Who Is Tiger Woods? Age, Biography and Wiki
Tiger Woods, born on December 30, 1975, is a renowned American professional golfer who has made an indelible mark in the sports world. Known for his illustrious career, Woods is often regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. As of 2025, he is 49 years old. His journey has been storied, filled with numerous prestigious titles, including multiple Masters and PGA Championships, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the world of golf.
| Occupation | Presidents |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1975 |
| Age | 49 Years |
| Birth Place | Cypress, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Tiger Woods's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Woods stands tall at approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighs around 185 pounds (84 kg). His athletic build has always been an asset on the golf course, and he maintains a fitness regimen that helps him stay competitive in the sport.
On February 5, 2015, Woods withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open after another back injury. Woods stated on his website that it was unrelated to his previous surgery and he would take a break from golf until his back healed. He returned for the Masters, finishing in a tie for 17th.
In the final round, Woods injured his wrist after his club hit a tree root. He later stated that a bone popped out of his wrist, but he adjusted it back into place and finished the round. Woods then missed the cut at the 2015 U.S.
Open and Open Championship, the first time Woods missed the cut at consecutive majors, finishing near the bottom of the leaderboard both times. He finished tied for 18th at the Quicken Loans National on August 2.
In late August 2015, Woods played quite well at the Wyndham Championship finishing the tournament at 13-under, only four strokes behind the winner, and tied for 10th place. Woods offered only a brief comment on the speculation that he was still recovering from back surgery, saying it was "just my hip" but offering no specifics.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Tiger Woods has had a complex relationship history. As of 2025, he is rumored to be dating Erica Herman, a former restaurant manager he has been linked with since 2017. The couple has been seen together at various events, sparking interest in their relationship. Woods has two children from his previous marriage with Elin Nordegren: Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods.
The next decade of Woods's career was marked by comebacks from personal problems and injuries. He took a self-imposed hiatus from professional golf from December 2009 to early April 2010 in an attempt to resolve marital issues with his wife at the time, Elin. Woods admitted to multiple marital infidelities, and the couple eventually divorced.
He fell to number 58 in the world rankings in November 2011 before ascending again to the number-one ranking between March 2013 and May 2014. However, injuries led him to undergo four back surgeries between 2014 and 2017.
Woods competed in only one tournament between August 2015 and January 2018, and he dropped off the list of the world's top 1,000 golfers.
On his return to regular competition, Woods made steady progress to the top of the game, winning his first tournament in five years at the Tour Championship in September 2018 and his first major in 11 years at the 2019 Masters.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Tiger Woods has an estimated net worth of around $800 million, making him one of the wealthiest athletes globally. His earnings stem from his storied golf career, endorsement deals with major brands, and other business ventures. In 2025, he continues to earn millions through endorsements and appearances.
On February 23, 2021, Woods was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after a single-car collision and underwent emergency surgery to repair compound fractures sustained in his right leg in addition to a shattered ankle.
In an interview with Golf Digest in November 2021, Woods indicated that his full-time career as a professional golfer was over, although he would continue to play "a few events per year". For the first time since the car crash, he returned to the PGA Tour at the 2022 Masters.
As of May 2025, his net worth is estimated at US$ 1.3 billion, according to Forbes.
Career, Business and Investments
Woods turned professional in 1996 and quickly became a household name. His accolades include over 80 PGA Tour wins, which have solidified his place in golf history. In addition to his golfing career, Woods has several business ventures, including the Tiger Woods Foundation, which focuses on providing opportunities for youth in education and community service. He has also invested in golf course design and owns the TGR Design company.
Following an outstanding junior, college, and amateur golf career, Woods turned professional in 1996 at the age of 20. By the end of April 1997, he had won three PGA Tour events in addition to his first major, the 1997 Masters, which he won by 12 strokes in a record-breaking performance.
He reached number one in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in June 1997, less than a year after turning pro. Throughout the first decade of the 21st century, Woods was the dominant force in golf.
He was the top-ranked golfer in the world from August 1999 to September 2004 (264 consecutive weeks) and again from June 2005 to October 2010 (281 consecutive weeks). During this time, he won 13 of golf's major championships and was named AP Athlete of the Decade.
Social Network
Tiger Woods remains active on social media, using platforms like Twitter and Instagram to connect with fans and share insights into his life and career. As of 2025, he has millions of followers, where he posts updates on his golfing endeavors, personal milestones, and philanthropic efforts.
Woods graduated from Western High School at age 18 in 1994 and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" among the graduating class. He starred for the high school's golf team under coach Don Crosby. Woods learned to manage his stuttering as a boy. This was not widely known until he wrote a letter to a boy who contemplated suicide.
Woods wrote, "I know what it's like to be different and to sometimes not fit in. I also stuttered as a child and I would talk to my dog and he would sit there and listen until he fell asleep. I also took a class for two years to help me, and I finally learned to stop."
Education
Woods attended Stanford University, where he played college golf while pursuing a degree in economics from 1994 to 1996. His time at Stanford honed his skills and prepared him for his professional career, where he would go on to become a transformative figure in golf.
Woods was 15 years old and a student at Western High School in Anaheim when he became the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion; this was a record that stood until it was broken by Jim Liu in 2010. He was named 1991's Southern California Amateur Player of the Year (for the second consecutive year) and Golf Digest Junior Amateur Player of the Year.
In 1992, he defended his title at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, becoming the tournament's first two-time winner.
He also competed in his first PGA Tour event, the Nissan Los Angeles Open (he missed the 36-hole cut), and was named Golf Digest Amateur Player of the Year, Golf World Player of the Year, and Golfweek National Amateur of the Year.
