Search Results october - december 2000 Saturday, December 30, 2000 -- Golf's year-end review - From Nelson to Nicklaus, it was the year of Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) Tiger Woods had one true rival in 2000 — history. Friday, December 29, 2000 -- Just 1 award to go for Woods: Best athlete ever (Rick Morrissey) CHICAGO — In something of an upset, Tiger Woods did not win the Associated Press' Female Athlete of the Year award Wednesday, though the angry golfer vowed that 2001 will be different and Nike immediately announced plans for a Tiger Woods sports bra for men. Wednesday, December 27, 2000 -- 2001: A golf odyssey (Lorne Rubinstein) It begins soon enough, with hardly a break from the previous season: Welcome to 2001, A Golf Odyssey, and a look ahead. Wednesday, December 27, 2000 -- Elite Repeat - Another landslide victory for Tiger (Doug Ferguson) Tiger Woods was a repeat winner Tuesday as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Like so many of his amazing victories, it was no contest. Wednedsay, December 20, 2000 -- From Nelson to Nicklaus, it was the year of Tiger: Tiger Woods had one true rival in 2000 — history. Tuesday, December 19, 2000 -- Tiger Woods says he was victim of identity theft: SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods says he never rented a moving truck in Sacramento. Sunday, December 17, 2000 -- The best of this, or any year (BOB RYAN): I used to think that the only better year in American sport than Babe Ruth in 1920 (.376, 54 HRs, 137 RBIs, 158 runs, .847 slugging pct.) was Babe Ruth in 1921 (.378, 59 HRs, 171 RBIs, 177 runs, .846 slugging pct.), and I was probably right. Tuesday, December 12, 2000 -- Tiger renews contract with American Express NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods renewed his endorsement contract with American Express on Tuesday, making him a global spokesman for the company until mid-2007. Tuesday, December 12, 2000 -- Woods picked as most powerful person in sports: ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tiger Woods, who won three majors and became the youngest golfer to complete an individual Grand Slam, was chosen the year's most powerful person in sports by The Sporting News. Tuesday, December 12, 2000 -- Tiger's weary and waiting for the holidays (BILL CORMIER) BELLA VISTA, Argentina (AP) — Tiger Woods capped his record-shattering year with yet another title. Now, it's home for the holidays. Monday, December 11, 2000 -- Woods and Duval give United States title in World Cup of Golf BELLA VISTA, Argentina (AP) — Tiger Woods and David Duval shot a 4-under-par 68 Sunday to give the United States its second straight title at the World Cup of Golf. Sunday, December 10, 2000 -- Woods, Duval take lead BELLA VISTA, Argentina (AP) — Tiger Woods and David Duval took full advantage of the best-ball format in the third round of the World Cup of Golf. Saturday, December 9, 2000 -- Duval-Woods two strokes behind Argentina, New Zealand BELLA VISTA, Argentina (AP) — A rejuvenated Tiger Woods and partner David Duval used four straight birdies Friday to climb into third place at the World Cup of Golf, two strokes behind leaders Argentina and New Zealand. Friday, December 8, 2000 -- Argentina, New Zealand lead World Cup; Woods-Duval four back BELLA VISTA, Argentina (AP) — David Duval carried Tiger Woods, while Argentina and New Zealand topped the leaderboard Thursday in the first round of the World Cup of Golf. Friday, December 8, 2000 -- SAG fines Tiger Woods $100,000 for Buick ad during strike LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods was fined $100,000 by the Screen Actors Guild for shooting a nonunion Buick commercial during its six-month strike against advertisers. Tuesday, December 5, 2000 -- Tiger in Tangoland: Woods leads U.S. team BELLA VISTA, Argentina (AP) — It's a feat only Tiger Woods could manage: nudging soccer off the front pages in Argentina at the height of the league championship and days after an Argentine club was crowned one of the world's best. Monday, December 4, 2000 -- Love overtakes Woods, Garcia to win: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Davis Love III charged from behind with an 8-under 64 Sunday to overtake Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia and win the Williams World Challenge. Sunday, December 3, 2000 -- Woods pulls closer to Garcia THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — So now we know the motivation behind Tiger Woods being the host of the Williams World Challenge. Sunday, December 3, 2000 -- Garcia, Woods set up showdown THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods go one more round for $1 million. Saturday, December 2, 2000 -- Woods hits rare OB, but stays close to lead THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods was trying to remember when he last hit out of bounds. It's been a while. Saturday, December 2, 2000 -- Garcia's 64 keeps him ahead of Love, Woods THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sergio Garcia kept going lower and lower and watching Davis Love III and Tiger Woods do the same. Friday, December 1, 2000 -- Garcia leads Woods' Williams World Challenge: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sergio Garcia is getting a jump on the 2001 season. Garcia, who failed to win in 16 PGA Tour starts this year but has played extremely well in made-for-TV events, shot a 7-under 65 Thursday to take the lead in the Williams World Challenge. Friday, December 1, 2000 -- Tiger, Finchem do `fence-mending': THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods called his meeting with PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem “fence-mending.” Friday, December 1, 2000 -- 'Eye of the Tiger' lets viewer see what it's like to be Woods NEW YORK (AP) — Ever wanted to know what it's like to have Tiger Woods' golf swing? Now you can get an up-close look. Thursday, November 30, 2000 -- This really is Tiger's tournament: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The second Williams World Challenge is underway at scenic Sherwood Country Club, where the best player in the world will attempt to win another $1 million. Thursday, November 30, 2000 -- Woods, Azinger, Westwood win top awards: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was voted by his peers as the PGA Tour player of the year Thursday after setting new standards in major championships and money, and providing unforgettable shots along the way. Wednesday, November 29, 2000 -- Tiger meets with Finchem over marketing issues: Tiger Woods and PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem took the first step toward resolving a dispute over marketing rights by meeting in Los Angeles, and both expressed confidence they could work together. Wednesday, November 29, 2000 -- A lifetime of magic in 10 months for Tiger Woods: ORLANDO, Fla. — After stops in Atlanta, Spain, England, Thailand and Hawaii over the past month, Tiger Woods is hosting the Williams World Challenge this week at Sherwood Country Club, just outside Los Angeles. Friday, November 24, 2000 -- Woods' 2000 brilliance unequaled in golf history (GARY D'AMATO) Tiger Woods' magical 2000 season, in which he won three of the four major championships and 10 tournaments worldwide, finished fifth or better in 85 percent of the PGA Tour events he entered and obliterated the tour's all-time scoring record, raises two interesting questions. Thursday, November 23, 2000 -- Woods eagles final hole, first extra hole to beat Singh (GORDON SAKAMOTO) POIPU BEACH, Hawaii (AP) — Tiger Woods even amazed himself with his dramatic eagle-eagle finish in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Sunday, November 19, 2000 -- Tiger Woods wins for 10th time this year: BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — When Tiger Woods is on his game, challengers know they have little chance to compete unless they play their best. Sometimes, as in the Johnnie Walker Classic, even that is not enough. Friday, November 17, 2000 -- Woods surges to lead in Thailand: BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Tiger Woods, playing what he called an almost flawless round, shot a 7-under-par 65 Friday to take a one-stroke lead in the Johnnie Walker Classic. Thursday, November 16, 2000 -- Who holds the cards on the PGA Tour SAN JOSE — There was one important thing missing from all the seismic reporting, talk and outrage surrounding Tiger Woods' recent suggestion that he is peeved enough at the PGA Tour to consider bolting from its ranks. Wednesday, November 15, 2000 -- Tiger Woods' touch around green looks familiar CHICAGO — Whenever Tiger Woods takes off his golf cap, which isn't very often, he reveals a side of himself—actually, a top of himself—we don't see much. Wednesday, November 15, 2000 -- Tiger Woods says he is in Thailand to win: BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Tiger Woods, shrugging off protests by Nike workers, wants nothing more this week than to win the Johnnie Walker Classic. Tuesday, November 14, 2000 -- Woods wins Vardon Trophy for second straight year: PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods wrapped up his second straight Vardon Trophy for low stroke average and set two records in the process. Tuesday, November 14, 2000 -- Tiger makes a pitch for golf in Olympics: LONDON (AP) — Tiger Woods got his hands on something he hasn't won and probably never will. Monday, November 13, 2000 -- Closing the book on an outstanding season by Woods (Ed Sherman) Chris Perry found himself paired with Tiger Woods during the second round of the Tour Championship 10 days ago. It was a big deal for him. Monday, November 13, 2000 -- Woods, as PGA Tour's gravy train, is right to pull the brakes (Mark Purdy) SAN JOSE — Tiger Woods is swinging the big stick these days. Good for him. His remarks in a magazine interview struck some as selfish. They struck me as brutally honest. Monday, November 13, 2000 -- Valderrama has last laugh on everyone but Weir (DOUG FERGUSON) SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — One of the greatest years in golf ended with a bang, just not the kind Tiger Woods had planned. Saturday, November 11, 2000 -- Tanaka on the attack, Woods just two behind (DOUG FERGUSON) SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Feeling dwarfed by a world-class field, Hidemichi Tanaka said his goal this week in the American Express Championship was to get Tiger Woods' autograph. He might leave with something much more valuable. Friday, November 10, 2000 -- World Championship - Price retains lead, Woods rallies (STEPHEN WADE) SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Nick Price retained the lead in the American Express Championship Friday with a second-round par 72, while defending champion Tiger Woods moved into contention. Friday, November 10, 2000 -- SAG fines Tiger Woods $100,000 for Buick ad during strike LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Screen Actors Guild has teed off on Tiger Woods. The union fined the golfer $100,000 for shooting a nonunion Buick commercial during the six-month strike against advertisers by SAG and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists, Daily Variety reported Friday. Friday, November 10, 2000 -- Look, Tiger, you are not bigger than the game (John Smallwood) PHILADELPHIA — So is this a case of Tiger, Tiger burning bright or just Tiger Woods whining like a pompous brat about - of all things - money? Friday, November 10, 2000 -- Woods back into contention with 3-under 69: SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Tiger Woods climbed back into contention in the American Express Championship Friday as he fought off cool, gusty winds to shoot a 3-under 69 in the second round of the season-ending tournament. Thursday, November 9, 2000 -- Price leads with 9-under 63; Tiger shoots 71: SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Nick Price took advantage of gentle Mediterranean winds for a 9-under-par 63 Thursday at Valderrama, and had a three-stroke lead after the first round of the American Express Championship. Thursday, November 9, 2000 -- Woods says his beef is not about cash (DOUG FERGUSON) SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Tiger Woods stood his ground Thursday in his criticism of the PGA Tour, saying his complaint is about getting control of his own marketing rights, not about more TV money. Thursday, November 9, 2000 -- Shirts, golf balls and perhaps a Tiger Tour, too (JIM LITKE) Tee shots are not the only thing Tiger Woods hits hard. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem learned that Tuesday when he picked up Golf World magazine and read Woods' blistering review of his job performance. (Earlier version below) Wednesday, November 8, 2000 -- The kid can play hardball, too (JIM LITKE): Anybody who thinks Tiger Woods plays a mean game of golf ought to see him play hardball. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem got the chance Tuesday morning, up close and personal. Wednesday, November 8, 2000 -- Woods tees off on PGA Tour, commissioner (Ed Sherman): Tiger Woods caught the PGA Tour off guard Tuesday with charges the association is taking advantage of him for its own marketing and promotional purposes. Wednesday, November 8, 2000 -- Tiger speaks out against PGA Tour affairs: TRUMBULL, Conn. (AP) — Tiger Woods lashed out at the PGA Tour for taking advantage of him, saying in a magazine interview that his frustration is serious enough that it “could escalate into a bigger situation.” Wednesday, November 8, 2000 -- Even great wins lost in the long shadow of Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) ATLANTA (AP) — The finest of his 17 career victories was barely one hour old when Phil Mickelson stared at the microphone inches from his chin, then glared at the person asking the question. Tuesday, November 7, 2000 -- Mickelson stops Tiger again (DOUG FERGUSON) ATLANTA (AP) — Phil Mickelson got the duel he wanted and the results only he expected. No one could question his ability to win the Tour Championship on Sunday, especially since he was only one stroke out of the lead. Monday, November 6, 2000 -- Even great wins lost in the long shadow of Tiger: ATLANTA (AP) — The finest of his 17 career victories was barely one hour old when Phil Mickelson stared at the microphone inches from his chin, then glared at the person asking the question. Monday, November 6, 2000 -- Mickelson topples Tiger by 2 strokes; Woods denied 10th win of year with second-place finish at Tour Championship: ATLANTA — Tiger Woods has amassed one logic-defying record after another during this historic 2000 season, but one number still eludes him. Ten. Monday, November 6, 2000 -- Mickelson stops another Tiger streak: ATLANTA (AP) — Tiger Woods had two incredible streaks going this year. Phil Mickelson ended both of them. Sunday, November 5, 2000 -- Woods, tied with Singh, poised to take shot at 10th win of year (Ed Sherman, KRT) ATLANTA — The relative quiet of the media room was suddenly interrupted Saturday. “Hey, how are you?” Ernie Banks asked of anybody and everybody who happened to wander into his path. “Having a great day?” Sunday, November 5, 2000 -- Eleven players to skip Valderrama ATLANTA (AP) — David Duval has decided to skip the final World Golf Championships event in Spain for the second straight year, joining 10 other American-based players who declined to take part in the $5 million tournament at Valderrama. Sunday, November 5, 2000 -- Another downer for Duval (DOUG FERGUSON) ATLANTA (AP) — David Duval first had a chance to play with Tiger Woods in the third round of the World Series of Golf two years ago. He outplayed him that day, and went on to win at Firestone. Saturday, November 4, 2000 -- Duval leads Tour Championship; Tiger, Perry are a shot back (Ed Sherman, KRT) ATLANTA—Tiger Woods gets stuck. He says it happens a lot. Drives him crazy. He talks about it like a chronic slicer who just knows the upcoming drive is going into the trees. Friday, November 3, 2000 -- Rejuvenated Els reverses fortune; leads with 64 as falls Woods 4 shots off (Ed Sherman, KRT) ATLANTA — The last time Ernie Els stepped on a major stage, he compiled a record that made the Bears' 1-7 mark look good. Thursday, November 2, 2000 -- First Stewart Award moves Byron Nelson (Brad Townsend, KRT) ATLANTA — Golf legend Byron Nelson has received more awards than he can count, but none that touched him more personally than the one he received Wednesday. Monday, October 30, 2000 -- Tiger Woods shows his human side: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Everyone had excuses for Tiger Woods. “It's that thing,” one woman said, pointing at the blimp whirring ever so gently above Disney's Magnolia course. “That blimp's too loud. It distracted him.” Sunday, October 29, 2000 -- Tiger Woods' aura goes beyond the course (Juliet Macur KRT) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — She held on to her Tiger Woods poster with the grip of a Greco-Roman wrestler. Her eyes searched the crowd for an opening. Sunday, October 29, 2000 -- Flesch holds his own against Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It didn't take Steve Flesch long to get an idea of what it's like to play golf against Tiger Woods. Saturday, October 28, 2000 -- Flesch gets weekend date with Tiger (DOUG FERGUSON) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Steve Flesch has spent the last two days having fun at Disney with his family and having a blast on the golf course, so much that he tied the 36-hole scoring record Friday in the National Car Rental Classic and wasn't even aware. Friday, October 27, 2000 -- After six-week break, Tiger still on top (DOUG FERGUSON) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Six weeks later, not much has changed. Those watching Tiger Woods wondered whether he would shoot 59, and those trying to beat him wondered whether this tournament would end like so many others. Thursday, October 26, 2000 -- Woods eyes 3rd Classic title (Hunki Yun) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As usual, Tiger Woods will be going after Jack Nicklaus this week. Wednedsay, October 25, 2000 -- Tiger, show us you're human, too (Juliet Macur): LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —The room was packed a good half-hour before the headliner showed, with people jockeying for seats to get a clear view. When the star finally arrived, there was a hush. Wednesday, October 25, 2000 -- Woods ambivalent on 2002 Cup (Hunki Yun): The final putt hadn't hit the bottom of the cup to seal the United States' rout in last week's Presidents Cup when the focus switched to the 2002 event, which will be in South Africa. For many, the success of that event will hinge on Tiger Woods' participation; he is ambivalent. Tuesday, October 24, 2000 -- And now, back to the Tiger tour (DOUG FERGUSON) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Just because the Presidents Cup is over doesn't mean the end of team golf for the rest of the year. Tuesday, October 24, 2000 -- International team wants rematch against the A-Team (DOUG FERGUSON) GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Any bitter feelings the International team took away from its crushing loss in the Presidents Cup had more to do with the rematch. October 18, 2000 -- Woods reveals his two favorite shots in his amazing run (John Reger): Even though I've heard it twice now, I still don't believe it, though after having him explain it to me recently I understand it more than I did. In this almost perfect season for Tiger Woods, 24, the former Cypress, Calif., resident claims he has only hit two perfect shots. October 10, 2000 -- Thai politics could present hazard for Woods (THAKSINA KHAIKAEW): BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Tiger Woods could find himself in the middle of a Thai political feud for next month's homecoming tournament. October 2, 2000 -- Duval's next hurdle: Tiger Woods (DOUG FERGUSON): PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — David Duval needed only one week to answer two critical questions about his career — his back is fine, and so is his game. The next hurdle could take a little longer. PREVIOUS Tiger Woods MORE Tiger Woods

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