Search Results january - june 2000 (June 18, 2000) Woods begins final round with record 10-shot lead (ROB GLOSTER) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — With only history standing in his way, Tiger Woods began Sunday's final round of the 100th U.S. Open with a record 10-shot lead — the most dominant performance in a major since his 12-stroke win at the 1997 Masters. (June 18, 2000) Tiger leads U.S. Open by 10 strokes (Craig Bestrom) PEBBLE BEACH — At every level since he began playing golf at the age of 2, Tiger Woods has dominated. He has never been as phenomenal as this. (June 18, 2000) Tiger all about talent and brains (Mark Purdy) PEBBLE BEACH — It is the varsity against the junior varsity now at Pebble Beach, and the varsity has only one player. And he didn't even win the coin flip to take the wind Saturday at the U.S. Open. (June 18, 2000) Beware of the Tiger, his mouth (Bud Geracie) PEBBLE BEACH — Saturday, while he was playing God at the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods also showed a human side. “@&&%!” he shouted after a poor shot. “You $@!%%!!” (June 18, 2000) You want some drama? Don't look for it here (Neil Hayes) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Ernie Els had just shot the lowest score of the day, a 3-under-par 68 that the two-time U.S. Open champion called “one of the best rounds I've ever played in major golf considering the weather conditions.” (June 18, 2000) Woods drops the hammer on the rest of the field, building a 10-shot lead (Eric Gilmore) PEBBLE BEACH—The 100th U.S. Open in the year 2000 at Pebble Beach has turned into Tiger Woods' coronation as the king of golf, a reign that could last long into the new millennium. (June 18, 2000) Woods needs to put tongue in ball-washer (Skip Bayless) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — On the West Coast it was Saturday-morning cartoon hour. No doubt kids from Seattle to San Diego tuned in to see one of their favorite superheroes, Tiger, beat up the bad guys from Spain and Sweden. (June 18, 2000) Pebble shows Tiger's game now matches his mystique (Blaine Newnham) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — We mustn't, in the magic of the moment, forget that Ben Hogan won four U.S. Opens in six years, and that Jack Nicklaus won eight majors by the time he was 27. (June 18, 2000) Tiger's lead at Open almost profane (Brad Townsend) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Tiger Woods was not perfect Saturday. He triple-bogeyed a hole. He also yanked a tee shot into the rocks by the Pacific Ocean, after which millions of TV viewers heard him vent a string of profanities. (June 18, 2000) Tiger dares to be great (Bill Lyon) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The ocean winds were lathering the cliffs of Stillwater Cove with white foam, and the best golfer in the world was teetering on the lip of a bunker filled with sand and menace and double bogeys, straining to balance himself on one leg, like a stork on a high wire. (June 18, 2000) Tiger leads by three strokes after three rounds (Hunki Yun) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.—With its rough and narrow fairways this year, the 2000 Masters looked a lot like the U.S. Open. At the Pebble Beach Golf Links, the U.S. Open is beginning to resemble the Masters. (June 18, 2000) Tiger in complete control of his golf, but not his mouth (Tim Cowlishaw) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — On a dusk-to-dawn Saturday of golf, Tiger Woods proved to be all too human. And he did so even while turning a three-shot lead into a record-shattering 10-stroke advantage. (June 18, 2000) Tiger playing like a man among boys (John Harper) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Made to look like weekend hackers by Comparison, The Best players in the world who aren't named Tiger Woods don't want to believe what they're seeing. (June 18, 2000) Tiger running away with the field (Hank Gola) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — At this point, not even Tiger Woods can stop Tiger Woods. The incomparable 24-year-old shot a 71 but still widened his U.S. Open lead to an insurmountable 10 shots on Saturday and was in even better position than three years ago at the Masters, when he led by nine and won by 12. (June 18, 2000) Woods romps to record lead in U.S. Open (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods delivered a command performance that was all too familiar. It was unlike anything ever in the U.S. Open. (June 18, 2000) Woods out to make history in U.S. Open (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - There might not be any more scoring records for Tiger Woods, just a U.S. Open championship. (June 18, 2000) Tiger doing golf a huge service (Paul Kenyon) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - This is good, what Tiger Woods is doing. It's good for golf. It's good for all sports. (June 18, 2000) Tiger Woods' challengers still hiding (Ron Green Jr.) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - The question isn't how good Tiger Woods is. He has spent the first three days of this off-kilter U.S. Open showing us. (June 18, 2000) Wave the white towels - Tiger surrender almost complete (TIM DAHLBERG) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Won't somebody please stand up and take on Tiger Woods? (June 18, 2000) A Pebble Beach paradise (Larry Guest) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.-The famed Pebble Beach Links that you've seen on TV, with pros and celebrities squinting through icy sheets of rain like freighter deckhands on the North Sea, is only a distant cousin to the one where they're contesting the U.S. Open this weekend. (June 17, 2000) Woods leads by six shots, Nicklaus bids farewell at U.S. Open (ROB GLOSTER) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Tiger Woods was on the verge of making history at the U.S. Open. (June 17, 2000) Fog lifts to reveal a beastly side of Pebble Beach (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - The fog lifted over Pebble Beach on Friday and revealed the passing of a generation - Jack Nicklaus limping home in his final U.S. Open, Tiger Woods breezing along on a brutally tough day. (June 16, 2000) Tiger's presence — and play — intimidating at U.S. Open (TIM DAHLBERG) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The mere presence of Tiger Woods was intimidating enough for many of the other 155 players teeing off on fog-shrouded Pebble Beach. (June 16, 2000) Woods emerges from fog to lead at Pebble Beach (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — In thick, soupy fog that slowly crept across Pebble Beach, Tiger Woods made it perfectly clear why he is the man to beat in the U.S. Open. (June 16, 2000) Woods takes lead in first round of 100th U.S. Open (ROB GLOSTER) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods made his move in the first round of the U.S. Open just as fog and wind rolled in from the Pacific Ocean early Thursday afternoon. (June 14, 2000) Tiger confident entering Open (SUSAN FORNOFF) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Tiger Woods isn't likely to point his driver at a green 360 yards away and try to knock one on, or shout “Who Da Man?” to playing partners Jim Furyk and Jesper Parnevik on Thursday. (June 14, 2000) Keep your eye on the Tiger: PEBBLE BEACH — It takes a few minutes. But after staring across the Pebble Beach terrain for a while, you finally understand what is different. In 1992, the last time that the U.S. Open was played on the premises, the bleachers weren't there. (June 14, 2000) Time for Woods to start stacking up more hardware (Bill Lyon) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — It is time now. It is time for Eldrick Woods to begin pulling the sword from the stone. He nods. He knows what you mean. He agrees. (June 14, 2000) Woods is the obvious favorite at Pebble Beach but ... (Ron Green Jr.) PEBBLE BEACH, Cal. — The subject, naturally, was Tiger Woods. The 100th U.S. Open begins Thursday at the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Woods, who has remarkably won 11 of the last 20 tournaments in which he has played, looms like a dragon over the year's second major championship. (June 14, 2000) Woods headstrong about winning US Open (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — It might seem hard to believe now, but there was a time when Pebble Beach struck fear into the heart of Tiger Woods. He was 13. (June 13, 2000) Woods heads elite group that should dominate U.S. Open: PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — They call it the U.S. Open because anyone with a handicap of 1.4 or better can try to qualify. But the tournament that 156 players will set out to win at Pebble Beach may as well be called the U.S. Closed. Only the straightest hitters, savviest scramblers, biggest hearts and most patient souls need apply for the championship cup on Sunday. (June 12, 2000) Tiger is roaring into Open: PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Jack Nicklaus, who knows a thing or two about Pebble Beach and the U.S. Open, believes scores could be low in the 100th playing of the national championship. Well, at least one score. (June 9, 2000) One youngster gets in the swing with Tiger: DENVER — Bennie Espinoza has a true golf swing and an honest outlook on life. Anyone watching Espinoza hit golf balls at Park Hill Golf Club might be jealous of his smooth swing. (June 8, 2000) Woods gets industry's attention with ball switch to Nike: The crowd had gathered to see Tiger Woods, and golf's superstar did not disappoint, eliciting a “long and frenzied” standing ovation. Woods did all that without hitting a golf shot. (June 8, 2000) No Tiger? No problem (JOHN NICHOLSON) HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Tiger Woods has once again distanced himself from golf's other top stars. While Woods is across the country preparing for next week's U.S. Open, the Buick Classic begins Thursday with one of the best fields in its 33-year history. (June 7, 2000) Woods part of crusade: Minority golf numbers growing: DENVER — The early morning shadows of the stately elm trees are still long, and sprinklers quench the thirst of City Park Golf Course's vast green grass. Four men amble up the first fairway in search of their wayward golf balls. Four others wait and joke at the tee box. (June 5, 2000) Tiger touches many far beyond the golf course: Tiger Woods came to town Sunday not simply to conduct a golf clinic for disadvantaged kids, even if that's exactly what it appeared he was doing all afternoon at Park Hill golf course. (June 3, 2000) Tiger gives kids a lesson they won't forget (DOUG FERGUSON) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lois Jones kept one eye on the ball and the other over her shoulder, watching anxiously as the teacher made his way down the driving range. The wait was worth it. (June 2, 2000) Tiger decides to stick with Nike ball (DOUG FERGUSON) Tiger Woods is making the switch to the swoosh. After testing a new ball during competition in Germany and in the Memorial Tournament, Woods said Thursday he will formally switch to the Nike Tour Accuracy ball when he plays the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in two weeks. (June 1, 2000) How to prepare for a visit from Tiger: DENVER — How do you prepare for a visit from Tiger Woods? You don't. Bracing for it is more like it. (May 31, 2000) Nicklaus says Woods' feats of past year are `astounding': ORLANDO — Jack Nicklaus and Eldrick Woods. The Bear and Tiger. The greatest ever and his pursuer. For nearly half an hour, the two sat side by side Monday after Woods won the Memorial Tournament for the second consecutive year, becoming the first repeat winner of Nicklaus' tournament. (May 31, 2000) Tiger's ball test gets same results: If Tiger Woods plays the Nike Golf ball in the U.S. Open, it will mark the third brand he has played at Pebble Beach. (May 30, 2000) Woods cruises to victory in Memorial (DOUG FERGUSON) DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Tiger Woods had a six-stroke lead and was on top of his game. That meant everyone else was playing for second Monday in the Memorial Tournament. (May 29, 2000) Rain slows Woods at Memorial (Hunki Yun) DUBLIN, Ohio-Tiger Woods knew even before he got to the Muirfield Village Golf Club that he likely wouldn't win the Memorial Tournament on Sunday. (May 28, 2000) Woods blitzes field for six-stroke lead in Memorial (DOUG FERGUSON) DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - On the table next to Tiger Woods' chair Saturday was a bottle of water, not a trophy, a reminder that there's still one round left to play in the Memorial Tournament. (May 28, 2000) Playing partners get caught up in Tiger's mastery (RUSTY MILLER) DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Having a front row seat at another remarkable Tiger Woods show, Harrison Frazar has some advice for those in pursuit in the final round of the Memorial Tournament: avert your eyes. (May 27, 2000) Tiger attack: Woods' 63 gives him Memorial lead (DOUG FERGUSON) DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - With no wind, there was no need for Tiger Woods to play it safe Friday in the Memorial Tournament. (May 27, 2000) Once again, Memorial braces for bad weather (RUSTY MILLER) DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - The Memorial Tournament had perfect weather all four rounds in 1999 and the first two rounds this year. (May 24, 2000) A new look at Tiger and Golden Bear: DUBLIN, Ohio — Seldom has the opportunity to make a golf comparison been more appropriate than at the Memorial Tournament this week. (May 22, 2000) Even non-fan has to admire Tiger Woods (Candy Reagan) I’m not a big Tiger Woods fan, but even I have to admit that professional golf’s number one player is amazing. It’s not the victories and the winning streaks that impress me so much — it’s the losses. (May 22, 2000) Youth flock to see Tiger Woods in Germany ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) — Tiger Woods may be a real ace for golf's future in Germany. The American star helped draw 62,000 spectators to the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open, about 20,000 more than the last time the event was held near Hamburg two years ago. (May 21, 2000) One bad shot ruins Woods (ROY KAMMERER) ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) — One bad shot sank Tiger Woods in the Deutsche Bank Open on Sunday and for just the second time in his career, he failed to win a tournament that he led after 54 holes. (May 21, 2000) Woods grabs two-stroke lead at Deutsche Bank with strong finish (ROY KAMMERER) ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) - Tiger Woods is two strokes ahead at the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open with 18 holes to play and that's bad news for the rest of the field. (May 20, 2000) Woods not so happy with play (ROY KAMMERER) ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) - Tiger Woods took an angry half-swing after missing a 4-foot birdie putt Friday at the Deutsche Bank Open. Clearly, the best golfer in the world wasn't having a great day. (May 20, 2000) Tiger agent says Titleist relationship 'strong' (DOUG FERGUSON) Just because Tiger Woods likes the Nike Golf ball and is trying it out this week on the European tour doesn't mean he plans to switch - nor will it affect his relationship with Titleist, his agent said Friday night from Germany. (May 19, 2000) Nike bracing for 'earthquake' if Tiger changes golf ball (DOUG FERGUSON) For the first time in 98 tournaments around the world, Tiger Woods played golf Thursday with a swoosh instead of a Titleist. (May 18, 2000) Woods has advice for unruly spectators at Deutsche Bank Open; 3 off lead (ROY KAMMERER) ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) — Tiger Woods had some advice on how to handle an unruly German crowd that followed him Thursday during first-round play at the Deutsche Bank Open. (May 17, 2000) Woods tries Nike golf ball in Germany (DOUG FERGUSON) Tiger Woods used the Nike golf ball during his pro-am round Wednesday in Germany, a move that could signal the end of his tenuous relationship with Titleist and make Nike Golf a legitimate force in the equipment industry. (May 16, 2000) Woods back at site that started last year's streak (ROY KAMMERER) ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP) — Tiger Woods was struggling when he came to the Deutsche Bank-Sap Open a year ago. (May 15, 2000) For CBS, tournament has ended once Tiger has been eliminated: IRVING, Texas— For the benefit of CBS, Tiger Woods put on a show Sunday. And once the Woods magic was spent with his having finished one stroke in back of eventual winner Jesper Parnevik, CBS pulled the plug on the show. (May 11, 2000) A rested Tiger often results in victory (DOUG FERGUSON) IRVING, Texas (AP) — Beware a rested Tiger. Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour after a post-Masters break that featured a fishing trip to Utah with Mark O'Meara, a day off from a commercial shoot because of the Screen Actors Guild strike, and not much else. (May 10, 2000) One-year anniversary of when Tiger 'got it' (DOUG FERGUSON) IRVING, Texas (AP) — A new season starts this week for Tiger Woods. Never mind that he already has won three times in his first eight events on the PGA Tour this year. This has nothing to do with the fact Woods is 5-0 over the past nine months in tournaments that follow at least a three-week layoff. (May 9, 2000) Tiger on the course puts fans in front of TV (Barry Horn): DALLAS — Back this week after a month-long hiatus comes the hottest singular entity in television sports programming: Tiger TV. The offering stars Tiger Woods with his fellow members of the PGA Tour playing supporting roles. (May 5, 2000) Tiger Woods joins in actors' strike against TV, radio commercial industry (LYNN ELBER) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is on strike. Not as a golfer, but as a highly paid Nike pitchman. (May 2, 2000) Tiger's commercial shoots on hold WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods, the No. 1 player in golf and winner of 21 tournaments around the world, was no different than more than 100,000 actors on Tuesday. He was on strike. (April 13, 2000) Tiger mum on politics, thankfully: When Tiger Woods left Augusta with his disappointing fifth-place finish — disappointing to CBS-TV, anyway — he drove away from controversy once again. (April 11, 2000) If you root against Tiger Woods, you are setting yourself up for a heap of heartache (Joe Posnanski) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ah yes, the phone calls do pour in. They attack from all sides, voice mails and the e-mails from angry males. A few days ago, I wrote smugly that Tiger Woods would breeze at the Masters. I wrote that the tournament was over before it began. In the end, Woods did not win. He finished fifth. Yes, the phone calls do pour in. (April 10, 2000) Tiger Woods just couldn't make it happen (Ed Sherman) AUGUSTA, Ga. — It appeared as if it could be one of those magical days for Tiger Woods. Woods got off to the fast start he wanted. Birdie on 2, then on 4. Then after a bogey on 6, he bounced back with back-to-back birdies on 7 and 8. (April 10, 2000) Woods can't find magic on Tiger-proofed course (EDDIE PELLS) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods spent 20 minutes working his way through Amen Corner on Sunday. He didn't look up at the leaderboard once. Then again, he didn't really need to. (April 9, 2000) Singh completes journey with Masters victory; Woods finishes fifth (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — No one ever came farther to get a green jacket than Vijay Singh. The final leg was an uphill climb to the 18th green Sunday at Augusta National, where Singh completed his troublesome journey around the world to claim the most prestigious prize in golf. (April 9, 2000) Despite early woes, Green Jacket not out of sight for Tiger (Bill Lyon) AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods is preparing to chip from just off the green of No. 12 at Augusta National, in the third round of a mildly important tournament known as the Masters, when a golf ball splats onto the green. (April 9, 2000) Tiger, Love blow into contention in Masters (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods and Davis Love III made their moves on the course. Then they ducked out of the powerful wind and watched just about everyone else move back to them on a wicked day at the Masters. (April 9, 2000) Changes to Augusta are nothing new (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Byron Nelson's ceremonial tee shot to begin the 64th Masters landed in a strange place at Augusta National - the rough. Imagine what he and Sam Snead would have seen had they played the rest of the course. (April 9, 2000) Winds again batter Masters leaderboard (Tom Peterson) AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods is looking for a dream rally in Sunday's final round of the Masters. (April 8, 2000) A major Masters only missing a Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The view from the top of the leaderboard was almost as daunting as what David Duval saw in front of him Friday at the Masters. (April 8, 2000) Woods survives cut, nine strokes behind Duval (EDDIE PELLS) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods finished the second round of the Masters closer to the cut line than the top of the leaderboard. (April 8, 2000) Nicklaus, Duval soar, Tiger sinks in Masters second round (THOMAS O'TOOLE) AUGUSTA, Ga. - Jack Nicklaus brought the crowd at the Masters to its feet on Friday. David Duval brought the back nine of Augusta National to its knees. Big names brought some luster to the leader board. (April 7, 2000) Tiger struggles on windy first day at Augusta (PAUL NEWBERRY) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Standing in the tee box at Augusta National's fourth hole, Tiger Woods was stumped. (April 7, 2000) Woods pulling in larger TV audiences, even when he's not playing (HOWARD FENDRICH) What's a surer bet than Tiger Woods making the cut at the Masters? CBS showing as much as possible of golf's biggest attraction. (April 7, 2000) Even when Tiger is cold, he's hot (THOMAS O'TOOLE) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tradition says the Masters doesn't really begin until the back nine on Sunday. These days, though, it really begins when Tiger Woods walks to the first tee. (April 7, 2000) Disaster lurks everywhere at Augusta — even for Woods (TIM DAHLBERG) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — On a day when even Tiger Woods found that disaster lurked everywhere on a toughened Augusta National, a Masters rookie who has struggled to make a living playing golf shot a 4-under 68 for the first round lead. (April 7, 2000) Tiger Woods takes aim at Augusta AUGUSTA, Ga. — The bullseye that Tiger Woods took such deadly aim at, hitting almost at will when he turned professional in 1996, has moved to his back and unlike others who have worn it in the past, it has become comfortable. (April 6, 2000) Masters field lost in Woods (Tim Cowlishaw) AUGUSTA, Ga. — You are staring at that odd black shirt-black tie combination, wondering just who it is that dresses Regis, when he snaps you back to attention with the $1 million question. (April 6, 2000) No doubt about it, Tiger Woods is going to win (Joe Posnanski) AUGUSTA, Ga. — On Thursday, the Masters begins, and no doubt you are expecting my world-famous, utterly infallible, mathematically proven, 100-percent accurate Masters formula, the magical formula that for 10 straight years sifted through the many golfers, approximated their talents, estimated their skills, predicted their very moves, and then, uncannily, selected David Frost to win every year. (April 6, 2000) Tiger moving beyond realm of merely great (Adrian Wojnarowski) AUGUSTA, Ga. — There's a hot young Australian amateur, Aaron Baddeley, paired with Tiger Woods for the opening round of the Masters on Thursday and Augusta National's dying to meet him. People are promising Baddeley is peerless for his age. (April 6, 2000) A Tiger to beat at Augusta (Rana L. Cash) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods knows about intimidation. He has become an expert at doling it out, but for one day in his life, Woods was actually the fearful one. (April 5, 2000) Woods eyes second green jacket for wardrobe (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters is not always kind to favorites. Call it the Kentucky Derby of golf. Not since Fred Couples in 1992 has the No. 1 player gone to Augusta National for the first major championship of the year and exchanged great play for a green jacket. (April 5, 2000) Is Tiger a Master of intimidation? (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If anyone in the Masters is intimidated by Tiger Woods, take heart. There was a time when even Woods, the No. 1 player in the world, found himself in awe of another player and wondered whether he was good enough to win. (April 5, 2000) All eyes are on Tiger Woods at Masters (Jack Saylor) AUGUSTA, Ga. — There are only two stories on the golf beat this season: Tiger Woods and whoever beats Tiger Woods. (April 5, 2000) `Revamped' Tiger even better than original (Jimmy Burch) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Davis Love III received the ominous warning five years ago, long before Tiger Woods invoked squatter's rights on PGA Tour leader boards. (April 5, 2000) Woods the clear favorite, Faxon, Andrade say (Jim Donaldson) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Just about everybody's picking Tiger Woods to win the Masters, including Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon. (April 5, 2000) Rough time for Tiger Woods? (Eric Gilmore) AUGUSTA, Ga. — You could almost see the marks where Tiger Woods kept biting his tongue Tuesday whenever the topic of changes this year to Augusta National came up during what has become his annual pre-Masters news conference. (April 5, 2000) Say Amen and pass the putter for Tiger Woods (Michael Weinreb) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is God. This is not a statement of fact. It is, however, a Web site — www.tigerwoodsisgod.com — which, as anyone under 30 knows, makes it somewhat akin to fact. (April 3, 2000) Golf's greats in awe of what Tiger is doing (BOB HARIG) Tiger's tale goes beyond his historic 12-shot victory to win the Masters three years ago. Though golf followers fitted him for several more green jackets, Tiger Woods knew something else: His game wasn't good enough. (April 1, 2000) Woods brings new and improved game to Augusta National (DOUG FERGUSON) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Youngest Masters champion ever. Lowest 72-hole score since Augusta National first opened its gates in 1934. Largest margin of victory in a major championship since Young Tom Morris in the 1870 British Open. (March 28, 2000) Sutton claims a big prize (DOUG FERGUSON) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hal Sutton relished a chance to beat Tiger Woods and got all he could handle today before holding on for a one-stroke victory in The Players Championship. (March 26, 2000) Sutton, Woods set to duel at TPC (Joe Logan) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Once again, the stage is set. Another Sunday Showdown. Another chance to see if Tiger Woods will work his magic. (March 26, 2000) Sutton's big lead sinks off No. 17 (DOUG FERGUSON) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Hal Sutton was cruising along toward a wire-to-wire victory in The Players Championship. Thanks to one swing on the most unforgiving hole in golf, he'll have to go toe to toe with Tiger Woods. (March 26, 2000) No. 17 an island of horrors at TPC (EDDIE PELLS) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - There are no fantasies on this island. No treasures, either. (March 23, 2000) Colin Montgomerie says it's all about Tiger Woods (Hank Gola) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Leave it to Colin Montgomerie's brutal honesty to reveal what every golf fan knows. The world's finest players are intimidated by Tiger Woods. (March 23, 2000) The Tiger factor: believing whether he can be beat (DOUG FERGUSON) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Colin Montgomerie believes the only competition at The Players Championship will be for second place - if Tiger Woods has a great first round. (March 21, 2000) Woods' domination spreads far beyond golf (MIKE LITTWIN) The big story Sunday was not that Tiger Woods won again. Or that he beat Davis Love III again, this time by IV strokes. Or even that Woods has now won seven of his past 10 PGA tournaments and 24 percent of all the PGA tournaments he has entered. (March 21, 2000) Woods the next Great One (PATRICK REUSSE) ESPN tried to sell Michael Jordan as the athlete of the 20th Century. It was preposterous, of course, to name anyone other than Babe Ruth, but ESPN wanted to come off as being a cutting-edge operation. (March 20, 2000) Tiger finds a new way to win (DOUG FERGUSON) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The thrilling playoff in Hawaii. The spectacular comeback in Pebble Beach. By those standards, Tiger Woods' victory in the Bay Hill Invitational was a snoozer. (March 20, 2000) Always on Sunday: Woods is close to lead (DOUG FERGUSON) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Start counting.Tiger Woods' winning streak on the PGA Tour is at one after a powerful performance in the Bay Hill Invitational. He never trailed during the final 36 holes, didn't make a bogey for the last 34 holes and breezed to a four-shot victory over Davis Love III. (March 19, 2000) Love looking at another tussle with Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Arms crossed at the back of the 16th green after making a 12-foot putt for his second eagle in five holes, Davis Love III looked over his shoulder and squinted at the leaderboard in the distance. (March 18, 2000) Tiger takes lead at Bay Hill (DOUG FERGUSON) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Just when it looked like the Bay Hill Invitational might be taken over by lefties, along came the guy who always seems to get it right. (February 29, 2000) On any given Sunday, Tiger lurks (DOUG FERGUSON) CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — The ball landed in the 5-foot space between the flag and the corporate billboard on the green 150 yards away, just as he was asked to do. (February 27, 2000) Woods, Clarke reach Match Play final (DOUG FERGUSON) CARLSBAD, Calif. — Tiger Woods is one match away from world domination. (February 26, 2000) Duval, Woods on a collision course in Match Play (DOUG FERGUSON) CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) - Who needs another Showdown at Sherwood? (February 24, 2000) A breeze for Woods in a rainy first round (DOUG FERGUSON) CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — They dressed in the same colors, wore the same swoosh, even looked strikingly similar from a distance. Tiger Woods and Michael Campbell shared one other thing in common — they were the two hottest players in the world. (February 20, 2000) David Sutherland leads Nissan logjam, with Tiger close (KEN PETERS) LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tiger Woods, talking about his four-putt green and other lapses, sounded as if he had just played the worst round of his life. (February 19, 2000) Chalmers, Tway share lead; Woods five back (KEN PETERS) LOS ANGELES (AP) - Australian Greg Chalmers and Bob Tway shared the Nissan Open lead at 9-under-par after Friday's second round, as Tiger Woods had trouble getting putts to fall and was five shots off the pace. (February 17, 2000) Woods finale drew “major”-style TV ratings NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods' failed attempt to win his seventh straight PGA Tour event got higher ratings than any U.S. Open or British Open in the past 15 years. (February 17, 2000) Duval sorry Woods' streak ended (KEN PETERS) LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Duval is sorry the streak is over. Tiger Woods' winning streak, that is. Woods' run at Byron Nelson's 11 consecutive victories ended last weekend when Woods finished tied for second at Torrey Pines behind winner Phil Mickelson. Woods had won six in a row. (February 16, 2000) Els back to defend title; Woods among contenders (KEN PETERS) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is “The Man” on the PGA Tour these days. Ernie Els still is considered the king back in his homeland — and at Riviera Country Club. (February 15, 2000) Tiger Woods' success helps sales of golf equipment SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jon Eikel's golf shop is a long way from the glamour of the PGA tour, but both have one thing in common: They've benefitted from Tiger Woods' winning streak. (February 15, 2000) Another streak could be a matter of time (DOUG FERGUSON) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Even after his first PGA Tour loss in six months, Tiger Woods is not done chasing Byron Nelson. Just ask Nelson. (February 14, 2000) Woods' streak ends at 6 (Joe Logan) LA JOLLA, Calif. — Tiger Woods walked off the 18th green at Torrey Pines Sunday, tipped his cap to the crowd and forced a smile. If you didn't know better, you'd have sworn that was relief written all over his face. (February 14, 2000) Even in defeat, Woods shows why he's game's best (Hunki Yun) LA JOLLA, Calif. — As much as any of the wins in his streak, Tiger Woods' loss at the Buick Invitational showed why he is the best player in the world. (February 14, 2000) Tiger stalls; a pause, not a full stop (JIM LITKE) SAN DIEGO (AP) — This was a pause, not a full stop. Tiger Woods did not win the Buick Invitational on Sunday. But he won it last year. And he will be the odds-on favorite to win it next year, too. (February 14, 2000) Mickelson revival ends Tiger's winning streak (DOUG FERGUSON) SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Streak ended in style. Tiger Woods defied the odds once again by erasing a seven-stroke lead in just seven holes. Just as quickly, he fell victim to his own mistakes and a sudden revival by Phil Mickelson. (February 13, 2000) Is this the end of The Streak? Not hardly -- just yet (Mark Whicker) LA JOLLA, Calif. — Tiger Woods shouldn't win at Torrey Pines on Sunday. No more than he should have won at Pebble Beach on Monday. (February 13, 2000) Tiger Woods battling all odds; six strokes back, streak in jeopardy (Ed Sherman) LA JOLLA, Calif. — Sometimes readers write the darnedest things. A letter in Saturday's edition of the Los Angeles Times posed this question: “If Tiger Woods is so amazing, why was he seven strokes behind after 31/2 rounds (at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am)?” (February 13, 2000) Tiger gets ready for prime time (JIM LITKE) SAN DIEGO (AP) — For once, Tiger Woods was not ready for prime time. Fortunately the CBS camera wasn't, either. “Everything I'm going to say,” Woods laughed, “is going to be deleted.” (February 13, 2000) Tiger Woods has ability to connect generations (Bill Lyon) PHILADELPHIA — When Sinatra settled onto a stool and took a mike, all the other singers sat down and shut up. When Mark McGwire takes BP, even the strongest of the bombardiers put down their lumber and watch. And when Tiger Woods plunges a tee into manicured greensward, coils and cocks — well, this is how you know it is a moment for the ages: Michael Jordan gets goose bumps. (February 12, 2000) Tiger looking for repeat finish (DOUG FERGUSON) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods was in this position before. In danger of missing the cut in the Buick Invitational, his ball hit a cart path and bounded 30 yards left of the par-3 11th hole, landing on an old tee area and leaving a delicate shot to a flag cut just 12 feet from the edge of the green. (February 12, 2000) Tiger Woods cuts it close; rebounds into familiar perch (Ed Sherman) LA JOLLA, Calif. — For a while Friday, it was the other streak that was in jeopardy. Tiger Woods has gone 45 straight tournaments without missing a cut. He has missed only one as a professional, at the 1997 Canadian Open. (February 12, 2000) Tiger needs another strong comeback; 6 shots behind leaders: SAN DIEGO — The streak lives. No, not that one.Tiger Woods once again will have to conjure up another heroic weekend in the Buick Invitational to win his seventh straight PGA Tour victory. More important Friday was keeping alive his tour-leading streak of making 46 consecutive cuts. (February 12, 2000) Tiger comes to life, but still has room to go (DOUG FERGUSON): SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods was focused on making the cut. Phil Mickelson, one of the leaders after two rounds in the Buick Invitational, was focused on Tiger Woods. (February 12, 2000) Tiger Woods lurking in the shadows at 6 strokes back (Craig Bestrom) LA JOLLA, Calif. — Tiger Woods looked a lot less dominant Thursday, and 42 golfers can brag that they got him. Woods was six shots behind leader Davis Love III after the cool, windy first round of the Buick Invitational, and he looked like a he needed a nap. (February 12, 2000) Tiger doesn't have a full tank in Buick (BERNIE WILSON) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Even on the opening day of the Buick Invitational, Tigermania was at full throttle. Too bad Tiger Woods wasn't. (February 11, 2000) Love looking for another crack at Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods could have used a day off. Instead, he may have to work overtime to keep alive golf's longest winning streak in 52 years. (February 9, 2000) Tiger's back at Torrey, trying to run streak to seven (BERNIE WILSON) SAN DIEGO (AP) — As if his dramatic comeback at Pebble Beach isn't momentum enough, Tiger Woods will have as close to a home-course advantage as possible when he tries to run his amazing winning streak to seven. (February 9, 2000) Where does Tiger's streak rank among all-time feats? (JOHN LINDSAY) As Tiger Woods continues to stretch the bounds of imagination with his streak of six consecutive PGA Tour wins, a tough question arises. (February 9, 2000) Tiger Woods' victory is hit or miss on TV, depending on location (Ed Sherman) CHICAGO — Tiger Woods beats Martha Stewart in Chicago. But his six-tournament winning streak had nothing on “Family Feud” in Atlanta. And Woods didn't stand a chance against Oprah in Lexington. (February 8, 2000) Would you pay to play with Tiger Woods (Rich Hofmann) PHILADELPHIA — This news comes courtesy of the Wall Street Journal, which knows a thing or two about highfliers. It seems there is a new company out there called UltimateBid.com, and a few athletes and former athletes -- from Joe Montana to Tara Lipinski -- have agreed to have “experiences” with them auctioned off to total strangers. (February 8, 2000) It's a Tiger World as far as PGA Tour is concerned (DAN O'NEILL) The once slothful-looking David Duval has spent weeks sculpting his body, pumping weights, doing aerobics, getting jacked. Vijay Singh spends more time hitting golf balls than the law allows. Tom Lehman has taken two inches off his waistline, forcing Dockers to ship a whole new wardrobe. (February 8, 2000) Tiger Woods comes from behind to win at Pebble Beach (Craig Bestrom) Tiger Woods' historic final-round charge was building momentum, and golf's greatest comeback artist shook his head in disbelief. “Amazing,” Jack Nicklaus said, after seeing that Woods was only two behind the leader with three holes to play. (February 8, 2000) Woods' rally stuns unsuspecting Gogel (Johnny Paul) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Notah Begay predicted Sunday that Tiger Woods' roar would be heard during yesterday's final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. (February 8, 2000) Tiger’s streak continues (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — An unforgettable comeback kept alive an unimaginable streak. The ball dropped out of the gray sky and landed about four feet right of the 15th hole, with just enough spin to slide into the cup. Tiger Woods punched the cool, damp air with a right uppercut. (February 7, 2000) Gogel, Brooks in the lead with Tiger lurking (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - His hopes hanging on a cliff, Tiger Woods made a great escape Sunday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Now all he needs is a great comeback to catch Matt Gogel and Mark Brooks for his sixth straight victory. (February 7, 2000) Woods must make up five shots to keep streak alive (Joe Logan) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - Five shots. That's what Tiger Woods has to make up today. Can he do it? (February 7, 2000) Gogel leads at Pebble Beach as Woods' streak is threatened (Howard Richman) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - Matt Gogel has a shot at ruining Tiger Woods' quest to make history. (February 6, 2000) Singh soars, Woods falters at Pebble (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Vijay Singh couldn't care less about The Streak. The way he and Tiger Woods played Saturday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, that might not be an issue much longer. (February 6, 2000) Tiger Woods appears more relaxed amidst the cauldron (Mark Purdy) Tiger Woods lost his head but kept his composure. It is yet another reason the man might win every golf tournament he enters. Every one. For the rest of his natural life. (February 5, 2000) Three-way tie after two-day round at Pebble (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - In the two hours that Tiger Woods spent on a soggy golf course, he knocked the head off his driver with a mammoth tee shot, made five birdies in eight holes and got into position for his sixth straight PGA Tour victory. (February 5, 2000) Another rainy tourney leads to many suggestions (ROB GLOSTER) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Move it to August? Start the tournament on a Wednesday? Cover the entire Monterey Peninsula with a giant tent? (January 30, 2000) At every tournament, Woods creeps closer to history (DOUG FERGUSON) On the eve of the 1996 Masters, Jack Nicklaus walked in from a practice round with Arnold Palmer and 20-year-old Tiger Woods and sized up the future of golf. (January 11, 2000) New year, same story: Woods keeps winning (DOUG FERGUSON) KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Five down, six to go. Golf's longest winning streak, for years thought to be unapproachable, crept closer into view Sunday in the Mercedes Championship, the start of a new season on the PGA Tour that had a familiar ring. Tiger Woods won again. (January 9, 2000) Maui Showdown: Woods, Els tied for the lead (DOUG FERGUSON) KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) - Thanks to a determined performance by the Big Easy, Tiger Woods' bid to win his fifth straight PGA Tour event became a lot more difficult. (January 8, 2000) Woods cruising to another win (DOUG FERGUSON) KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) - The flag-snapping trade winds were the least of anyone's worries Friday in the Mercedes Championship. The second round of the new season brought the same old problem - how to stop Tiger Woods. (January 7, 2000) Parnevik blows into lead in Mercedes; Woods two back (DOUG FERGUSON) KAPALUA (AP) - Jesper Parnevik always seems to play well in the British Open, which may be why he felt so comfortable in the vicious trade winds off the coast of Maui for the Mercedes Championship. (January 7, 2000) Duval feeling fit to catch a Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — David Duval had one of the best years no one remembers. He returns to the Mercedes Championship as a defending champion, and no one talks about it. (January 2, 2000) Duval, Lehman share six-shot lead; Woods again struggles (PETE HERRERA) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - David Duval's game is getting near where it was a year ago, when he, not Tiger Woods, was the best player in the world. (January 2, 2000) Duval could rekindle debate over who's No. 1 (GARY LUNDY) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - With a victory today in the $3.5 million Williams World Challenge, David Duval could re-ignite the debate about who's the best golfer in the world. (January 1, 2000) Security tight wherever world's best golfer plays (PETE HERRERA) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - When Tiger Woods plays in the British Open, his security guards are members of the British Army. MORE Tiger Woods

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