In a tribute to one of golf’s greatest players, Donald Trump hailed Tiger Woods as a truly exceptional athlete and an extraordinary individual. Woods, a 15-time Major golf champion, had been invited to the White House along with his Australian counterpart Adam Scott, the PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Pif. Their collective goal was to unite the fragmented golfing world under one extensive, integrated green circuit.
Trump, in his public remarks, showed deep respect and admiration for Woods’ accomplishments. Following the meeting, Monahan, Scott, and Woods expressed their gratitude to the President, describing the encounter as highly productive. They remained hopeful of reaching a consensus swiftly and assured that they would disclose all relevant details when the time was right. In a warm gesture of inclusion, Trump extended an invitation to the trio to a reception dedicated to Black History Month, a prominent annual celebration in the US and Canada that honors the crucial contributions and events in the history of the African diaspora.
Tiger Woods, born Eldrick Tont Woods on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, is an iconic figure in the world of golf. His prowess in the sport has earned him a place among the most influential golfers in history and undoubtedly the finest in the contemporary era. Over his illustrious two-decade career, Woods has clinched 110 professional tournaments, including an impressive 15 majors. He’s the record holder for being the most successful player ever, and his name has graced the top spot in the OWG world ranking for an astounding 683 weeks, 281 of which were consecutive from June 12, 2005, to October 30, 2010.
Woods’ golfing brilliance has seen him achieve a feat unmatched by any other player; he won all four major tournaments of the modern era within a single year, between 2000 and 2001. In 2014, Woods made headlines worldwide, becoming the first athlete to amass over a billion dollars from winnings and endorsements. Although later overtaken by Michael Jordan, Woods’ estimated net worth stands at a staggering $1.8 billion as of 2023, making him the second highest-earning athlete of all time. In a testament to his extraordinary career and influence, Woods was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 by then US President Donald Trump, the highest civilian accolade in the United States.
Born to an African-American father, Earl, and a Thai mother, Kultida, Woods was affectionately dubbed “Tiger” by his father. His affinity for golf surfaced at a very young age, and he was soon hailed as a prodigy in the sport. At the tender age of fifteen, Woods became the youngest golfer ever to win the National Junior Championships, a feat he replicated for the next two years. After bagging three consecutive US amateur circuit championships in 1994, 1995, and 1996, Woods turned professional. In his debut year, he triumphed in two tournaments on the circuit, marking the beginning of an extraordinary career.
