When did Tiger join the PGA Tour?
When did Tiger join the PGA Tour?
After claiming his third U.S. Amateur title, Woods left college and turned professional on August 29, 1996. Playing as a pro in eight PGA events in 1996, he won two titles and was named the PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year.
Did Tiger win his pro debut?
Tiger won the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational for his first professional victory, pocketed $297,000 and earned a spot in the 1997 Masters that he parlayed into his first major.
Where did Tiger win his first pro tournament?
Woods’ first win came at the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational, where he beat Davis Love III in a playoff after finishing the four days at 27 under.
When did Tiger switch from Titleist to Nike?
It was May 2000 when Hal Sutton heard that Tiger Woods had changed from a wound Titleist Professional 90 golf ball to Nike’s solid-core, urethane-covered Tour Accuracy sphere. Said Sutton, “That can be a very dramatic change in a person’s life.” As it turned out, Woods managed just fine with the new ball.
How did Tiger get his tour card?
The week after winning his third U.S. Amateur title, Woods played his first tournament as a professional in the Greater Milwaukee Open. It was one of only seven events left in 1996 for him to finish among the top 125 money winners and earn a player’s card for the PGA TOUR.
Can Tiger lose his tour card?
Can Tiger Woods lose his PGA Tour Card? No, if a player has 20 or more PGA Tour wins, they’re not only exempt for life, but they have their own exemption category (18th in the pecking order).
