For the second straight year Tiger Woods (USA) finished atop the PGA Tour's 2022 Player Impact Programme, as the player who generated the most positive interest in the PGA Tour during the year. He received a bonus payment of $15 million. Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) was second and received $12 million. Eighteen other players shared lower but still significant amounts from the PGA Tour's $100 million PIP bonus pool.

Tiger Woods (USA) finished atop the PGA Tour's inaugural Player Impact Programme, as the player who generated the most positive interest in the PGA Tour during 2021. He received a bonus payment of $8 million. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second and received $6 million. Eight other players shared lower but still significant amounts from the PGA Tour's $40 million PIP bonus pool.

Played as the inaugural ZOZO Championship (Oct 24-28; US PGA/Jpn Trs event; PGA Tour 2019/20 season; first ever official US PGA Tr event in Japan). Second-placed Hideki Matsuyama (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Tiger Woods (USA), who equalled Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour wins. Monday finish required due to bad weekend weather. [King course, Narashino CC, Inzai, Chiba].

The Masters Tournament (83rd) (Apr 11-14). Second-placed Dustin Johnson (USA), Brooks Koepka (USA) and Xander Schauffele (USA) finished 1 shot behind 43-year-old Woods (USA), who recorded his fifth Masters win, fifteenth major championship victory and first major for 11 years. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Played as the Tour Championship (Sept 20-23; last of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Billy Horschel (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who ended a five-year winless streak on the PGA Tour. Justin Rose (Eng) finished in fourth place, giving him just enough points to win the season-long FedEx Cup competition. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].

Tiger Woods (USA) won the 2013 Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers. He received this award for the 11th time in his career.

Woods (USA) won his tenth Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2013 leading money winner, with earnings of $8,553,439 on the Tour. Henrik Stenson (Swe) was second with $6,388,230; Matt Kuchar (USA) was third with $5,616,808.

Woods (USA) won his 11th PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average). Woods accumulated 100 pts; Adam Scott (Aus) was second with 64 pts; Henrik Stenson (Swe), Phil Mickelson (USA) and Justin Rose (Eng) were tied third with 54 pts.

Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Aug 1-4). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (USA) and defending champion Keegan Bradley (USA) finished 7 shots behind Woods (USA), who claimed his eighth win in this event. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as The Players Championship (May 9-12). Second-placed Kevin Streelman (USA), Jeff Maggert (USA) and David Lingmerth (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA). Woods recorded his second win in this event and 78th overall PGA Tour win. [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].

Woods (USA) won his ninth PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Justin Rose (Eng) was second with 69.26; Henrik Stenson (Swe) was third with 69.28. Steve Stricker (USA) averaged 68.89, but was ineligible for the Trophy having played only 51 rounds.

Played as the Farmers Insurance Open (Jan 24-27). Second-placed Brandt Snedeker (USA) and Josh Teater (USA) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his 75th PGA Tour win and seventh in this event. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].

Played as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 21-24). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Woods (USA), who recorded his eighth win in this event, equalling Sam Snead's win record for a specific event. Monday finish required following weekend storms. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Played as the WGC-Cadillac Championship (March 7-10). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his seventh win in this event, 17th overall WGC title and 76th overall PGA Tour win. [Blue Monster course, Doral Golf Resort, Miami, FL].

Played as The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance (May 31-Jun 2). Second-placed Rory Sabbatini (RSA) and Andres Romero (Arg) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA). Woods recorded his 73rd PGA Tour win, tying Jack Nicklaus for the second most all time PGA Tour wins, after Sam Snead with 82 wins. [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 22-25). Second-placed Graeme McDowell (N.Ire) finished 5 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win in two and a half years, and seventh win in this event. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Played as the AT&T National (Jun 28-Jul 1). Second-placed Bo Van Pelt (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who claimed his third win in seven starts. This was Woods 74th PGA Tour win, one more than Jack Nicklaus and only eight short of Sam Snead's record 82. [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, MD].

Played as the Chevron World Challenge (Dec 1-4; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Zach Johnson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his fifth win in this event, and first win in an individual strokeplay event for over two years. [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].

Woods (USA) won his eighth PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Steve Stricker (USA) was second with 69.29; Jim Furyk (USA) was third with 69.48.

Woods (USA) won his ninth Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2009 leading money winner, with earnings of $10,508,163. Steve Stricker (USA) was second with $6,332,636; Phil Mickelson (USA) was third with $5,332,755.

Woods (USA) won his tenth Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Woods (USA) won his ninth PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Steve Stricker (USA) was second with 69.29; Jim Furyk (USA) was third with 69.48.

Played as the Buick Open (Jul 30-Aug 2). Second-placed Roland Thatcher (USA), John Senden (Aus) and Greg Chalmers (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who his third win in this event and 69th PGA Tour victory overall. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].

Played as the BMW Championship (Sept 10-13; third of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Marc Leishman (Aus) and Jim Furyk (USA) finished 8 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who claimed his sixth PGA Tour win of 2009 and 71st of his career. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].

Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Aug 6-9). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) and Robert Allenby (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA), who claimed a record seventh win in this event. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as The Memorial Tournament (June 4-7). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 26-29). Second-placed Sean O'Hair (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Woods (USA). This victory marked Woods' return to competitive golf, following knee surgery and an 8 month layoff. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Woods (USA) won his tenth PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the JBWere Masters (Nov 12-15; Aus/Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Greg Chalmers (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his first win in Australia. Woods reputedly received a US$3 million appearance fee. [Kingston Heath GC, Melbourne, Australia].

Tiger Woods (USA) won the PGA Tour 2009 season-long points chase, to capture his second FedExCup and $10 million bonus. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with 2920 pts. Steve Stricker (USA) was third with 2750 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned during the regular PGA Tour season and in the four playoff events.

Played as the AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods (July 2-5). Second-placed Hunter Mahan (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). This was event-host Tiger Wood's 68th PGA Tour win. [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, MD].

Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (Jan 31-Feb 3; European Tour event). Second-placed Martin Kaymer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].

Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 20-24). Woods (USA) beat Stewart Cink (USA) 8 and 7 in the 36-hole final to win the Walter Hagen Cup. This was Woods' 63rd PGA Tour win (one more than Arnold Palmer), his third win in three starts, and eighth win in nine starts. Following this win, Woods held all three WGC individual titles simultaneously. [Gallery GC, Marana, AZ].

The US Open (108th) (June 12-15). Woods (USA) beat Rocco Mediate (USA) at the 91st hole. Tied at one-under-par after the regulation 72 holes, both carded level-par 71s in an 18-hole Monday playoff. Woods subsequently won at the first sudden-death playoff hole to claim his third US Open and 14th major championship title. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].

Played as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 13-16). Second-placed Bart Bryant (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA), who drew level with Ben Hogan's career achievement of 64 PGA Tour wins, the third highest in the Tour's history. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Played as the Buick Invitational (Jan 24-27). Second-placed Ryuji Imada (Jpn) finished 8 shots behind Woods (USA), who equalled Arnold Palmer's record of 62 PGA Tour wins, and claimed his fourth straight win in this event. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].

The US PGA Championship (89th) (Aug 9-12). Second-placed Woody Austin (USA) finished 2 shots behind 31-year-old defending champion Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his fourth win in this event, and 13th major championship title. [Southern Hills CC, Tulsa, Oklahoma].

Played as the Wachovia Championship (May 3-6). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].

Played as the Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola (Sept 13-16; last of four FedExCup playoff events, contested by 30 players). Second-placed Mark Calcavecchia (USA) and Zach Johnson (USA) finished 8 shots behind Woods (USA). Woods also collected the first US PGA FedEx Cup and associated $10 million bonus. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].

Played as the Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide (Dec 13-16; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Zach Johnson (USA) finished 7 shots behind defending champion Tiger Woods (USA), who won this event for the fourth time. [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].

Tiger Woods (USA) won the PGA Tour 2007 season-long points chase, to capture the inaugural FedExCup and $10 million bonus. Steve Stricker (USA) was second with 110,455 pts. Phil Mickelson (USA) was third with 109,358 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned during the regular PGA Tour season and in the four playoff events.

Woods (USA) won his seventh PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Justin Rose (Eng) was second with 69.30; Steve Stricker was third with 69.39.

Woods (USA) won his eighth (and third straight) PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Ernie Els (RSA) was second with 69.29; Justin Rose (Eng) was third with 69.30.

Woods (USA) won his eighth (and third straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2007 leading money winner, with earnings of $10,867,052 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $5,819,988; Vijay Singh (Fiji) was third with $4,728,376.

Woods (USA) won his ninth (and third straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Woods (USA) won his ninth (and third straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the WGC-CA Championship (March 22-25; formerly WGC-Amex Championship). Brett Wetterich (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA). [Blue Monster course, Doral Golf Resort, Miami, FL].

Played as the BMW Championship (Sept 6-9; third of four FedExCup playoff events; formerly the Western Open, the PGA Tour's third oldest active tournament). Second-placed Aaron Baddeley (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his 60th PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].

Played as the Buick Invitational (Jan 25-28). Second-placed Charles Howell III (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his seventh win in his last seven PGA Tour appearances, and third straight win in this event. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].

Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Aug 2-5). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) and Rory Sabbatini (RSA) finished 8 shots behind Woods (USA). This was Woods' third straight and sixth overall win in this event. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as the Buick Invitational (Jan 26-29). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat José María Olazábal (Esp) with a par at the second playoff hole. Nathan Green (Aus) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].

Played as the Ford Championship at Doral (March 2-5). Second-placed David Toms (USA) and Camilo Villegas (Col) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Tiger Woods (USA). [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].

Woods (USA) won his eighth (and second straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the WGC-American Express Championship (Sept 28-Oct 1). Second-placed Ian Poulter (Eng) and Adam Scott (Aus) finished 8 shots behind Woods (USA). This was Woods sixth straight win on the PGA Tour and fifth win in the WGC Amex Championship. [The Grove, Chandler's Cross, nr London, England].

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 21/22; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Jim Furyk (previous major winner) finished 2 shots behind Woods (The Open & US PGA). Third on 142 was Geoff Ogilvy (US Open). Fourth on 145 was Mike Weir (The Masters). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

Woods (USA) won his eighth (and second straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Woods (USA) won his seventh (and second straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2006 leading money winner, with earnings of $9,941,563 on the Tour. Jim Furyk (USA) was second with $7,213,316; Adam Scott (Aus) was third with $4,978,858.

Played as the Buick Open (Aug 3-6). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 3 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his 50th PGA Tour win. 30-year-old Woods became the youngest player to achieve this milestone, eclipsing Jack Nicklaus who achieved the same feat aged 33 yrs. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].

The Open Championship (135th) (July 20-23). Second-placed Chris Dimarco (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Woods (USA), who recorded his third win in this event and 11th major championship title. Woods tied Walter Hagen as the second most prolific winner of golf's Majors. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (Feb 2-5; European Tour event). Tiger Woods (USA) beat Ernie Els (RSA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].

Woods (USA) won his seventh (and second straight) PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Jim Furyk (USA) was second with 68.86; Adam Scott (Aus) was third with 68.95.

Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Aug 24-27). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Stewart Cink (USA) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole (par-4 17th). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

The US PGA Championship (88th) (Aug 17-20). Second-placed Shaun Micheel (USA) finished 5 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his third US PGA title, and 12th major championship win. He surpassed Walter Hagen as the second most prolific winner of golf's major championships. [No.3 course, Medinah CC, Bloomingdale, nr Chicago, IL].

Played as the Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide (Dec 14-17; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who won this event for the third time. [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].

Played as the Deutsche Bank Championship (Sept 1-4). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his fifth win in as many starts. These wins included two majors, a World Golf Championship event and two regular PGA Tour events. [TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.].

Played as the Buick Invitational (Jan 20-23). Second-placed Luke Donald (Eng), Charles Howell III (USA) and Tom Lehman (USA) finished 3 shots behind Woods (USA). [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].

Woods (USA) won his sixth PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 69.04; Jim Furyk (USA) was third with 69.27.

Woods (USA) won his sixth Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2005 leading money winner, with earnings of $10,628,024. Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with $8,017,336; Phil Mickelson (USA) was third with $5,699,605.

Played as the WGC-NEC Invitational (Aug 18-21). Second-placed Chris DiMarco (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA), who claimed his fourth NEC-Invitational title. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Woods (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 69.04; Jim Furyk (USA) was third with 69.27.

Woods (USA) won his seventh PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 22/23; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Phil Mickleson (US PGA) finished 7 shots behind Woods (The Open & The Masters). Third on 143 was Michael Campbell (US Open). Fourth on 144 was Vijay Singh (previous major winner). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

Woods (USA) won his seventh Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 17-20; Japan Tr event). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Kaname Yokoo (Jpn) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole (par-5 18th). Woods' first prize equated to US$350,000. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].

The Masters Tournament (69th) (April 7-10). Woods (USA) beat Chris DiMarco (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). This was Woods' fourth Masters title, and returned him to No.1 in the official world golf rankings. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

The Open Championship (134th) (July 14-17). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 5 shots behind Woods (USA). The last significant professional tournament played by 65-year-old Jack Nicklaus, and the tenth major championship title for Woods. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Played as the Ford Championship at Doral (March 3-6). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), whose win took him back to No.1 in the official world golf rankings. [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].

Played as the WGC-American Express Championship (Oct 6-9). Woods (USA) beat John Daly (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 16th), to claim his fifth win in 2005 and tenth WGC title. [Harding Park GC, San Francisco, Calif. Now known as TPC Harding Park].

Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 18-21; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Ryoken Kawagishi (Jpn) finished 8 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Woods (USA). [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].

Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 25-29). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Davis Love III (USA) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Champions course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif.]

Played as the Target World Challenge (Dec 9-12; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) finished 2 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].

Played as the WGC-American Express Championship (Oct 2-5). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji), Tim Herron (USA) and Stuart Appleby (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win of 2003. [Crabapple course, Capital City Club, Atlanta, Georgia].

Played as the Western Open (100th) presented by Golf Digest (July 3-6). Second-placed Rich Beem (USA) finished 5 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his fourth PGA Tour win in 2003. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].

Woods (USA) won his sixth (and fifth straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Woods (USA) won his sixth (and fifth straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average). Woods accumulated 88 pts; Mike Weir (Can) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) were tied second with 78 pts.

Played as the Buick Invitational (Feb 13-16). Second-placed Carl Petterson (Swe) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA), who claimed his second win in this event. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].

Woods (USA) won his fifth straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 68.65; Mike Weir (Can) was third with 68.97.

Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires (March 20-23). Second-placed Stewart Cink (USA), Brad Faxon (USA), Kenny Perry (USA) and Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 11 shots behind Woods, who recorded his fourth straight win in this event. Only Sam Snead and Walter Hagen had previously won the same PGA Tour event four times in a row. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 26-Mar 2). Woods (USA) held off a determined challenge by David Toms (USA) to win 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Champions course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif.]

Woods (USA) won his fifth straight PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 68.65; Mike Weir (Can) was third with 68.97.

Woods (USA) won his fifth (and fourth straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the WGC-American Express Championship (Sept 19-22). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). [Mount Juliet GC, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland].

The US Open (102nd) (June 13-16). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 3 shots behind Woods (USA). [Black course, Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, NY].

Played as the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe (May 17-20). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Colin Montgomerie (Scot) with a par at the third playoff hole. [St Leon course, GC St Leon-Rot, nr Heidelberg, Germany].

Played as the Buick Open (Aug 8-11). Second-placed Fred Funk (USA), Brian Gay (USA), Mark O'Meara (USA) and Esteban Toledo (Mex) finished 4 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].

Woods (USA) won his fifth (and fourth straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires (March 14-17). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his third straight win in this event. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 26/27; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Justin Leonard (previous major winner, standing in for Open Champion Ernie Els) and Davis Love III (previous major winner) finished 14 shots behind Woods (US Open and The Masters). Fourth on 145 was Rich Beem (US PGA). In the final round Woods shot a tournament and course record 11-under-par 61. This was Woods' fifth straight win in this event. [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

The Masters Tournament (66th) (April 11-14). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Woods (USA), who recorded his third win in The Masters. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Woods (USA) won his fourth straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 69.47; Ernie Els (RSA) was third with 69.50.

Woods (USA) won his fourth straight PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 69.47; Ernie Els (RSA) was third with 69.50.

Woods (USA) won his fifth (and fourth straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2002 leading money winner, with earnings of $6,912,625 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $4,311,971; Vijay Singh (Fiji) was third with $3,756,563.

Woods (USA) won his third straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Davis Love III (USA) was second with 69.06; Sergio Garcia (Esp) was third with 69.13.

Woods (USA) won his fourth (and third straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2001 leading money winner, with earnings of $5,687,777 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $4,403,883; David Toms (USA) was third with $3,791,595.

Woods (USA) won his fourth (and third straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Woods (USA) won his fourth (and third straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

The Masters Tournament (65th) (April 5-8). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who clinched his fourth straight major championship win, the famed "Tiger Slam". Woods became the first player since Bobby Jones to simultaneously hold all four major championship titles. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Played as the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe (May 17-20). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA). [Rot course, GC St Leon-Rot, nr Heidelberg, Germany].

Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires (March 15-18). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Woods (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Played as the Williams World Challenge presented by Target (Dec 13-16; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 3 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].

Played as The Players Championship (March 22-25). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 20/21; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed David Toms (US PGA) finished 3 shots behind Woods (The Masters). Third on 137 was Retief Goosen (US Open); fourth on 148 was David Duval (The Open). This was Woods' fourth straight win in this event. [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 31-Jun 3). Second-placed Paul Azinger (USA) and Sergio García (Esp) finished 7 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his third straight win in this event. [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the WGC-NEC Invitational (Aug 23-26). Woods (USA) beat Jim Furyk (USA) with a birdie at the seventh playoff hole (par-4 18th), securing his third straight win at the NEC Invitational. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Woods (USA) won his third straight PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Davis Love III (USA) was second with 69.06; Sergio Garcia (Esp) was third with 69.13.

Woods (USA) won his third (and second straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 21/22; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners; reverted to stroke play after two years as a match play event). Tied after 36 holes, Woods (The Open, US Open and US PGA) beat Vijay Singh (The Masters) with an eagle-3 at the first playoff hole. Third with 143 was Tom Lehman (previous major winner). Fourth with 148 was Paul Azinger (previous major winner). This was Woods' third straight win in this event. [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

Woods (USA) won his third (and second straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2000 leading money winner, with earnings of $9,188,321 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $4,746,457; Ernie Els (RSA) was third with $3,469,405.

Played as the Bell Canadian Open (Sept 7-10). Second-placed Grant Waite (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA), who completed an impressive "Triple Crown" of wins in 2000. The "Triple Crown" comprises wins in three of the oldest national championships, namely, The Open, the US Open and either the South African Open (est. 1903) or Canadian Open (est. 1904). [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].

Woods (USA) won his third (and second straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires (March 16-19). Second-placed Davis Love III (USA) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].

Woods (USA) won his second straight PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with 69.25; Ernie Els (RSA) was third with 69.31.

Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 3-6). Second-placed Matt Gogel (USA) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA). [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].

Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 25-28). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 5 shots behind defending champion Woods (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Nov 16-19; Asian/Eurpn/Aus Trs event; Eurpean Tr 2001 season opener). Second-placed Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Woods (USA), who claimed his second win in this event. [Alpine GC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].

Played as the WGC-NEC Invitational (Aug 24-27). Second-placed Justin Leonard (USA) and Phillip Price (Wales) finished 11 shots behind Woods (USA), who claimed his second straight win in this event. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

The US PGA Championship (82nd) (Aug 17-20). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Bob May (USA) in a three-hole playoff: Woods 12 (-1), May 13 (E). First-time the PGA Championship was decided utlising a three-hole playoff. [Valhalla GC, Louisville, KY].

The US Open (100th) (June 15-18). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 15 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded the first of four straight major championship wins (the "Tiger Slam"). [Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA].

Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 6-9; PGA Tour season opener). Woods (USA) beat Ernie Els (RSA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].

Woods (USA) won his second straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with 69.25; Ernie Els (RSA) was third with 69.31.

The Open Championship (129th) (July 20-23). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) and Thomas Bjørn (Den) finished 8 shots behind Woods (USA). [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Woods (USA) won his second Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1999 leading money winner, with earnings of $6,616,585 on the Tour. David Duval (USA) was second with $3,641,906; Davis Love III (USA) was third with $2,475,328.

Played as the Tour Championship (Oct 28-31). Second-placed David Love III (USA) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA). [Cypress Creek course, Champions GC, Houston, TX].

Played as the Motorola Western Open (July 1-4). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 3 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his tenth PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].

The US PGA Championship (81st) (Aug 12-15). Second-placed Sergio Garcia (Esp) finished 1 shot behind 23-year-old Woods (USA), who claimed his second major championship title. [No.3 Course, Medinah CC, Bloomingdale, nr Chicago, IL].

Played as the World Cup of Golf (individual low score) (Nov 18-21). Second-placed Frank Nobilo (NZ) finished 9 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners were USA (Tiger Woods & Mark O'Meara). [The Mines Resort & GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].

Woods (USA) won his second Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Buick Invitational (Feb 11-14). Second-placed Billy Ray Brown (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded the first of his seven wins in this event in the space of 15 years. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].

Woods (USA) won his second PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 23/24; unofficial PGA Tour match play event for the season's four Major winners). Defending champion Woods (US PGA) beat Davis Love III (standing in for the late Payne Stewart) 3 and 2 in the final. José María Olazábal (The Masters) beat Paul Lawrie (The Open) in the match for third place, after Lawrie conceded due to injury. [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

Woods (USA) won the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). David Duval (USA) was second with 69.17; Davis Love III (USA) was third with 69.37.

Played as The Memorial Tournament (June 3-6). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney (Oct 21-24). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), who won this event for the second time in four years. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].

Woods (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). David Duval (USA) was second with 69.17; Davis Love III (USA) was third with 69.37.

Played as the inaugural WGC-American Express Championship (Nov 4-7). Woods (USA) beat Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].

Played as the inaugural WGC-NEC Invitational (Aug 26-29; previously the NEC World Series of Golf, which was not a WGC event). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe (May 21-24). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Woods (USA). [Rot course, GC St Leon-Rot, nr Heidelberg, Germany].

Played as the BellSouth Classic (May 7-10). Second-placed Jay Don Blake (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].

Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Jan 22-25; Eurpn Tr event). Woods (USA) beat Ernie Els (RSA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his first win on the European Tour. [Canyon course, Blue Canyon CC, Phuket, Thailand].

Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 17-19; unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners; first of two years in match play format). Woods (previous major winner) beat Vijay Singh (US PGA) 2-up in the final. Lee Janzen (US Open) beat Mark O'Meara (The Open and The Masters) 1-up in the match for third place. [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

Played as the GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 15-18). Second-placed Lee Rinker (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX. Early rounds also on the Cottonwood Valley course].

The Masters Tournament (61st) (April 10-13). Second-placed Tom Kite (USA) finished 12 shots behind 21-year-old Woods (USA). As the youngest ever Masters winner, Woods recorded the lowest ever Masters score (270) and the biggest ever winning margin. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 9-12; PGA Tour season opener). Woods (USA) beat Tom Lehman (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. Event cut to 54 holes due to bad weather. [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].

Played as the Motorola Western Open (July 3-6). Second-placed Frank Nobilo (NZ) finished 3 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].

Woods (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1997 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,066,833 on the Tour. David Duval (USA) was second with $1,885,308; Davis Love III (USA) was third with $1,635,953. Woods was in his second year as a professional.

Woods (USA) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Woods (USA) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Played as the Asian Honda Classic (Feb 6-9; one-off Asian Tr event). Second-placed Joong-kyung Mo (S Kor) finished 10 shots behind Woods (USA), whose first prize of $48,000 was dwarfed by his appearance fee of $480,000. [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].

Woods (USA) won the PGA Tour 1996 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 24th on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $790,594.

Played as the Las Vegas Invitational (Oct 2-6). First-time PGA Tour winner Woods (USA) beat Davis Love III (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: Las Vegas Hilton CC (now Las Vegas National GC) and Desert Inn CC (now Wynn G&CC)].

Played as the Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic (Oct 17-20). Second-placed Payne Stewart (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win, just two weeks after his first. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].

The US Amateur Championship (96th) (Aug 19-25). Tiger Woods (USA) beat Steve Scott (USA) at the 38th hole in the final. This was the third of three consecutive US Amateur titles won by Woods. [Witch Hollow course, Pumpkin Ridge GC, nr Portland, OR].

The US Amateur Championship (95th) (Aug 22-27). Defending champion Tiger Woods (USA) beat George "Buddy" Marucci (USA) 2 up in the 36-hole final. This was the second of three consecutive US Amateur titles won by Woods. [Newport CC, Rhode Island].

The US Amateur Championship (94th) (Aug 22-28). Tiger Woods (USA) beat Trip Kuehne (USA) 2 up in the 36-hole final. This was the first of three consecutive US Amateur titles won by Woods. [TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].

Played as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Two down with two to play in the final match, Woods (USA) birdied the 17th and 18th holes and then secured his win against Ryan Armour (USA) with a four-foot par putt at the first extra hole. Woods claimed an unprecedented third straight win in this event. [Waverley CC, Portland, Oregon].

Played as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Mark Wilson (USA) by 1 hole in the final. Woods became the first two-time winner of this event. [Wollaston GC, Milton, nr Boston, MA].

Played as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. 15-year-old Woods (USA) beat Brad Zwetschke (USA) with a bogey-5 at the 19th hole in the final. Woods became the youngest winner of this event. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].