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Tiger Woods Biography: History and Timeline
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Tiger Woods Outraged by Tabloid Allegations about His Wife
In Ireland preparing for the Ryder Cup, Tiger Woods spoke to the press about his anger toward an Irish magazine that said his wife’s nude pictures could be seen on porn sites.
Screen Actors Guild Wants to Keep Tiger (Woods) Caged
The oft-played commercial that featured Tiger Woods trying to qualify for the Olympics has drawn the ire of the Screen Actors Guild.
Tiger Woods Raises the Level of the PGA Tour
No one can dispute the fact that Tiger Woods is the best golfer of his generation, but his greatest contribution has been to his fellow players.
Genius From Left Field is Ready to Show Us the Real Mickelson
With Tiger Woods absent from this year's open, Phil Mickelson is hoping that he can challenge for the Claret Jug
Tiger's Knee in Safe Hands
Profile of Dr Richard Steadman, the surgeon who Tiger Woods may employ to operate on his left knee
Injured Woods Will Not Play Again This Year
Tiger Woods will miss the Open, Ryder Cup and US PGA because of a serious injury to his left knee
Woods Captures the Imagination Like No Other Great
Tiger Woods' prolonged absence from the leader-board will make the world seem like a less interesting place, writes Richard Williams
Woods Savours 'greatest Triumph' After Epic Duel With Brave Mediate
Tiger Woods won his 14th major championship after a dramatic play-off against Rocco Mediate which went to the 91st hole
Brave Mediate Makes Woods Go the Extra Mile to Win 14th Major
Tiger Woods won his 14th major championship after a dramatic play-off against Rocco Mediate which went to the 91st hole
Woods Plays Through Pain Barrier to Claim Us Open at 91st Hole
Woods required five rounds and one hole to beat Rocco Mediate to the US Open title at Torrey Pines
Woods Plays Through Pain Barrier to Sink Mediate at 91st Hole
Woods required five rounds and one hole to beat Rocco Mediate to the US Open title at Torrey Pines
Woods Forces Sudden Death at the Last
Tiger Woods birdied the final hole of his play-off round to draw level with Rocco Mediate and force sudden death
Woods on Course for 14th Major
Tiger Woods was two shots clear of Rocco Mediate at the halfway stage at Torrey pines
Woods Holds His Nerve to Force Extra Day
Tiger Woods holed a 12ft putt to force an 18-hole play-off against Rocco Mediate, despite severe knee pain
Woods Winces But Recovers His Poise After a Painful Start
Tiger Woods recovered from a first-hole double bogey to remain in contention after his first round at Torrey Pines
Woods Back As a Major Threat on the California Landscape He Has Dominated Since He Was Five
Opponents remember how even as a child Tiger Woods was always ahead of the competition
Tiger Woods Back in the Course a Week Before the US Open
Tigers Woods returns to golf courses at the US Open
Woods Paired With Mickelson and Scott at Us Open
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott, the top three players in the world, will tee off together at next week's US Open
I'm Not Beating Myself Up on Us Open, Says Woods
Tiger Woods has admitted he may not be fully fit for next weeks' US Open
Kim Shows the Swagger and the Swing to Back Up Talk of Topping Tiger
Anthony Kim took Tiger Woods' crown at the Wachovia Championship to fuel comparisons with the world No1
Woods' Charge Starts Too Late As Shot at History Ends at First Hurdle
Despite Tiger Woods' gradual improvement, his was a performance characterized by graft rather than fireworks, says Richard Williams
Woods Left Battling Himself and History As Leaders Slip Away
Tiger Woods is ten shots behind leader Trevor Immelman who leads the 2008 Masters on eight under par for the tournament
Woods' Toughest Opponent Proves to Be Himself
Richard Williams: Older, wiser and less obsessive, perhaps, but Tiger Woods still has the look of a man who wants to win everything
Tiger-proofed Venue Can Set Woods on Course for the Slam
Woods will set off tomorrow knowing that no one is better equipped to surmount the challenge of Augusta, says Richard Williams
A Name to End Tiger's Grand Slam Bid
Lawrence Donegan: There are too many good players in the field for Tiger Woods to win all four majors, most notably...
Picking a Name to End Tiger's Grand Slam Bid
Lawrence Donegan: There are too many good players in the field for Tiger Woods to win all four majors, most notably...
From the Vault: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters Aged Just 21
Eleven years ago Tiger Woods became the youngest man in history to win the Masters, Richard Williams was there to see it happen
From the Vault: Tiger Woods Wins the Us Masters Aged Just 21
Eleven years ago Tiger Woods became the youngest man in history to win the US Masters, Richard Williams was there to see it happen
Woods' Legacy the Poorer for Making the Game Richer
Kevin Mitchell: No renowned athlete of recent times inspires such conflicting emotions, of awe and disappointment, as does Tiger Woods
Ogilvy Roars Past Tiger for Florida Win
Australian Geoff Ogilvy held his nerve to win the CA Championship in Florida and end Tiger Woods' winning streak
Tiger's Caddy - the Easiest Job in the World
As Tiger Woods continues to rewrite golf's history, so Steve Williams' reputation continues to grow - but the truth is anybody could do his job, writes Lawrence Donegan
Arnie's Greens Stifle Tiger
Golf: Tiger Woods' chances of going unbeaten all season took a knock as he trailed Vijay Singh by seven shots in Florida
The Question
Stephen Moss: Is Michelle Wie the new Tiger Woods?
McIlroy the Cub Keen to Take on Fully Grown Tiger
Golf: Rory McIlroy said he will not be intimidated by Tiger Woods, but believes the world No1 has 'set the benchmark' for others
Woods' Dominance of the Pines is Bad News for Opponents
Tiger Woods looks set to reign again this season after last night's eight-shot victory, but don't award him the grand slam just yet, says Lawrence Donegan
Lightning Hits Tiger's Beach Retreat
A luxury beach house belonging to Tiger Woods has been destroyed by fire after it was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Florida.
Golf: Woods Defeat Opens Door to Thriving Rose
Tiger Woods crashed out of the competition, beaten by plodding Nick O'Hern for the second time at this event.
Golf: Woods Chases Eight and is a Match for Anybody
The WGC Accenture Championship begins today, with Tiger Woods bidding for his eighth straight tournament win on American soil.
Golf: Woods Upstaged As Stenson the Swede Cashes in on Desert Savvy
Henrik Stenson clinched the Dubai Desert Classic by a stroke from Ernie Els, while Tiger Woods ended tied third.
Golf: Unheralded Fisher Brings Tiger Into Sight
Tiger Woods' former ball collector, Ross Fisher, is pushing his old boss hard in the Dubai desert classic.
Golf: Woods Still Streets Ahead of Els
Even with Ernie Els in the field, Tiger Woods is a big favourite to win the Dubai Desert Classic starting today.
Golf: Tour Look to Woods 'history'
The hype surrounding Tiger Woods' return to the PGA Tour is a hair-brained bid to boost interest levels, writes Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Woods Chasing Seventh Win on Familiar Ground
Tiger Woods can climb to second in the record books for consecutive PGA wins at the Buick Invitational this week.
Golf: Woods Becomes a Course Designer
After announcing his new career as a course architect, Tiger Woods could make $20m on a single project, writes Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Woods Clocks Up £3.8m With Sixth Title
Tiger Woods completed his sixth successive strokeplay victory at The Grove, taking his earnings since his win at The Open to £3.8m.
The Stifling Organisation of US Golf
Golf: Tiger Woods says the secret of the European team's Ryder Cup success was down to it's relative youth, Kevin Mitchell agrees that the old guard are stifling US Golf.
Golf: Tiger Woods Five Shots Ahead
Tiger Woods showed how much he likes the course with a 64 to follow his 63 yesterday and is now five shots clear.
Golf: Woods Banishes K Club Blues With Record
Tiger Woods bounced back in style from his Ryder Cup disappointment as he smashed a course record at the Grove.
Big Guns to Get Ryder Cup Under Way
Golf: Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk play Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie in tomorrow's opening fourball.
Golf: Woods Goes on the Defensive
Tiger Woods' mood was darker than the clouds over The K Club as he defended both his wife and his rookie team mates. By Richard Williams
Golf: Woods Fury at Fake Photos
Tiger Woods slammed a Dublin magazine after it ran fake nude pictures of his wife.
Is Tiger Woods The Greatest Golfer Ever?
In this article, the author examines Tiger Woods' place in history.
Sport: American Mortal
Golf: Ryder Cup: Tiger Woods poor Ryder Cup record stands in stark contrast to his incredible PGA Tour form, he tells Kevin Mitchell why that's set to change at the K Club.
Golf: Woods and Furyk Head for the K Club
Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk are making the most of their weekend off, getting to know the K Club.
Golf: Woods and Els Out of Wentworth
World Match Play Championship: Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk all crashed out at Wentworth on a day of shocks.
What's the odds of Tiger Woods leading the US to win the Ryder cup in Ireland?
Golf: The Ryder cup is in Ireland this year - with Tiger Woods at it: what's the chances of someone else winning it?
Golf: Woods Teams Up With Furyk As Us Players Hit K Club
The US Ryder Cup team are in confident mood after a successful team-building outing to the K Club.
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Golf: Tiger Woods is a Mount Rushmore of a man, but to proclaim him the greatest athlete of all time is premature, argues Lawrence Donegan.
Ryder Cup: Woods and Mickelson Give Bonding a Miss
Golf: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are too busy to join the rookie US Ryder Cup team on their bonding break.
USPGA Championship: Tiger Mauls World's Best
Golf: Tiger Woods yet again showed his class in Medinah.
Golf: Luke's Cool Hand Keeps Tiger at Bay
USPGA Championship: Luke Donald made the most of benign conditions at Medinah, to put distance between himself and Tiger Woods at the top of the leaderboard.
US Pga: Mickelson and Woods Struggle
Golf: All that was missing was Lee Van Cleef as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson drew, but no one was a six-shooter.
Woods and Mickelson Lurk As Glover Takes a Firm Grip
Golf: US PGA: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson stole the limelight, but both lag behind unheralded American Lucas Glover at the top of the leaderboard.
Golf: Woods and Mickelson's Battle Will Be a Treat
US PGA Championship: Nothing is more exciting than Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson squaring up, says Lawrence Donegan.
Open Fails to Give Woods Driving Test
Golf: The performance of Tiger Woods at Hoylake was among his finest, but a longer course could have exposed his less-than-perfect driving, says Lawrence Donegan.
Woods Dedicates Win to His Father
Golf: Tiger Woods claimed a third Open title with a final round of 67 to move within seven of Jack Nicklaus's 18 major titles, dedicating the win to his late father.
Woods Casts His Spell on the Field
Golf: Tiger Woods produced the shot of the tournament at the 14th to send the clear message to challengers that he intends to remain out in front. By Mike Selvey
Tiger Tears Into Hoylake
Golf: Day two: Tiger Woods shot a stunning 65 to take a three-shot lead at the 135th Open Championship.
Golf: Woods Stirs As Faldo Falters
Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo may still share a decent sense of dress, but their golf proved to be worlds apart at Hoylake. By Richard Williams
McDowell Leads But Woods Lurks
Golf: The Open: Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell finished day one at the top of the leaderboard six-under but Tiger Woods eagled the last to go one behind.
Open War Predicted for Woods and Faldo
Golf: There could be as many fists swung as clubs on the first tee at Hoylake after Tiger Woods did little to dampen the hostile mood between himself and Nick Faldo.
Golf: Woods Misses His First Cut
Tiger Woods lost his record of never having missed a cut in 39 majors since 1996 after the Winged Foot course highlighted his rustiness following a nine-week absence.
Golf: Mickelson's Obsession Set to Test Woods
Wearisome chatter about drivers does not deflect from the battle between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods in the US Open.
Golf: Woods Advertises First Outing Since His Father Died
Lawrence Donegan on the new Nike advert paying tribute to Tiger Woods' late father on the eve of the US Open.
Golf: Woods Apologises for 'spaz' Remark
Tiger Woods apologised after suggesting he had putted like "a spaz" during last weekend's US Masters.
Golf: Woods Criticised for 'spaz' Remark
Tiger Woods been urged to apologise after suggesting he had putted like "a spaz" during last weekend's US Masters.
Golf: Lawrence Donegan: Mickelson Good Enough to Rival Woods
Phil Mickelson's near-flawless round of 69 to win his second Masters has left Lawrence Donegan wondering if Tiger Woods' crown sits as solidly as everyone thought.
Golf: Woods Slates New Augusta
In a breach of his lifelong vow of public blandness, Tiger Woods has criticised the course changes at this year's Masters.
Golf: Woods Bounces Back After Erratic First Round
It was normal service resumed as Tiger Woods posted a much-improved second round score at the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
Golf: Donald Trains His Sights on Woods After Classic Victory
Victory at the Honda Classic moved Luke Donald into the world's top 10, and prompted him to publicly challenge the supremacy of Tiger Woods.
Golf: Campbell Cuts Down Woods
Tiger Woods has been beaten by Chad Campbell at the world matchplay in Carlsbad.
Golf: Woods Dishes Up 9&8 Drubbing
Stephen Ames didn't even get to play 18 holes as he was given a lesson in scoring by Tiger Woods in the first round.
Golf: Woods Throws, Bashes and Sprays His Way to Play-off Win Over Els
Tiger Woods' playoff victory over Ernie Els once again proved he has the psychological strength to overcome the most glaring physical mistakes.
Woods' Two-round Total of 133, 11-under Par, l
Golf: Tiger Woods' round of 66 moved him into prime position to win in Dubai for the first time, but it could have been much much lower.
Golf: Water in Desert Gives Tiger Sinking Feeling
Tiger Woods' round of 66 moved him into prime position to win in Dubai for the first time, but it could have been much much lower.
Golf: Montgomerie Has Day to Forget As Woods Stumbles
£16m out of pocket and 101st on the leaderboard, Colin Montgomerie's troubles overshadowed Tiger Woods' collapse and Retief Goosen's first round 64 in Dubai.
Golf: Woods Joins Europe in Lambasting America's World Series Takeover
The US PGA's request to host all four World Championship tourneys in the US has been met with dismay by a certain Tiger Woods.
Golf: Woosnam Resorts to Stress Relief for Ryder Cup Speech Disorder
Tiger Woods is the last thing on Ian Woosnam's mind ahead of the Ryder Cup as the captain's speech poses more problems for the Welshman.
Golf: Making the Turn at 30 Puts Woods on Course for Greatness
Tiger Woods believes he will be a better player in his 30s than he has been in his 20s and it is very difficult to argue.
Golf: Woods Exposes Growing Rift With Europe Over Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods' unusually controversial comments about the Ryder Cup are a sure sign of American disenchantment with the event, says Lawrence Donegan.
Woods Trails Despite 10-birdie Blitz
Golf: Paul Lawrie, Nick Dougherty and Peter O'Malley lead Tiger Woods by one after the opening round of the HSBC Champions' event.
Bullish Tiger in a China Shop Window
Golf: Digger: Tiger Woods' presence at China's first official golf event owes much to commercial factors, says Paul Kelso.
Golf: Tiger Leaves Closest Rivals Scrapping for Leftovers
Tiger Woods' win at the American Express Championship despite being injured suggest the world number one is as far ahead of the pack as Jose Mourinho's footballing maestros, says Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Montgomerie Misses Out As Woods Beats Daly in a Play-off
Colin Montgomerie couldn't hold onto his lead as Tiger Woods beat John Daly at the second play-off hole to claim his 11th World Golf championship.
Golf: Wie Wins Support From Woods As She Enters the Professional Ranks
As a former teenage prodigy himself, Tiger Woods is confident that Michelle Wie has made the right decision by turning professional.
The Question: Is Michelle Wie the New Tiger Woods?
Golf: Stephen Moss:Is Michelle Wie the new Tiger Woods?
Golf: Woods in Failed Relationship With Couples
The form of the Australian contingent in Virginia could have a major bearing on the International team's hopes of winning the President's Cup tournament against the United States this week.
Golf: Tiger Finds His New Caddie - in Yorkshire
Tiger Woods has unexpectedly recruited Yorkshireman Billy Foster to act as his stand-in caddy at the Presidents Cup.
Golf: Woods Does It the Hard Way
Tiger Woods won his fifth tournament of the year in Ohio - but not without a scare, as the world No1 had an error-strewn final day.
Golf: Unfussy Woods Sets Out Stall By Route 66
A four-under-par 66 tied Tiger Woods for first place with Vijay Singh and Henrik Stenson in the first round of the NEC World Golf Championship.
Golf: Woods Defends Early Exit From Pga
Tiger Woods has revealed that he left the US PGA championship at Baltusrol before he had been technically eliminated.
Golf: Woods Five-over and Eyeing the Cut
Tiger Woods looked to have played himself out of the US PGA after shooting an opening round five-par-over 75 at Baltusrol.
How fab five became the fabulous one
Golf: So Tiger Woods is up to 10 majors and well on his way towards Jack Nicklaus's record haul of 18.
The Open: Peerless Woods Restores the Natural Order
Golf: Tiger Woods lifted the claret jug for the second time after a clinical victory that confirmed his golfing genius.
Imperious Woods Makes It Major No10
Golf: The Open: Tiger Woods moved to third on the all-time list of major winners after rounding off a five-stroke victory at St Andrews.
Golf: Olazabal Gains Ground on Woods
Tiger Woods held on to his lead on the third day of The Open at St Andrews despite José Maria Olazábal closing the gap.
Golf: Tiger Has to Fight
What looked like a two-day stroll to victory for Tiger Woods turned into anything but as the world number one struggled round the Old Course.
Golf: Woods Has All the Answers
Open leader Tiger Woods showed the sort of form to emulate the retiring Jack Nicklaus, says Richard Williams.
Golf: Masterclass By Tiger Overshadowed By Emotion
Tiger Woods's second round tally of 67 left him four shots clear but it was Jack Niklaus who stole the show at St Andrews.
Woods Leads While Jack Hits the Road
Golf: The Open: Tiger Woods continues to blaze a trail, but Jack Nicklaus kept it interesting for the crowds at St Andrews.
The Open: Woods Throws Down Gauntlet
Golf: Tiger Woods brushed off three bunker visits to open up a formidable lead with seven birdies in nine holes.
Woods Talks a Revamped Game While Continuing to Track Jack
Golf: Tiger Woods has no doubt that his remodelled swing is good enough to fire him closer to Jack Nicklaus' record of eighteen major titles.
Golf: Goosen's Quiet Steps Drowned Out By Woods
Retief Goosen is in pole position the defend his US Open title, but it was Tiger Woods's green damaging that proved the talking point.
Woods Struggles at Pinehurst
Golf: Tiger Woods was four shots off the pace after his first nine holes at the 105th US Open, which began in Pinehurst, North Carolina, today.
Golf: Woods Talks the Talk and Balks at Controversy
Tiger Woods may have ripped up the record books, says Lawrence Donegan, but he has failed radically to change the culture of his sport.
Golf: Woods Hails a 'cool' Performance
Tiger Woods' coach, Hank Haney, was delighted by the American's fourth US Masters victory but played down his own contribution.
Golf: Tiger Roars Ahead
Tiger Woods beat Chris DiMarco on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to win his first major since 2002.
US Masters: Flaws Give Woods Added Value
Golf: Get used to seeing Tiger Woods using his divine talent to overcome a basic and possibly ineradicable flaw, says Richard Williams.
Glutinous In-flight Film on Tiger Sticks in the Throat
A Mao-istic propaganda film presents Tiger Woods as a cross between Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Pass the bucket, says Richard Williams.
Woods Forced to Take Driver Test
Golf: Tiger Woods was accused of using an illegal driver but his club easily withstood the test. Nice try Tom Pernice.
Woods Swings Through the Pain
An injured Tiger Woods managed to get round the Mount Juliet course in 68 to lie, tied for eighth in the American Express World Golf Championship.
Golf: Tiger Woods Injured
Tiger Woods may not play in the American Express World Golf Championship at Mount Juliet.
Woods Eyes Vice-captaincy
Golf: Tiger Woods has set his sights on being the US vice-captain at the next Ryder Cup.
Golf: Tiger Chases His Tail As Questions Mount Over Crisis
September 28: If Tiger Woods fails to win the World Golf Championship in Ireland this week, he will no longer hold a single strokeplay title.
Golf: Tiger Woods' Father Stricken With Cancer
Earl Woods has suffered a relapse in treatment for prostate cancer.
Cink Surfaces As Donald Sinks
August 23: Stewart Cink beat Tiger Woods by four shots in Ohio after Luke Donald had thrown away a strong position.
Golf: The revenge of the Tiger
Tiger Woods, barely the world's No. 1 player, has failed to win a major since the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage -- tying his career-high streak. 2005 will go a long way in determining whether Jack Nicklaus's record, as it appeared in 2002, remains in jeopardy.
Golf: State of the Big Four
Is Tiger Woods still the number one golfer in the world? No one knows for sure, but we do know that our opinion means less than Tiger's opinion on the matter. Thoughts on Tiger's road ahead and a look at the other three players that make up "The Big Four."
British Open: Woods' Fight With Prejudice Looms Over Battle With Form
Not only is Tiger Woods having to contend with a slump in form at present, but also the racial slurs of a small minority.
Woods Holds His World No1 Ranking
July 19: Tiger Woods remains world No1 but after his performance at Troon, that must surely be a hollow title.
The Open Championship: Woods Keeps Everyone Guessing
July 16: Neither demigod nor fallen idol, Tiger Woods stalked Troon with the air of a man prepared to encounter any kind of fortune.
British Open: Weiskopf Shows Woods the Way
1973 Open champion Tom Weiskopf was on hand to give Tiger Woods a few tips on how to tame Royal Troon.
Meagre Takeaway Unable to Sate the Hunger of Woods
Richard Williams: Tiger Woods has gone back to basics after indifferent recent form in his quest for a fourth US Masters title.
Can Tiger stand so tall again?
Whisper it but Tiger Woods is not quite the devastating force he was. Still a force, still top of the rankings and still even the unthinking man's choice as favourite for the Masters. But the signs of decline can be found in his driving.
General: Is Tiger the greatest ever?
Have recent performances elevated Tiger Woods to the greatest golfer in the history of the sport? Here are some thoughts on the subject.
Golf: All Tigered Out
While enjoying the magnificent golf of Tiger Woods, it's time to eliminate the hyberbole and keep his influence in perspective.
Woods Picks Up Open Wound With His First Shot
July 18: Tiger Woods lost his ball, the first time he could remember such a thing happening to him in the seven years since he turned professional.
Tiger's Short Cut Has Crowd Fooled
July 17: Tiger Woods hooked a drive out of the practice ground and missed a few putts. For the rest of the field, that is the good news.
Golf: Random thoughts on Tiger Woods
Millions of words have already been written about Tiger Woods, it seemed pointless to add more. But, all the talk of whether he is or was in a slump at the Western Open necessitated a response.
General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack
Sternos Talkin' Smack, Episode 1. This is the place for the real story... No sugarcoating, no holding back, all trash. Today's topics: Jason Kidd. Greg Maddux. Tiger Woods.
First Off the Tee But Lyle Has No Thirst for the Mint Julep
April 11: Sandy Lyle will feel like Tiger Woods for a day.
Heavy going for lighter Woods
Tiger Woods had a hard day at the office yesterday during the the Players Championship's opening round. He took a level-par 72 and it was, he said, "nothing like those easy 65s".
Woods splashes to four-in-a-row
Tiger Woods showed yesterday that not only can he win tournaments almost at will but he can also, as many have long suspected, walk on water.
Woods wins one while losing two
Tiger Woods won a million dollars yesterday, and forfeited two million. He won the Accenture Match Play Championship, with its $1,050,000 (£665,000) first prize, but withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic, worried that war may break out. By doing so he lost the $2m appearance fee that goes with playing.
Awesome Woods on course for final
The second dream final of the week failed to materialise in the Accenture Match Play Championship here at La Costa yesterday when Tiger Woods, the world No1, won but Phil Mickelson, ranked No3, lost.
Clarke's one-shot wonder lifts the gloom
Rain and fog prevented Tiger Woods from marking his US Tour return in style but Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke managed a hole in one before the bad weather ended the first round early at the Buick Invitational in San Diego.
Woods sets a February target
Tiger Woods says he will return to action in February following knee surgery in Park City, Utah. The world No1 underwent a successful one-hour procedure to remove fluid inside and outside the anterior cruciate ligament and has pulled out of the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes Championships from January 9 to 12.
Golf: Tiger Woods is ruining my life
Ryan Noonan has no job. He hasn't showered or eaten a decent meal in two weeks. The pile of clothes on his floor has grown immense and he's been reduced to wearing only a t-shirt and basketball shorts. In his latest article, he writes that only one person is to blame for his current condition: Tiger Woods.
Woods Simply a Bystander in the Supporting Cast
September 30: Tiger Woods was powerless to stop Europe winning the Ryder Cup as his match with Jesper Parnevik became meaningless.
Americans look set for a singles party
Europe hit heights but slide back down - and Garcia gets angry over American celebrations on 18th. If Tiger Woods had a stinker on Friday, he had a perfumed Saturday. If Monty blew a lead in the first round of foursomes, he protected two advantages yesterday. The giants strutted their stuff but never outstripped the other performers at the Belfry.
Hospitality glasshouse affords inmates best minority view on the course
At the 18th hole the crowd stood half-a-dozen deep, desperate for a European clenched fist of joy or a glimpse of Tiger Woods. Lucky people, they got both - if you count a white glove in a back pocket and the sniff of a sullen smile.
Woods Becomes America's Weak Link As Bjorn Steals Limelight
September 28: After a bad start, things didn't get much better for Tiger Woods as he failed to get to grips with the slow pace of the Belfry greens.
Woods' early start leaves fans fuming
Tiger Woods slipped out of his hotel yesterday almost before dawn cracked, played a few quick holes in preparation, as is his custom, and in so doing stirred up the first real row of the 2002 Ryder Cup.
Tiger Snaps at Snapper
An angry Tiger Woods was the centre of attention after losing his temper on the first hole at the 34th Ryder Cup at The Belfry this morning. Woods was disturbed by a nearby photographer, taking pictures while he played a shot. The world No1 span round angrily and complained:...
Tiger Starts to Get Really Serious
September 25: Tiger Woods cannot easily dismiss the only worthwhile controversy delivered in the run up to this year's Ryder Cup however all will be forgotten if he plays a blinder.
Gunmen Kill 29 Hindus in Temple Raid
So Tiger Woods was only joking, after all, when he claimed that there were "a million reasons" why he would rather win the million-dollar first prize in last week's American Express event in Ireland than be a member of a victorious but unpaid Ryder Cup team here this weekend. "I was...
Captains Split on the Million Dollar Question
September 24: Curtis Strange has said that Tiger Woods is the least of his concerns as both he and Sam Torrance remain tight lipped on likely pairings.
Woods just less than perfect in photo finish
Another day, another million dollars for Tiger Woods. And he still wasn't happy. David J Russell's record is safe. Not even Tiger Woods could do what the now semi-retired European tour journeyman once did: win a tournament without registering a single bogey.
Show Me the Money
September 22: Tiger Woods already has this one in the bag, so thoughts in Mount Juliet were turning to the Ryder Cup.
Faultless Woods in million-dollar form
Tiger Woods, who said on Thursday that he would rather win $1 million (£650,000) this week than the Ryder Cup next, is more than likely to have the first part of that wish granted come tomorrow. Let us Europeans hope that next week the second part comes true, too.
Woods ready to rekindle 'Tiger fever' in Dubai
Tiger Woods, the world No1, will play in the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic tournament. The event, held from March 6 to 9 next year, will mark the second time the 26-year-old American has played in the oldest European PGA championship event to be staged in the Middle East, the first being in 2001 when he finished joint second to the Dane Thomas Bjorn.
Beem: 'I thought I was going to puke'
Rich Beem, the former mobile phone and car stereo salesman who held off a strong challenge from Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship yesterday, had an unusual approach to his final round.
Tiger is on the prowl
Violent weather paid to Tiger Woods' grand-slam hopes at Muirfield last month, and the storm clouds were holding up his attempt to complete a sweep of the American majors at the USPGA Championship.
Tiger thunders after storm
David Davies watches Tiger Woods lose his tempo and his temper in the first round of the US PGA Championship.
Garcia ready to open his account
Spain's Sergio Garcia may have just the right balance of youth and talent to challenge Tiger Woods for this year's title, writes David Davies.
Garcia Blows Back Into Contention
Four years after Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia were heralded as the pair who could challenge Tiger Woods from a position of youth, there were signs they might be about to make their move.
Tiger washed up as Els storms ahead
Muirfield found itself beaten by wind and rain so strong that even Tiger Woods shot a heartwarmingly human 81.
Tiger Wouldn't Just Let an Open Slip Away, Would He?
July 21, Kevin Michell: Tiger Woods is still not himself, but don't expect him to have something profound to say on the subject.
Sombre Tiger Sends a Warning Despite Lacking Spark
July 20: The spark failed to ignite for Tiger Woods yesterday afternoon but at four under par, he is still handily placed to win his third major title of the year.
Major fear stoked by Tiger tales
Tiger Woods is the overwhelming favourite to win the 131st Open championship - not just with the bookmakers but also, either openly or somewhat furtively, with the players as well.
Ice cream man has the scoop on Faldo
Tiger Woods might be the red-hot favourite, but not everyone at Muirfield yesterday was backing the 26-year-old to complete the third leg of the grand slam.
Victorian Man-traps Fail to Ensnare Woods
July 18: Tiger Woods can't be drawn on antiquated Muirfield attitudes towards women (and dogs).
Rose grows into the role of young gun
Four years after his Birkdale glory, the Briton tells Jim White how he has learned to handle pressure. The pendulum rhythm of Justin Rose's season seems finally to have deserted him. Which, with the Open fast approaching and with it the prospect of addressing the first tee in the company of Tiger Woods, was just what he was hoping for.
How timid plan cost Nicklaus a slam
David Davies believes Tiger Woods must stay aggressive if he is to eclipse the achievements of Jack Nicklaus and win a calendar grand slam.
Tiger can reach a 19th, says Faldo
Tiger Woods is likely to break all the records in the game, including the greatest and grandest of them all, Jack Nicklaus's 18 professional major championships.
Rose to Prowl Muirfield With Tiger
Young British hope Justin Rose will tee off with world No1 and tournament favourite Tiger Woods when the Open gets underway at Muirfield on Thursday. Rose, who famously finished fourth in the 1998 Open as an amateur, has also been paired with Japan's Sigeki Maruyama for the first two...
Don't win grand slam yet, Nicklaus tells Tiger
Why Jack Nicklaus is hoping that Tiger Woods does not win The Open Championship in Scotland this week.
Tiger Woods sues artist to draw a line between painting and profit
'Enormous constitutional issues at stake' as top golfer launches lawsuit. Rick Rush's paintings - faithfully reproduced great sporting scenes - might not be considered great art but no one has ever argued they're not so much art as illegal rip-offs masquerading as art.
Drizzle fails to dampen fire in Woods
US Open: Tiger Woods, with an air of inevitability, holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th green at Long Island yesterday, to take the tightest of grips on the 102nd US Open.
Woods enjoys rub of green
Tiger Woods, employing all his expertise and enjoying extravagant good fortune, led the US Open championship late into the first round on Long Island yesterday.
Stalked Tiger feeds the 5,000
US Open: Tiger Woods will somehow have to deflect his attention away from the myth and towards the man if he is to fare well in this year's US Open, writes David Davies.
Woods Pips Monty at the Death
Colin Montgomerie bravely defied a "rattling" back-injury - but he couldn't stop world number one Tiger Woods winning the Deutsche Bank Open after a dramatic play-off. Woods' victory came at the third extra hole after Montgomerie hit his second shot out of the bunker into a lake, as the...
Why Simply the Best Should Be Good Enough
April 17: Tiger Woods's and Michael Schumacher's domination of sport on the weekend was justified by their devotion to excellence, writes Richard Williams.
Augusta Got Tougher But So Did Tiger
Richard Williams on how Tiger Woods raised his game to overcome the changes to the US Masters course.
Tiger Out of the Woods and Clear
Tigers Woods was looking in total control in the final round of the US Masters this evening when he converted an eight-foot chance for another birdie at the third to go three clear at 13-under. It appeared a four-horse race when Phil Mickelson had another bogey on the fourth, again going...
Woods in driving seat with birdie blitz
US Masters: Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen share the lead going into the final round at Augusta.
Major Comeback
While we will surely be inundated with shots of Tiger Woods closing the trunk to his Buick of choice one players return to Augusta has been noticeably overlooked.
Olazabal and Tiger Hunt Together
Jose Maria Olazabal threw down the gauntlet to Tiger Woods with a spectacular start to the 66th Masters at Augusta National today. Olazabal, playing in the group ahead of the world number one and defending champion, hit his second shot to within five feet of the flag on the 575-yard...
Big-hitting kids are a worry to Woods
Tiger Woods is in no doubt about it. "I've got to find another 10 yards in length to keep up with these kids today," he says. "Compared to them I just kinda dink it around."
Rivals foul up to give Woods his hat-trick sword
Tiger Woods won the Bay Hill Invitational here in Florida yesterday even though he was well below his best.
General: This week's poll question...
Last year, Tiger Woods completed a Grand Slam, then struggled -- for him -- the rest of the season. How would he do this year? That's what we asked you in our last eSports poll, and here's how you responded. Plus, here's a look at this week's poll, too.
Why we watch Tiger Woods
He had an off year, yet there's a reason why people talk more about Tiger Woods losing three majors than any other golfer. Here's why.
Slump or Respect
When the 83rd PGA Championship concluded last weekend, David Toms walked away with the Wanamaker Trophy, Phil Mickelson retained his "best player to never win a major" title and Tiger Woods failed to finish in the Top 10 for the fifth consecutive event. Is Woods in a slump? Read on for an answer.
Woods Is One For The Ages, Which May Be a Bad Thing
Tiger Woods is Good! Tiger Woods is Great! Let's Let History Decide His Fate! Sorry. I wrote that while watching the High School Cheerleading Championships.
GOLF: Woods is making golf a game unlike any other
Tiger Woods. What more needs to be said about the man who's transforming the game of golf. e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub goes behind the game.
GOLF: Tiger Woods is that darn good
Tiger Woods proved what many golf fans already know: he is the best athlete of this generation.
MLB: Thinking of Mussina, Tiger, Sampras And More
Mike Mussina, Tiger Woods and Pete Sampras are just a few of the things on the mind of e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub
MOTOR SPORTS: Auto Racing Needs A Tiger
What sport doesn't need a Tiger Woods to boost popularity? But who has what it takes to be that star for auto racing?
With Tiger Woods absent from this year's open, Phil Mickelson is hoping that he can challenge for the Claret Jug
Tiger's Knee in Safe Hands
Profile of Dr Richard Steadman, the surgeon who Tiger Woods may employ to operate on his left knee
Injured Woods Will Not Play Again This Year
Tiger Woods will miss the Open, Ryder Cup and US PGA because of a serious injury to his left knee
Woods Captures the Imagination Like No Other Great
Tiger Woods' prolonged absence from the leader-board will make the world seem like a less interesting place, writes Richard Williams
Woods Savours 'greatest Triumph' After Epic Duel With Brave Mediate
Tiger Woods won his 14th major championship after a dramatic play-off against Rocco Mediate which went to the 91st hole
Brave Mediate Makes Woods Go the Extra Mile to Win 14th Major
Tiger Woods won his 14th major championship after a dramatic play-off against Rocco Mediate which went to the 91st hole
Woods Plays Through Pain Barrier to Claim Us Open at 91st Hole
Woods required five rounds and one hole to beat Rocco Mediate to the US Open title at Torrey Pines
Woods Plays Through Pain Barrier to Sink Mediate at 91st Hole
Woods required five rounds and one hole to beat Rocco Mediate to the US Open title at Torrey Pines
Woods Forces Sudden Death at the Last
Tiger Woods birdied the final hole of his play-off round to draw level with Rocco Mediate and force sudden death
Woods on Course for 14th Major
Tiger Woods was two shots clear of Rocco Mediate at the halfway stage at Torrey pines
Woods Holds His Nerve to Force Extra Day
Tiger Woods holed a 12ft putt to force an 18-hole play-off against Rocco Mediate, despite severe knee pain
Woods Winces But Recovers His Poise After a Painful Start
Tiger Woods recovered from a first-hole double bogey to remain in contention after his first round at Torrey Pines
Woods Back As a Major Threat on the California Landscape He Has Dominated Since He Was Five
Opponents remember how even as a child Tiger Woods was always ahead of the competition
Tiger Woods Back in the Course a Week Before the US Open
Tigers Woods returns to golf courses at the US Open
Woods Paired With Mickelson and Scott at Us Open
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott, the top three players in the world, will tee off together at next week's US Open
I'm Not Beating Myself Up on Us Open, Says Woods
Tiger Woods has admitted he may not be fully fit for next weeks' US Open
Kim Shows the Swagger and the Swing to Back Up Talk of Topping Tiger
Anthony Kim took Tiger Woods' crown at the Wachovia Championship to fuel comparisons with the world No1
Woods' Charge Starts Too Late As Shot at History Ends at First Hurdle
Despite Tiger Woods' gradual improvement, his was a performance characterized by graft rather than fireworks, says Richard Williams
Woods Left Battling Himself and History As Leaders Slip Away
Tiger Woods is ten shots behind leader Trevor Immelman who leads the 2008 Masters on eight under par for the tournament
Woods' Toughest Opponent Proves to Be Himself
Richard Williams: Older, wiser and less obsessive, perhaps, but Tiger Woods still has the look of a man who wants to win everything
Tiger-proofed Venue Can Set Woods on Course for the Slam
Woods will set off tomorrow knowing that no one is better equipped to surmount the challenge of Augusta, says Richard Williams
A Name to End Tiger's Grand Slam Bid
Lawrence Donegan: There are too many good players in the field for Tiger Woods to win all four majors, most notably...
Picking a Name to End Tiger's Grand Slam Bid
Lawrence Donegan: There are too many good players in the field for Tiger Woods to win all four majors, most notably...
From the Vault: Tiger Woods Wins the Masters Aged Just 21
Eleven years ago Tiger Woods became the youngest man in history to win the Masters, Richard Williams was there to see it happen
From the Vault: Tiger Woods Wins the Us Masters Aged Just 21
Eleven years ago Tiger Woods became the youngest man in history to win the US Masters, Richard Williams was there to see it happen
Woods' Legacy the Poorer for Making the Game Richer
Kevin Mitchell: No renowned athlete of recent times inspires such conflicting emotions, of awe and disappointment, as does Tiger Woods
Ogilvy Roars Past Tiger for Florida Win
Australian Geoff Ogilvy held his nerve to win the CA Championship in Florida and end Tiger Woods' winning streak
Tiger's Caddy - the Easiest Job in the World
As Tiger Woods continues to rewrite golf's history, so Steve Williams' reputation continues to grow - but the truth is anybody could do his job, writes Lawrence Donegan
Arnie's Greens Stifle Tiger
Golf: Tiger Woods' chances of going unbeaten all season took a knock as he trailed Vijay Singh by seven shots in Florida
The Question
Stephen Moss: Is Michelle Wie the new Tiger Woods?
McIlroy the Cub Keen to Take on Fully Grown Tiger
Golf: Rory McIlroy said he will not be intimidated by Tiger Woods, but believes the world No1 has 'set the benchmark' for others
Woods' Dominance of the Pines is Bad News for Opponents
Tiger Woods looks set to reign again this season after last night's eight-shot victory, but don't award him the grand slam just yet, says Lawrence Donegan
Lightning Hits Tiger's Beach Retreat
A luxury beach house belonging to Tiger Woods has been destroyed by fire after it was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Florida.
Golf: Woods Defeat Opens Door to Thriving Rose
Tiger Woods crashed out of the competition, beaten by plodding Nick O'Hern for the second time at this event.
Golf: Woods Chases Eight and is a Match for Anybody
The WGC Accenture Championship begins today, with Tiger Woods bidding for his eighth straight tournament win on American soil.
Golf: Woods Upstaged As Stenson the Swede Cashes in on Desert Savvy
Henrik Stenson clinched the Dubai Desert Classic by a stroke from Ernie Els, while Tiger Woods ended tied third.
Golf: Unheralded Fisher Brings Tiger Into Sight
Tiger Woods' former ball collector, Ross Fisher, is pushing his old boss hard in the Dubai desert classic.
Golf: Woods Still Streets Ahead of Els
Even with Ernie Els in the field, Tiger Woods is a big favourite to win the Dubai Desert Classic starting today.
Golf: Tour Look to Woods 'history'
The hype surrounding Tiger Woods' return to the PGA Tour is a hair-brained bid to boost interest levels, writes Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Woods Chasing Seventh Win on Familiar Ground
Tiger Woods can climb to second in the record books for consecutive PGA wins at the Buick Invitational this week.
Golf: Woods Becomes a Course Designer
After announcing his new career as a course architect, Tiger Woods could make $20m on a single project, writes Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Woods Clocks Up £3.8m With Sixth Title
Tiger Woods completed his sixth successive strokeplay victory at The Grove, taking his earnings since his win at The Open to £3.8m.
The Stifling Organisation of US Golf
Golf: Tiger Woods says the secret of the European team's Ryder Cup success was down to it's relative youth, Kevin Mitchell agrees that the old guard are stifling US Golf.
Golf: Tiger Woods Five Shots Ahead
Tiger Woods showed how much he likes the course with a 64 to follow his 63 yesterday and is now five shots clear.
Golf: Woods Banishes K Club Blues With Record
Tiger Woods bounced back in style from his Ryder Cup disappointment as he smashed a course record at the Grove.
Big Guns to Get Ryder Cup Under Way
Golf: Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk play Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie in tomorrow's opening fourball.
Golf: Woods Goes on the Defensive
Tiger Woods' mood was darker than the clouds over The K Club as he defended both his wife and his rookie team mates. By Richard Williams
Golf: Woods Fury at Fake Photos
Tiger Woods slammed a Dublin magazine after it ran fake nude pictures of his wife.
Is Tiger Woods The Greatest Golfer Ever?
In this article, the author examines Tiger Woods' place in history.
Sport: American Mortal
Golf: Ryder Cup: Tiger Woods poor Ryder Cup record stands in stark contrast to his incredible PGA Tour form, he tells Kevin Mitchell why that's set to change at the K Club.
Golf: Woods and Furyk Head for the K Club
Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk are making the most of their weekend off, getting to know the K Club.
Golf: Woods and Els Out of Wentworth
World Match Play Championship: Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk all crashed out at Wentworth on a day of shocks.
What's the odds of Tiger Woods leading the US to win the Ryder cup in Ireland?
Golf: The Ryder cup is in Ireland this year - with Tiger Woods at it: what's the chances of someone else winning it?
Golf: Woods Teams Up With Furyk As Us Players Hit K Club
The US Ryder Cup team are in confident mood after a successful team-building outing to the K Club.
Tiger Woods
Golf: Tiger Woods is a Mount Rushmore of a man, but to proclaim him the greatest athlete of all time is premature, argues Lawrence Donegan.
Ryder Cup: Woods and Mickelson Give Bonding a Miss
Golf: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are too busy to join the rookie US Ryder Cup team on their bonding break.
USPGA Championship: Tiger Mauls World's Best
Golf: Tiger Woods yet again showed his class in Medinah.
Golf: Luke's Cool Hand Keeps Tiger at Bay
USPGA Championship: Luke Donald made the most of benign conditions at Medinah, to put distance between himself and Tiger Woods at the top of the leaderboard.
US Pga: Mickelson and Woods Struggle
Golf: All that was missing was Lee Van Cleef as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson drew, but no one was a six-shooter.
Woods and Mickelson Lurk As Glover Takes a Firm Grip
Golf: US PGA: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson stole the limelight, but both lag behind unheralded American Lucas Glover at the top of the leaderboard.
Golf: Woods and Mickelson's Battle Will Be a Treat
US PGA Championship: Nothing is more exciting than Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson squaring up, says Lawrence Donegan.
Open Fails to Give Woods Driving Test
Golf: The performance of Tiger Woods at Hoylake was among his finest, but a longer course could have exposed his less-than-perfect driving, says Lawrence Donegan.
Woods Dedicates Win to His Father
Golf: Tiger Woods claimed a third Open title with a final round of 67 to move within seven of Jack Nicklaus's 18 major titles, dedicating the win to his late father.
Woods Casts His Spell on the Field
Golf: Tiger Woods produced the shot of the tournament at the 14th to send the clear message to challengers that he intends to remain out in front. By Mike Selvey
Tiger Tears Into Hoylake
Golf: Day two: Tiger Woods shot a stunning 65 to take a three-shot lead at the 135th Open Championship.
Golf: Woods Stirs As Faldo Falters
Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo may still share a decent sense of dress, but their golf proved to be worlds apart at Hoylake. By Richard Williams
McDowell Leads But Woods Lurks
Golf: The Open: Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell finished day one at the top of the leaderboard six-under but Tiger Woods eagled the last to go one behind.
Open War Predicted for Woods and Faldo
Golf: There could be as many fists swung as clubs on the first tee at Hoylake after Tiger Woods did little to dampen the hostile mood between himself and Nick Faldo.
Golf: Woods Misses His First Cut
Tiger Woods lost his record of never having missed a cut in 39 majors since 1996 after the Winged Foot course highlighted his rustiness following a nine-week absence.
Golf: Mickelson's Obsession Set to Test Woods
Wearisome chatter about drivers does not deflect from the battle between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods in the US Open.
Golf: Woods Advertises First Outing Since His Father Died
Lawrence Donegan on the new Nike advert paying tribute to Tiger Woods' late father on the eve of the US Open.
Golf: Woods Apologises for 'spaz' Remark
Tiger Woods apologised after suggesting he had putted like "a spaz" during last weekend's US Masters.
Golf: Woods Criticised for 'spaz' Remark
Tiger Woods been urged to apologise after suggesting he had putted like "a spaz" during last weekend's US Masters.
Golf: Lawrence Donegan: Mickelson Good Enough to Rival Woods
Phil Mickelson's near-flawless round of 69 to win his second Masters has left Lawrence Donegan wondering if Tiger Woods' crown sits as solidly as everyone thought.
Golf: Woods Slates New Augusta
In a breach of his lifelong vow of public blandness, Tiger Woods has criticised the course changes at this year's Masters.
Golf: Woods Bounces Back After Erratic First Round
It was normal service resumed as Tiger Woods posted a much-improved second round score at the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
Golf: Donald Trains His Sights on Woods After Classic Victory
Victory at the Honda Classic moved Luke Donald into the world's top 10, and prompted him to publicly challenge the supremacy of Tiger Woods.
Golf: Campbell Cuts Down Woods
Tiger Woods has been beaten by Chad Campbell at the world matchplay in Carlsbad.
Golf: Woods Dishes Up 9&8 Drubbing
Stephen Ames didn't even get to play 18 holes as he was given a lesson in scoring by Tiger Woods in the first round.
Golf: Woods Throws, Bashes and Sprays His Way to Play-off Win Over Els
Tiger Woods' playoff victory over Ernie Els once again proved he has the psychological strength to overcome the most glaring physical mistakes.
Woods' Two-round Total of 133, 11-under Par, l
Golf: Tiger Woods' round of 66 moved him into prime position to win in Dubai for the first time, but it could have been much much lower.
Golf: Water in Desert Gives Tiger Sinking Feeling
Tiger Woods' round of 66 moved him into prime position to win in Dubai for the first time, but it could have been much much lower.
Golf: Montgomerie Has Day to Forget As Woods Stumbles
£16m out of pocket and 101st on the leaderboard, Colin Montgomerie's troubles overshadowed Tiger Woods' collapse and Retief Goosen's first round 64 in Dubai.
Golf: Woods Joins Europe in Lambasting America's World Series Takeover
The US PGA's request to host all four World Championship tourneys in the US has been met with dismay by a certain Tiger Woods.
Golf: Woosnam Resorts to Stress Relief for Ryder Cup Speech Disorder
Tiger Woods is the last thing on Ian Woosnam's mind ahead of the Ryder Cup as the captain's speech poses more problems for the Welshman.
Golf: Making the Turn at 30 Puts Woods on Course for Greatness
Tiger Woods believes he will be a better player in his 30s than he has been in his 20s and it is very difficult to argue.
Golf: Woods Exposes Growing Rift With Europe Over Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods' unusually controversial comments about the Ryder Cup are a sure sign of American disenchantment with the event, says Lawrence Donegan.
Woods Trails Despite 10-birdie Blitz
Golf: Paul Lawrie, Nick Dougherty and Peter O'Malley lead Tiger Woods by one after the opening round of the HSBC Champions' event.
Bullish Tiger in a China Shop Window
Golf: Digger: Tiger Woods' presence at China's first official golf event owes much to commercial factors, says Paul Kelso.
Golf: Tiger Leaves Closest Rivals Scrapping for Leftovers
Tiger Woods' win at the American Express Championship despite being injured suggest the world number one is as far ahead of the pack as Jose Mourinho's footballing maestros, says Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Montgomerie Misses Out As Woods Beats Daly in a Play-off
Colin Montgomerie couldn't hold onto his lead as Tiger Woods beat John Daly at the second play-off hole to claim his 11th World Golf championship.
Golf: Wie Wins Support From Woods As She Enters the Professional Ranks
As a former teenage prodigy himself, Tiger Woods is confident that Michelle Wie has made the right decision by turning professional.
The Question: Is Michelle Wie the New Tiger Woods?
Golf: Stephen Moss:Is Michelle Wie the new Tiger Woods?
Golf: Woods in Failed Relationship With Couples
The form of the Australian contingent in Virginia could have a major bearing on the International team's hopes of winning the President's Cup tournament against the United States this week.
Golf: Tiger Finds His New Caddie - in Yorkshire
Tiger Woods has unexpectedly recruited Yorkshireman Billy Foster to act as his stand-in caddy at the Presidents Cup.
Golf: Woods Does It the Hard Way
Tiger Woods won his fifth tournament of the year in Ohio - but not without a scare, as the world No1 had an error-strewn final day.
Golf: Unfussy Woods Sets Out Stall By Route 66
A four-under-par 66 tied Tiger Woods for first place with Vijay Singh and Henrik Stenson in the first round of the NEC World Golf Championship.
Golf: Woods Defends Early Exit From Pga
Tiger Woods has revealed that he left the US PGA championship at Baltusrol before he had been technically eliminated.
Golf: Woods Five-over and Eyeing the Cut
Tiger Woods looked to have played himself out of the US PGA after shooting an opening round five-par-over 75 at Baltusrol.
How fab five became the fabulous one
Golf: So Tiger Woods is up to 10 majors and well on his way towards Jack Nicklaus's record haul of 18.
The Open: Peerless Woods Restores the Natural Order
Golf: Tiger Woods lifted the claret jug for the second time after a clinical victory that confirmed his golfing genius.
Imperious Woods Makes It Major No10
Golf: The Open: Tiger Woods moved to third on the all-time list of major winners after rounding off a five-stroke victory at St Andrews.
Golf: Olazabal Gains Ground on Woods
Tiger Woods held on to his lead on the third day of The Open at St Andrews despite José Maria Olazábal closing the gap.
Golf: Tiger Has to Fight
What looked like a two-day stroll to victory for Tiger Woods turned into anything but as the world number one struggled round the Old Course.
Golf: Woods Has All the Answers
Open leader Tiger Woods showed the sort of form to emulate the retiring Jack Nicklaus, says Richard Williams.
Golf: Masterclass By Tiger Overshadowed By Emotion
Tiger Woods's second round tally of 67 left him four shots clear but it was Jack Niklaus who stole the show at St Andrews.
Woods Leads While Jack Hits the Road
Golf: The Open: Tiger Woods continues to blaze a trail, but Jack Nicklaus kept it interesting for the crowds at St Andrews.
The Open: Woods Throws Down Gauntlet
Golf: Tiger Woods brushed off three bunker visits to open up a formidable lead with seven birdies in nine holes.
Woods Talks a Revamped Game While Continuing to Track Jack
Golf: Tiger Woods has no doubt that his remodelled swing is good enough to fire him closer to Jack Nicklaus' record of eighteen major titles.
Golf: Goosen's Quiet Steps Drowned Out By Woods
Retief Goosen is in pole position the defend his US Open title, but it was Tiger Woods's green damaging that proved the talking point.
Woods Struggles at Pinehurst
Golf: Tiger Woods was four shots off the pace after his first nine holes at the 105th US Open, which began in Pinehurst, North Carolina, today.
Golf: Woods Talks the Talk and Balks at Controversy
Tiger Woods may have ripped up the record books, says Lawrence Donegan, but he has failed radically to change the culture of his sport.
Golf: Woods Hails a 'cool' Performance
Tiger Woods' coach, Hank Haney, was delighted by the American's fourth US Masters victory but played down his own contribution.
Golf: Tiger Roars Ahead
Tiger Woods beat Chris DiMarco on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to win his first major since 2002.
US Masters: Flaws Give Woods Added Value
Golf: Get used to seeing Tiger Woods using his divine talent to overcome a basic and possibly ineradicable flaw, says Richard Williams.
Glutinous In-flight Film on Tiger Sticks in the Throat
A Mao-istic propaganda film presents Tiger Woods as a cross between Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Pass the bucket, says Richard Williams.
Woods Forced to Take Driver Test
Golf: Tiger Woods was accused of using an illegal driver but his club easily withstood the test. Nice try Tom Pernice.
Woods Swings Through the Pain
An injured Tiger Woods managed to get round the Mount Juliet course in 68 to lie, tied for eighth in the American Express World Golf Championship.
Golf: Tiger Woods Injured
Tiger Woods may not play in the American Express World Golf Championship at Mount Juliet.
Woods Eyes Vice-captaincy
Golf: Tiger Woods has set his sights on being the US vice-captain at the next Ryder Cup.
Golf: Tiger Chases His Tail As Questions Mount Over Crisis
September 28: If Tiger Woods fails to win the World Golf Championship in Ireland this week, he will no longer hold a single strokeplay title.
Golf: Tiger Woods' Father Stricken With Cancer
Earl Woods has suffered a relapse in treatment for prostate cancer.
Cink Surfaces As Donald Sinks
August 23: Stewart Cink beat Tiger Woods by four shots in Ohio after Luke Donald had thrown away a strong position.
Golf: The revenge of the Tiger
Tiger Woods, barely the world's No. 1 player, has failed to win a major since the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage -- tying his career-high streak. 2005 will go a long way in determining whether Jack Nicklaus's record, as it appeared in 2002, remains in jeopardy.
Golf: State of the Big Four
Is Tiger Woods still the number one golfer in the world? No one knows for sure, but we do know that our opinion means less than Tiger's opinion on the matter. Thoughts on Tiger's road ahead and a look at the other three players that make up "The Big Four."
British Open: Woods' Fight With Prejudice Looms Over Battle With Form
Not only is Tiger Woods having to contend with a slump in form at present, but also the racial slurs of a small minority.
Woods Holds His World No1 Ranking
July 19: Tiger Woods remains world No1 but after his performance at Troon, that must surely be a hollow title.
The Open Championship: Woods Keeps Everyone Guessing
July 16: Neither demigod nor fallen idol, Tiger Woods stalked Troon with the air of a man prepared to encounter any kind of fortune.
British Open: Weiskopf Shows Woods the Way
1973 Open champion Tom Weiskopf was on hand to give Tiger Woods a few tips on how to tame Royal Troon.
Meagre Takeaway Unable to Sate the Hunger of Woods
Richard Williams: Tiger Woods has gone back to basics after indifferent recent form in his quest for a fourth US Masters title.
Can Tiger stand so tall again?
Whisper it but Tiger Woods is not quite the devastating force he was. Still a force, still top of the rankings and still even the unthinking man's choice as favourite for the Masters. But the signs of decline can be found in his driving.
General: Is Tiger the greatest ever?
Have recent performances elevated Tiger Woods to the greatest golfer in the history of the sport? Here are some thoughts on the subject.
Golf: All Tigered Out
While enjoying the magnificent golf of Tiger Woods, it's time to eliminate the hyberbole and keep his influence in perspective.
Woods Picks Up Open Wound With His First Shot
July 18: Tiger Woods lost his ball, the first time he could remember such a thing happening to him in the seven years since he turned professional.
Tiger's Short Cut Has Crowd Fooled
July 17: Tiger Woods hooked a drive out of the practice ground and missed a few putts. For the rest of the field, that is the good news.
Golf: Random thoughts on Tiger Woods
Millions of words have already been written about Tiger Woods, it seemed pointless to add more. But, all the talk of whether he is or was in a slump at the Western Open necessitated a response.
General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack
Sternos Talkin' Smack, Episode 1. This is the place for the real story... No sugarcoating, no holding back, all trash. Today's topics: Jason Kidd. Greg Maddux. Tiger Woods.
First Off the Tee But Lyle Has No Thirst for the Mint Julep
April 11: Sandy Lyle will feel like Tiger Woods for a day.
Heavy going for lighter Woods
Tiger Woods had a hard day at the office yesterday during the the Players Championship's opening round. He took a level-par 72 and it was, he said, "nothing like those easy 65s".
Woods splashes to four-in-a-row
Tiger Woods showed yesterday that not only can he win tournaments almost at will but he can also, as many have long suspected, walk on water.
Woods wins one while losing two
Tiger Woods won a million dollars yesterday, and forfeited two million. He won the Accenture Match Play Championship, with its $1,050,000 (£665,000) first prize, but withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic, worried that war may break out. By doing so he lost the $2m appearance fee that goes with playing.
Awesome Woods on course for final
The second dream final of the week failed to materialise in the Accenture Match Play Championship here at La Costa yesterday when Tiger Woods, the world No1, won but Phil Mickelson, ranked No3, lost.
Clarke's one-shot wonder lifts the gloom
Rain and fog prevented Tiger Woods from marking his US Tour return in style but Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke managed a hole in one before the bad weather ended the first round early at the Buick Invitational in San Diego.
Woods sets a February target
Tiger Woods says he will return to action in February following knee surgery in Park City, Utah. The world No1 underwent a successful one-hour procedure to remove fluid inside and outside the anterior cruciate ligament and has pulled out of the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes Championships from January 9 to 12.
Golf: Tiger Woods is ruining my life
Ryan Noonan has no job. He hasn't showered or eaten a decent meal in two weeks. The pile of clothes on his floor has grown immense and he's been reduced to wearing only a t-shirt and basketball shorts. In his latest article, he writes that only one person is to blame for his current condition: Tiger Woods.
Woods Simply a Bystander in the Supporting Cast
September 30: Tiger Woods was powerless to stop Europe winning the Ryder Cup as his match with Jesper Parnevik became meaningless.
Americans look set for a singles party
Europe hit heights but slide back down - and Garcia gets angry over American celebrations on 18th. If Tiger Woods had a stinker on Friday, he had a perfumed Saturday. If Monty blew a lead in the first round of foursomes, he protected two advantages yesterday. The giants strutted their stuff but never outstripped the other performers at the Belfry.
Hospitality glasshouse affords inmates best minority view on the course
At the 18th hole the crowd stood half-a-dozen deep, desperate for a European clenched fist of joy or a glimpse of Tiger Woods. Lucky people, they got both - if you count a white glove in a back pocket and the sniff of a sullen smile.
Woods Becomes America's Weak Link As Bjorn Steals Limelight
September 28: After a bad start, things didn't get much better for Tiger Woods as he failed to get to grips with the slow pace of the Belfry greens.
Woods' early start leaves fans fuming
Tiger Woods slipped out of his hotel yesterday almost before dawn cracked, played a few quick holes in preparation, as is his custom, and in so doing stirred up the first real row of the 2002 Ryder Cup.
Tiger Snaps at Snapper
An angry Tiger Woods was the centre of attention after losing his temper on the first hole at the 34th Ryder Cup at The Belfry this morning. Woods was disturbed by a nearby photographer, taking pictures while he played a shot. The world No1 span round angrily and complained:...
Tiger Starts to Get Really Serious
September 25: Tiger Woods cannot easily dismiss the only worthwhile controversy delivered in the run up to this year's Ryder Cup however all will be forgotten if he plays a blinder.
Gunmen Kill 29 Hindus in Temple Raid
So Tiger Woods was only joking, after all, when he claimed that there were "a million reasons" why he would rather win the million-dollar first prize in last week's American Express event in Ireland than be a member of a victorious but unpaid Ryder Cup team here this weekend. "I was...
Captains Split on the Million Dollar Question
September 24: Curtis Strange has said that Tiger Woods is the least of his concerns as both he and Sam Torrance remain tight lipped on likely pairings.
Woods just less than perfect in photo finish
Another day, another million dollars for Tiger Woods. And he still wasn't happy. David J Russell's record is safe. Not even Tiger Woods could do what the now semi-retired European tour journeyman once did: win a tournament without registering a single bogey.
Show Me the Money
September 22: Tiger Woods already has this one in the bag, so thoughts in Mount Juliet were turning to the Ryder Cup.
Faultless Woods in million-dollar form
Tiger Woods, who said on Thursday that he would rather win $1 million (£650,000) this week than the Ryder Cup next, is more than likely to have the first part of that wish granted come tomorrow. Let us Europeans hope that next week the second part comes true, too.
Woods ready to rekindle 'Tiger fever' in Dubai
Tiger Woods, the world No1, will play in the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic tournament. The event, held from March 6 to 9 next year, will mark the second time the 26-year-old American has played in the oldest European PGA championship event to be staged in the Middle East, the first being in 2001 when he finished joint second to the Dane Thomas Bjorn.
Beem: 'I thought I was going to puke'
Rich Beem, the former mobile phone and car stereo salesman who held off a strong challenge from Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship yesterday, had an unusual approach to his final round.
Tiger is on the prowl
Violent weather paid to Tiger Woods' grand-slam hopes at Muirfield last month, and the storm clouds were holding up his attempt to complete a sweep of the American majors at the USPGA Championship.
Tiger thunders after storm
David Davies watches Tiger Woods lose his tempo and his temper in the first round of the US PGA Championship.
Garcia ready to open his account
Spain's Sergio Garcia may have just the right balance of youth and talent to challenge Tiger Woods for this year's title, writes David Davies.
Garcia Blows Back Into Contention
Four years after Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia were heralded as the pair who could challenge Tiger Woods from a position of youth, there were signs they might be about to make their move.
Tiger washed up as Els storms ahead
Muirfield found itself beaten by wind and rain so strong that even Tiger Woods shot a heartwarmingly human 81.
Tiger Wouldn't Just Let an Open Slip Away, Would He?
July 21, Kevin Michell: Tiger Woods is still not himself, but don't expect him to have something profound to say on the subject.
Sombre Tiger Sends a Warning Despite Lacking Spark
July 20: The spark failed to ignite for Tiger Woods yesterday afternoon but at four under par, he is still handily placed to win his third major title of the year.
Major fear stoked by Tiger tales
Tiger Woods is the overwhelming favourite to win the 131st Open championship - not just with the bookmakers but also, either openly or somewhat furtively, with the players as well.
Ice cream man has the scoop on Faldo
Tiger Woods might be the red-hot favourite, but not everyone at Muirfield yesterday was backing the 26-year-old to complete the third leg of the grand slam.
Victorian Man-traps Fail to Ensnare Woods
July 18: Tiger Woods can't be drawn on antiquated Muirfield attitudes towards women (and dogs).
Rose grows into the role of young gun
Four years after his Birkdale glory, the Briton tells Jim White how he has learned to handle pressure. The pendulum rhythm of Justin Rose's season seems finally to have deserted him. Which, with the Open fast approaching and with it the prospect of addressing the first tee in the company of Tiger Woods, was just what he was hoping for.
How timid plan cost Nicklaus a slam
David Davies believes Tiger Woods must stay aggressive if he is to eclipse the achievements of Jack Nicklaus and win a calendar grand slam.
Tiger can reach a 19th, says Faldo
Tiger Woods is likely to break all the records in the game, including the greatest and grandest of them all, Jack Nicklaus's 18 professional major championships.
Rose to Prowl Muirfield With Tiger
Young British hope Justin Rose will tee off with world No1 and tournament favourite Tiger Woods when the Open gets underway at Muirfield on Thursday. Rose, who famously finished fourth in the 1998 Open as an amateur, has also been paired with Japan's Sigeki Maruyama for the first two...
Don't win grand slam yet, Nicklaus tells Tiger
Why Jack Nicklaus is hoping that Tiger Woods does not win The Open Championship in Scotland this week.
Tiger Woods sues artist to draw a line between painting and profit
'Enormous constitutional issues at stake' as top golfer launches lawsuit. Rick Rush's paintings - faithfully reproduced great sporting scenes - might not be considered great art but no one has ever argued they're not so much art as illegal rip-offs masquerading as art.
Drizzle fails to dampen fire in Woods
US Open: Tiger Woods, with an air of inevitability, holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th green at Long Island yesterday, to take the tightest of grips on the 102nd US Open.
Woods enjoys rub of green
Tiger Woods, employing all his expertise and enjoying extravagant good fortune, led the US Open championship late into the first round on Long Island yesterday.
Stalked Tiger feeds the 5,000
US Open: Tiger Woods will somehow have to deflect his attention away from the myth and towards the man if he is to fare well in this year's US Open, writes David Davies.
Woods Pips Monty at the Death
Colin Montgomerie bravely defied a "rattling" back-injury - but he couldn't stop world number one Tiger Woods winning the Deutsche Bank Open after a dramatic play-off. Woods' victory came at the third extra hole after Montgomerie hit his second shot out of the bunker into a lake, as the...
Why Simply the Best Should Be Good Enough
April 17: Tiger Woods's and Michael Schumacher's domination of sport on the weekend was justified by their devotion to excellence, writes Richard Williams.
Augusta Got Tougher But So Did Tiger
Richard Williams on how Tiger Woods raised his game to overcome the changes to the US Masters course.
Tiger Out of the Woods and Clear
Tigers Woods was looking in total control in the final round of the US Masters this evening when he converted an eight-foot chance for another birdie at the third to go three clear at 13-under. It appeared a four-horse race when Phil Mickelson had another bogey on the fourth, again going...
Woods in driving seat with birdie blitz
US Masters: Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen share the lead going into the final round at Augusta.
Major Comeback
While we will surely be inundated with shots of Tiger Woods closing the trunk to his Buick of choice one players return to Augusta has been noticeably overlooked.
Olazabal and Tiger Hunt Together
Jose Maria Olazabal threw down the gauntlet to Tiger Woods with a spectacular start to the 66th Masters at Augusta National today. Olazabal, playing in the group ahead of the world number one and defending champion, hit his second shot to within five feet of the flag on the 575-yard...
Big-hitting kids are a worry to Woods
Tiger Woods is in no doubt about it. "I've got to find another 10 yards in length to keep up with these kids today," he says. "Compared to them I just kinda dink it around."
Rivals foul up to give Woods his hat-trick sword
Tiger Woods won the Bay Hill Invitational here in Florida yesterday even though he was well below his best.
General: This week's poll question...
Last year, Tiger Woods completed a Grand Slam, then struggled -- for him -- the rest of the season. How would he do this year? That's what we asked you in our last eSports poll, and here's how you responded. Plus, here's a look at this week's poll, too.
Why we watch Tiger Woods
He had an off year, yet there's a reason why people talk more about Tiger Woods losing three majors than any other golfer. Here's why.
Slump or Respect
When the 83rd PGA Championship concluded last weekend, David Toms walked away with the Wanamaker Trophy, Phil Mickelson retained his "best player to never win a major" title and Tiger Woods failed to finish in the Top 10 for the fifth consecutive event. Is Woods in a slump? Read on for an answer.
Woods Is One For The Ages, Which May Be a Bad Thing
Tiger Woods is Good! Tiger Woods is Great! Let's Let History Decide His Fate! Sorry. I wrote that while watching the High School Cheerleading Championships.
GOLF: Woods is making golf a game unlike any other
Tiger Woods. What more needs to be said about the man who's transforming the game of golf. e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub goes behind the game.
GOLF: Tiger Woods is that darn good
Tiger Woods proved what many golf fans already know: he is the best athlete of this generation.
MLB: Thinking of Mussina, Tiger, Sampras And More
Mike Mussina, Tiger Woods and Pete Sampras are just a few of the things on the mind of e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub
MOTOR SPORTS: Auto Racing Needs A Tiger
What sport doesn't need a Tiger Woods to boost popularity? But who has what it takes to be that star for auto racing?