the same lines, he added, “He has conversations with Steve Stricker or Ernie Els or some of these other guys. You know, they’ll come back and tell me they’ll say he’s looking forward, which is great.”

But what would it look like once he makes his Champions Tour debut? Brady expressed some realism but optimism, noting, “What does that mean? I have no illusions that he’s going to come out here and play 15 times. If he plays four times, that would be fantastic, if he plays 10 times, that would be even better.” So with such hype going on, when can we expect Tiger Woods to be eligible for the Champions Tour?

Everything you need to know about the Champions Tour and Tiger Woods

As Tiger Woods approaches his 50th birthday in 2025, golf fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement about his eligibility for the PGA Tour Champions. This senior golf circuit is specifically designed for players aged 50 and over, offering a competitive stage for seasoned golfers. It is a branch of the PGA Tour that provides a platform for golfers who have amassed impressive careers but are now entering the senior circuit. Established back in 1980, it began as the Senior PGA Tour and underwent a name change in 2002 before settling on the PGA Tour Champions in 2015. It’s always fascinating to see how this tour has evolved!

To participate in the Champions Tour, players must reach the age of 50 by June 1 of that year. For Tiger, this means he will be eligible to join the tour shortly after turning 50. To qualify, players must also complete a 72-hole Regional Qualifying Stage, demonstrating their skills and readiness for the senior ranks. The Champions Tour features significant events like the Senior Open Championship, which has a standard field of 144 players. A qualifying round helps determine who gets to join the fun, allowing high finishers to earn a spot if fewer than 120 exempt players register. The top five players from the previous year’s Open Qualifying event also gain entry, making it a journey filled with opportunity.

Woods’ entry into the tour is eagerly anticipated, especially since he’s a remarkable 84-time PGA Tour winner, 15X major champion, and had been world number 1 for 62 weeks. The tour not only serves as a new chapter for him but also showcases how senior golfers can still have tremendous competitive spirit.

The current roster of senior majors, including The Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship, adds an exciting layer to the golf calendar, with each tournament played over four rounds, which is unique compared to many other senior events that typically wrap up in three. For many senior players, the Champions Tour represents a thrilling chance to extend their competitive careers, and with Woods stepping into this realm soon, it promises to be an exhilarating time for golf enthusiasts everywhere!

‘Tiger Woods Did Everything So Much Slower’: 1x Major Champ Learnt the Most Vital Golfing Lesson the Hard Way

If you think the game of golf is all about talent and top-notch gear, think again. It takes a lot of mental strength, and that goes for everyone, even the legends. Just ask Justin Rose, who learned this firsthand when he competed against Tiger Woods during the 2007 BMW Championship. Back in 2007, at Cog Hill, Rose was right there in the mix with Woods. He was having a solid round—three under through six, while Woods was just one stroke ahead at four under.

“We’re chit-chatting, and we’re having a good time. We’re talking about the Bahamas and this, that, and the other. And I’m like, oh my gosh, this is great. Tiger was my best friend. It’s a perfect season,” Rose remembered.

But then, something changed. As they made the turn, Woods went into another gear. “It was like, goodbye,” Rose said, still amazed. Woods shifted into focus mode—his walk slowed, his routine tightened up, and even his breathing seemed more deliberate.

“And it was the greatest lesson I’ve ever had because he did everything so much slower. He locked in. His eyes just went. Obviously, his routine was good, but he walked slower. He just absolutely lazered in and put together a great back-and-around win in the tournament.” What hit Rose the hardest wasn’t just Woods’s ability to close, but the timing of it all. Early on, Woods was relaxed, just easing into things. But when it mattered, he flipped the switch and upped his intensity.

“I was like, that’s how it’s done. That’s proper. Because the intensity of the early part of the round probably suited him too. Relaxed. Free. Get off to a good start. Because sometimes that deep intensity from hole one doesn’t serve you well either.”

Well, maybe this incident was the reminder for the one-time major winner that golf isn’t just about talent. It’s about knowing when to turn it up and when to let it flow. Woods didn’t just play to win; he played the mental game like no one else. And well hearing stories about Woods from his rivals is always fun.

Woods’s peer explained how his presence felt on the course

Woods is a man of few words. He’s not the type to engage in constant chatter, but while his words may be limited, his presence speaks volumes. During an appearance on the Par 3 podcast, six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan explained how Woods’s aura on the course was enough to make his competitors feel uneasy.

Mahan described it as an almost overwhelming intensity. “You’re in the sports field. It’s like it’s an intense place, it’s like guys are going be a little chippy, but like he really used that to his advantage, like he stepped on that tee and there was an intimidation, there was an intensity that was very unknown to everybody and he used that in a huge huge way because everyone was very uncomfortable about it and they couldn’t do anything about it there, nothing about it,” Mahan said.

Arron Oberholser, another one of Woods’s rivals, has shared a similar experience with the intimidating aura the 15x major winner brought to the course. He recalled the feeling of being physically intimidated for the first time when shaking Woods’ hand. “He’s always the last one on the tee. We’re waiting, thinking he’s going to miss his tee time, and then here he comes. But he’s not looking at you—he’s looking through you as he shakes your hand like you’re not even there. That was the first time I truly felt physically intimidated by another person. I had to quickly re-gather myself and remind myself I had a job to do,” Oberholser said back in 2020.

Whether he was flipping the switch when it mattered or letting his intensity speak for him, Woods really changed the game when it came to being a competitor. It wasn’t just about his skills—it was the way he controlled the course mentally that set him apart.

Tiger Woods and Ex-Wife Elin Nordegren Joyfully Hug After He and Son Charlie Finish Second at PNC Championship

Tiger and Charlie played in their first PNC Championship back in 2020

Tiger Woods and ex-wife Elin Nordegren are still supporting each other — and their son Charlie!

The former couple — who divorced in 2010 after six years of marriage — recently embraced each other in happiness after Tiger and Charlie Woods, 15, placed second at the PNC Championship on Sunday, Dec. 22.

Although the father-son duo lost the golf tournament to Bernhard Langer and his son Jason, the moment was highlighted by the unexpected public show of affection between Woods, 48 and Nordegren, 44, which went viral on social media.

Charlie also had a major victory during the tournament’s fourth hole, as he hit his very first hole-in-one right in front of his golf legend dad.

Footage of the moment was posted by the PGA Tour — which also shared that Charlie’s shot was on a par-3 hole and traveled 176 feet for the ace. He used a 7-iron before the ball landed about 6 ft. from the hole itself and then rolled into the cup.

The elder Woods lovingly embraced his son after making the shot and the two were all smiles.

Speaking with the Golf Channel after his milestone golf moment, Charlie said, “It was a perfect 7-iron, so just kind of hit it.”

“Down off the left, a little cut 7. It was awesome. I didn’t think it went in. I don’t believe anybody until I go up there and see it,” he added.

The PNC Championship was truly a family affair, as Woods’ and Nordegren’s 17-year-old daughter Sam acted as her father’s caddie for the event after making her caddie debut at last year’s tournament.

Tiger has repeatedly said that he is always “excited” to play golf with his son. “Charlie clearly loves the times he spends with his dad on the golf course,” a source close to Woods told PEOPLE in 2020. “It’s a definite bonding activity for the two of them.”

Tiger and Charlie played in their first PNC Championship back in 2020. “I don’t think words can describe it,” Tiger said at the time. “Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I, it’s memories for a lifetime.”