Search Results Wednesday, June 27, 2001 -- Sergio the latest pretender to be Woods' rival The comparisons are inevitable. Sergio Garcia has youth, charisma, star power and game. He lacks only a major championship until he can be mentioned in the same class with Seve Ballesteros. But not with Tiger Woods. Tuesday, June 26, 2001 -- Tiger Woods sets record with 97 consecutive weeks at No. 1 LONDON (AP) — Tiger Woods broke Greg Norman's record with his 97th consecutive week atop the world golf rankings. Tuesday, June 26, 2001 -- For better or worse, Garcia is going to be judged vs. Woods HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Whether he likes it or not, Sergio Garcia is going to be judged against Tiger Woods. Monday, June 25, 2001 -- Garcia wins again on the PGA Tour HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Sergio Garcia won for the second time in five weeks on the PGA Tour, beating Scott Hoch by three shots Monday in the rain-delayed Buick Classic. Monday, June 25, 2001 -- Garcia leaves Woods far back at Buick Classic HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Sergio Garcia neared his second career PGA Tour victory Sunday, and one golfer he may not have to contend with in the final round of the Buick Classic is Tiger Woods. Saturday, June 23, 2001 -- Rain prevents third round from going off at Buick Classic HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — It might take a few days to find out if Tiger Woods can come from behind — very far behind — to win the Buick Classic. Saturday, June 23, 2001 -- Woods, after flirting with cut, gets into contention HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Tiger Woods made a long day of golf in the rain-delayed Buick Classic very interesting. Friday, June 22, 2001 -- Woods off to rocky start at Buick Classic HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Tiger Woods is in danger of missing a cut for the first time in three years. Friday, June 22, 2001 -- Woods, with a triple bogey, off to rocky start at Buick Classic (JOEL STASHENKO) HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — While several golfers took advantage of the soft greens in the first round of the Buick Classic, Tiger Woods had a triple bogey as he slogged through a miserable front nine Friday morning. Friday, June 22, 2001 -- Rain halts Woods' effort to start getting back on track HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Rain got the best of Tiger Woods on Thursday in the Buick Classic, limiting him to only two shots on the waterlogged Westchester Country Club course. Thursday, June 21, 2001 -- Mayor's son holds his own in round with Tiger Woods (JOEL STASHENKO) HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Imagine being 15 years old and getting called in at the last minute to play golf in front of hundreds of people on one of the toughest courses around. Thursday, June 21, 2001 -- Major or no major, Tiger says he can't `dog' it (JOEL STASHENKO) HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — His major championship streak over, Tiger Woods says he'll focus on winning the Buick Classic with Grand Slam intensity or have to answer someday to his toughest critic — himself. Wednesday, June 20, 2001 -- Tiger and TV: Skins Game back in the picture (DOUG FERGUSON) TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tiger Woods already has his own silly-season tournament for 16 players and the Battle of Bighorn, a mixed-team affair including David Duval, Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb. Wednesday, June 20, 2001 -- U.S. Open ratings near record even without Woods in picture NEW YORK (AP) — Without Tiger Woods on the leaderboard, U.S. Open ratings dropped but still produced a near-record audience. Tuesday, June 19, 2001 -- No Tiger, no problem TULSA, Okla. — One of the curious criticisms of Tiger Woods' recent dominance of golf has been that the game might suffer an overdose of Tigermania. Monday, June 18, 2001 -- Woods's late drive stalls at no. 12 TULSA, Okla. — You may think otherwise, but Tiger Woods was there to tell you that the crushing blow wasn't the bogey at the 374-yard, par-4 ninth, the hole that he played in 4 over this week. Monday, June 18, 2001 -- Streak of four majors ends as Woods can't rally in Open TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A remarkable string of golf came to a close for Tiger Woods on a steamy Sunday afternoon when he failed to mount the miraculous comeback that both he and his fans somehow expected in the U.S. Open. Monday, June 18, 2001 -- Tracking Tiger: Woods goes out with a whimper on final day TULSA, Okla. — Tracking Tiger Woods Sunday at the final round of the 101st United States Open Championship at Southern Hills: Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- Woods still hopeful about open chances TULSA, Okla. — After two uncharacteristic and often frustrating rounds, Tiger Woods walked off the course at Southern Hills Country Club on Saturday with a sense of optimism about today's final round of the 101st U.S. Open. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- Woods believes he's still in open hunt TULSA, Okla. — There were roars from all corners of Southern Hills Country Club during Saturday's third round of the US Open, though they came not from Tiger Woods. Instead, they belonged to men who have walked in his shadows for too many tournaments to count. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- Tiger caged; the run is done TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The run is done. Not officially, of course. There is still Sunday. But Tiger Woods is nine strokes out of the lead heading into the final round of a U.S. Open he will not win. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- A wide-open U.S. Open — minus Tiger TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Retief Goosen has everything going his way in this U.S. Open — a share of the lead heading into the final round on a course with a history of wire-to-wire winners. And Tiger Woods nowhere in sight. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- Tiger still believes, even with uphill struggle for fifth straight major TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Coming from anyone else, it might just be wishful thinking. When Tiger Woods says he still has a chance in the U.S. Open, though, it might be wise to pay attention. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- For Earl Woods, a loving son makes every day seem like Father's Day For all you daddies who have whittled down a golf club until it is not much longer than a corn dog and hustled your 3-year old to the nearest driving range, stop! — in the name of love. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- Woods shoots 69, still faces daunting task at U.S. Open TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tiger Woods shot his best round of the U.S. Open, a 1-under-par 69 Saturday, but will still need a historic comeback to win his fifth straight major. Sunday, June 17, 2001 -- Tracking Tiger: Still prowling way behind leaders on day three TULSA, Okla. — Tracking Tiger Woods Saturday at the third round of the 101st United States Open Championship from Southern Hills: Saturday, June 16, 2001 -- The defiant grin is firmly in place TULSA, Okla. (AP) — He hit more bad shots in the first two rounds than he usually does in a month's worth of tournaments. Instead of being shaken, Tiger Woods was stirred. Saturday, June 16, 2001 -- Tracking Tiger: Woes continue on second day TULSA, Okla. — Tracking Tiger Woods Friday at the second round of the 101st United States Open Championship at Southern Hills: Friday, June 15, 2001 -- Woods struggling to survive at U.S. Open TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was just another player Friday at the U.S. Open. He hacked through thick rough. He sprayed shots into deep bunkers. He was baffled by the speed of the greens. Friday, June 15, 2001 -- Report: Tiger Woods, Disney reach marketing agreement ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods and the Walt Disney Co. have completed a deal that calls for the golfer to make an undisclosed number of appearances in televised events on ABC and ESPN, according to a newspaper report. Friday, June 15, 2001 -- Tracking Tiger: First round obstacles TULSA, Okla. — Tracking Tiger Woods Thursday at the rain-shortened first round of the 101st U.S. Open Championship at Southern Hills Country Club: Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Irwin shows the kids a thing or two TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tiger Woods got off to a shaky start Thursday in his quest for a fifth straight major title, while 56-year-old Hale Irwin showed the kids a thing or two at the U.S. Open. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Beating Tiger just a romantic notion TULSA, Okla. — I know this sounds a little, you know, out there, but I'm starting to think Tiger Woods has already devalued the majors. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Nothing will stop Tiger Woods TULSA, Okla. — Rifle through the bag. Separate the water balls from the good ones. Remove the club-head covers, the worn Sof-Joy gloves, then reach. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Mental focus puts Woods head and shoulders above the rest TULSA, Okla. — Blowing with a steady ferocity that is common here in the central plains, the wind provides only temporary relief from sauna-like conditions that grip Southern Hills Country Club once the calendar turns to June. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Putting Woods' drive for five in perspective TULSA, Okla. — The shadow arrives long before the player. It darkens the tee box and creeps toward the fairway, engulfing everyone else, obscuring everything else. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Tiger's hot, and they're betting him Look no further than Las Vegas to see the degree to which Tiger Woods is dominating golf. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Woods begins quest for five majors in a row; tees off at 2:30 TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tiger Woods has won four straight majors, and there's nothing to suggest this week will be any different. He's flush from the tee, crisp with his irons and controlling the pace on the greens. He's the perfect package for the U.S. Open, the closest thing to perfection that golf has to offer. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Ten Commandments from golf's higher power TULSA, Okla. — Five years ago, he announced his presence on television, simply stating “I am Tiger Woods.” But when it comes to golf these days, Tiger might as well say “I am God.” Only a higher power could do the things Woods has to electrify the sports world over the last two years. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Tracking Tiger TULSA, Okla. — Tracking Tiger Woods Wednesday in final preparations for the 101st United States Open at Southern Hills Country Club. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Woods has rest of field thinking it has to be perfect TULSA, Okla. — Basically, according to David Duval, runner-up to you-know-who at the Masters, all that's needed to beat you-know-who this week is to play “mistake-free” golf. Thursday, June 14, 2001 -- Tiger's tally In the final round of the Memorial Tournament, they walked the 17th fairway together at Muirfield Village, walked it miles apart. Feeling like a pylon, covered in 16 holes of dust, swallowing his professional pride, one of the best players in the world moved up alongside his opposite and confessed to mortality. Wednesday, June 13, 2001 -- Catching Tiger: It's Woods vs. World at U.S. Open TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The way these guys are talking, why go through the formality of playing the U.S. Open? Let's just give another trophy to Tiger Woods. Wednesday, June 13, 2001 -- Woods not satisfied with past successes: Tiger big favorite to claim fifth straight major championship (Doug Ferguson) TULSA, Okla. — Forget about the power and the precision, or even the deadly touch around the greens. The success of Tiger Woods can be traced to what he did the week before the U.S. Open. Wednesday, June 13, 2001 -- If the golf course doesn't beat you, many say Tiger will (JOHN LINDSAY) TULSA, Okla. — Less than two days before the start of this 101st United States Open, Tiger Woods spoke to the gathered media masses Tuesday. And considering the frenzy that surrounds one of the most famous athletes in the world, one thing is oh-so-clear. Wednesday, June 13, 2001 -- Arkansas authorities arrest suspected golf course vandal TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma authorities plan to extradite an Arkansas man charged two years ago with vandalizing the golf course at Southern Hills Country Club, the site of this week's U.S. Open. Monday, June 11, 2001 -- Duval anxious for another crack at Tiger TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The longest hole in U.S. Open history didn't faze David Duval. Monday, June 11, 2001 -- May ready for another tangle with Tiger TULSA — If Bob May had trimmed just one shot off any of his four rounds at last year's PGA Championship, there wouldn't be a controversy about Tiger Woods' Grand Slam. Friday, June 8, 2001 -- Woods, Duval, Webb, Sorenstam to face off on ABC NEW YORK (AP) — Annika Sorenstam couldn't ask for a better golfing partner. Friday, June 8, 2001 -- Woods enters Buick Classic HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Tiger Woods, winner of four of his last five starts on the PGA Tour and the year's leading money-winner, has officially entered the Buick Classic to be held June 21-24 at Westchester Country Club. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 -- Woods rates as champion of the digital superfairway Tiger Woods is the best example of the digital athlete. Woods played his collegiate golf in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford. He has posed for lots of motion-capture sessions for video games with EA Sports, another Silicon Valley resident. He's one of the most-searched athletes on the Internet. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 -- Eleven-year-old girl takes on Hawaii's top male golfers (JAYMES SONG) HONOLULU (AP) — Michelle Wie is having trouble finding competition on the golf course, and she's only 11. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 -- The only victories were on the course (Doug Ferguson) Tiger Woods and Karrie Webb could not have asked for a better week. One inflicted even more psychological damage on his so-called peers with a seven-stroke victory, the other claimed the toughest championship in women's golf with equal ease. Monday, June 4, 2001 -- Woods adds to legend with another milestone win DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Paul Azinger was in total awe of Tiger Woods' latest performance. Monday, June 4, 2001 -- Tiger takes control from Azinger on fateful 5th DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Paul Azinger won the 1993 Memorial Tournament with one shot. It took twice that many in the span of 5 minutes to turn the 2001 Memorial into a rout — one by Azinger, the other by Tiger Woods. Monday, June 4, 2001 -- Three Memorials in a row, Woods now looks at fifth major DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Three straight Memorials came easy enough for Tiger Woods. Next up is a streak that was once unthinkable — five straight majors. Sunday, June 3, 2001 -- Azinger holds lead over Woods in suspended third round DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Paul Azinger was trying hard not to get frustrated. Two straight bogeys had given Tiger Woods the lead, and now Azinger was deep in the left rough on the sixth hole after a wayward drive. Saturday, June 2, 2001 -- Azinger grabs lead; defending champ Tiger just two back DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Paul Azinger's most dramatic moment in golf came here eight years ago when he dropped one in from a greenside bunker to beat his close friend, Payne Stewart. He talked fondly about it the day before the Memorial in a ceremony honoring Stewart. Thursday, May 31, 2001 -- Tiger goes for three in a row in Memorial DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Greg Norman celebrated his election to the World Golf Hall of Fame, while Jack Nicklaus kept busy being a good host and working on his new swing. Others gathered at the Memorial to remember Payne Stewart once again. Thursday, May 31, 2001 -- Woods happy for his former roomie, Casey Martin DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods knows better than most what Casey Martin feels as he struggles to walk a golf course. He watched as Martin dealt with his pain while the two were playing at Stanford. Wednesday, May 30, 2001 -- The Memorial: Tougher par-5s to greet Woods DUBLIN, Ohio — Holes have been lengthened and more sand traps brought into play but even the Golden Bear himself knows that the course that Jack built — even with his latest tinkerings — may not be enough to stop Tiger Woods from winning his third straight Memorial Tournament. Saturday, May 26, 2001 -- Woods says he'll focus on driver in preparation for Open BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Tiger Woods, one of the biggest hitters in golf, says he needs to improve his driving if he's going to have a chance at winning the U.S. Open next month. Thursday, May 24, 2001 -- Is it really a big PGA event minus Tiger? POTOMAC, Md. — The Kemper Insurance Open has the distinction of being the PGA Tour's longest running event continuously identified with its original sponsor (32 years with Kemper Insurance Group). Thursday, May 24, 2001 -- Woods signs deal with Upper Deck for memorabilia Tiger Woods, tired of seeing golf items for sale with a signature that isn't his, agreed to a five-year deal Wednesday with The Upper Deck Company that gives it rights to produce his autographed memorabilia. Wednesday, May 23, 2001 -- TV seeking to pair Woods, Sorenstam Annika Sorenstam confirmed last week that negotiations are under way for her to team with Tiger Woods in a made-for-TV team match against David Duval and Karrie Webb. Wednesday, May 23, 2001 -- Tiger close to European tour eligibility — if he wants to join All Tiger Woods needs is one more tournament, his signature on a membership application and a $300 entry fee to join the European tour and have a good chance to become the first player to win the money title on both sides of the Atlantic. Sunday, May 20, 2001 -- Woods' dramatic eagle lifts him to victory at Deutsche Bank HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) — Until the crowd roared, Tiger Woods had no idea the shot that propelled him toward another dramatic victory had dropped into the hole. Sunday, May 20, 2001 -- Deutsche Bank-SAP Open Scores Saturday, May 19, 2001 -- Woods surges with a 63 in Germany HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) — In yet another compelling display that he can never be counted out, Tiger Woods shot a 9-under-par 63 Saturday and surged within a stroke of the lead at the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open. Saturday, May 19, 2001 -- Deutsche Bank-SAP Open Scores Friday, May 18, 2001 -- Woods nine back as Campbell leads at Deutsche Bank HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) — Tiger Woods played an unspectacular 11 holes while New Zealand's Michael Campbell built his lead to five strokes at the Deutsche Bank tournament Friday before the second round was called because of darkness. Friday, May 18, 2001 -- Campbell shoots 62; Woods seven back HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) — New Zealand's Michael Campbell took the spotlight from Tiger Woods on Thursday, shooting a 10-under 62 in the rain-plagued Deutsche Bank-SAP Open. Friday, May 18, 2001 -- Deutsche Bank Partial Scores Friday, May 18, 2001 -- U.S. Open course favorable for Tiger While thousands of golfers across the country have taken first steps toward realizing a dream of playing in the U.S. Open, the reigning champion plots strategy to defend his title, working on getting his game to peak again, rubbing his hands in anticipation. Wednesday, May 16, 2001 -- Woods hopes not to squander lead like a year ago HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) — Tiger Woods came to the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open in 1999 amid a four-month winless drought. He won the tournament to start a streak of four titles in seven events. Monday, May 14, 2001 -- Woods cruises into contention on final day (Gil LeBreton) IRVING, Texas — His territory marked, his thunder sounded, Tiger Woods logged off at 2:24 Sunday afternoon. Monday, May 14, 2001 -- World Golf Ranking Monday, May 14, 2001 -- Damron wins Nelson Classic in playoff; Woods finishes third IRVING, Texas (AP) — First came the comeback bid from Tiger Woods, then a gutsy challenge by hometown favorite Scott Verplank. Robert Damron withstood it all Sunday to win the Byron Nelson Classic on the fourth playoff hole for his first PGA Tour victory. Monday, May 14, 2001 -- Nelson Classic Scores Sunday, May 13, 2001 -- Verplank, Damron lead a Texas shootout IRVING, Texas (AP) — Even before he teed it up Saturday with a share of the lead, Scott Verplank noticed on the electronic scoreboard that Justin Leonard was on his way to a tournament-tying 61 in the Byron Nelson Classic. Sunday, May 13, 2001 -- Nelson Classic Scores Saturday, May 12, 2001 -- Different expectations, but Duval and Verplank wind up in same spot IRVING, Texas (AP) — Scott Verplank is smart enough to realize career-low rounds don't come along everyday. David Duval had no reason to believe that his groove of striking the ball pure was about to end.z Saturday, May 12, 2001 -- Duval catches Verplank for share of the lead IRVING, Texas (AP) — David Duval is in the lead for the first time this year, a fact apparently not lost on the two young girls pressed against the ropes about 15 yards away as he prepared to hit a punch shot under a cluster of trees Friday. Saturday, May 12, 2001 -- Nelson Classic Par Scores Friday, May 11, 2001 -- A double bogey, but little rust for Woods IRVING, Texas (AP) — Tiger Woods sailed his drive so far right that he had to dig through the brush just to find it. Then, a branch stabbed him in the back as he crouched to find his way out. A tree limb knocked his shot into the rough. He made double bogey. Friday, May 11, 2001 -- Woods to play New Zealand next year WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tiger Woods will play in New Zealand next year, yet another stop in his globe-trotting. Friday, May 11, 2001 -- A nice homecoming for Verplank, a solid return for Tiger IRVING, Texas (AP) — One bad swing cost Tiger Woods his first double bogey in 117 holes. Four weeks away from the game didn't cost him hardly anything at all. Friday, May 11, 2001 -- Nelson Classic Par Scores Friday, May 11, 2001 -- Woods not back on leaderboard, but back on tour IRVING, Texas (AP) — Tiger Woods couldn't hide his frustration. After pushing his drive into the trees well right of the eighth fairway, then being forced to take an unplayable lie, his wedge shot hit a branch and dropped into the rough. Woods slammed his club against the cart path in disgust. Thursday, May 10, 2001 -- Getting perspective hard with Tiger IRVING, Texas — Tiger Woods is back playing golf tournaments, starting Thursday at the Byron Nelson Classic here in steamy Texas, and that means the sense of the moment is back, too. Thursday, May 10, 2001 -- Nelson knew Tiger was on the right path IRVING, Texas (AP) — Tiger Woods was 15 when he first met Byron Nelson at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, where the man who once won a record 11 straight PGA Tour events went to a clinic to see a young phenom groomed for stardom. Tuesday, May 8, 2001 -- Tiger planning on New York tournament Tiger Woods plans to play the Buick Classic in New York the week after the U.S. Open, his agent said Tuesday. This would be the first time Woods has played at Westchester Country Club since 1997. Thursday, May 3, 2001 -- Tiger commits to Nelson IRVING, Texas (AP) — Tiger Woods officially committed Wednesday to making next week's Byron Nelson Classic his first tournament appearance since winning the Masters. Wednesday, May 2, 2001 -- Life without Tiger: A new game The four-week stretch after the Masters until the Byron Nelson Classic often is referred to as the “dead zone” on the PGA Tour. It's a time when compelling competition gets lost amid questions about the strength of the fields. It's when Tiger Woods takes a month off. Saturday, April 28, 2001 -- It takes a computer crew to capture Tiger Woods ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods gripped his driver, took a quick glance down the fairway then looked down at the ball, his face a mask of fierce concentration. He brought the club back above his shoulder, coiling his body to deliver yet another majestic drive. Saturday, April 28, 2001 -- Woods' identity thief gets maximum sentence SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A man who used Tiger Woods' identity to steal $17,000 worth of goods was sentenced to 200 years-to-life in prison. Thursday, April 19, 2001 -- Tiger could end Martin, PGA standoff Here's how Casey Martin wins his case before the Supreme Court even gets the chance to rule against him. Wednesday, April 18, 2001 -- Tiger Tidbits A few leftovers as Tiger Woods continues his monthlong hibernation from competition. Wednesday, April 18, 2001 -- Tiger is great, and he rules at a great time Let the record show first and foremost that this column is not about Tiger Woods, not directly. Nothing should diminish or minimize what the 25-year-old Woods has accomplished. He is a superior talent, the dimensions of which only time will clearly define. Monday, April 16, 2001 -- A lesson from Tiger LONG BEACH, Calif. — Helen Jung's pilgrimage began at her home in Burnaby, British Columbia, when she slipped a teddy bear cover over her irons and slung her golf bag over her slender shoulders. It ended on a fairway in southern California, where the 15-year-old stood with a bucket of balls beside her and dozens of TV cameras behind her, waiting for the golf lesson of a lifetime. Thursday, April 12, 2001 -- Even the old-timers astonished by Woods So, in analyzing this week's Worldcom Classic at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C. Yeah, right. Thursday, April 12, 2001 -- Disney Co. is latest to latch onto Tiger ATLANTA — So vast are Tiger Woods' riches, it was almost an afterthought to mention the first prize of $1,008,000 he won Sunday at the Masters. Thursday, April 12, 2001 -- Tiger talk everywhere at WorldCom — and he's not even there HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The talk in Harbour Town Golf Links' locker room this week was about the same thing as in almost every office, pro shop or break room in America — Tiger Woods. Thursday, April 12, 2001 -- Legend rates Woods' four straight majors as golf's top achievement DALLAS (AP) — Golfing legend Byron Nelson says he sees another in the making. Thursday, April 12, 2001 -- Now the long drive to Tulsa All Tiger Woods did was simply add to an already manic Monday. Woods won his fourth straight major championship Sunday, winning the 65th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Thursday, April 12, 2001 -- Is Tiger too good for golf? Do remember the backlash from NASCAR fans a few years ago when Jeff Gordon was winning races practically every week? Wednesday, April 11, 2001 -- Report: Tiger Woods to sign on as Disney spokesman NEW YORK (AP) — Walt Disney Co. plans to announce that it has signed Tiger Woods as a spokesman for the company, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 -- You can't limit Tiger's superhuman boundaries The most difficult assignment in sports journalism today is how to avoid writing about Tiger Woods. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 -- No new photos of Tiger's trophies planned If anyone wants to see Tiger Woods with the trophies of his major championships, the best bet is to get the January issue of Golf Digest. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 -- A grand feat, but maybe not Tiger's greatest AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jack Nicklaus missed the cut for only the fourth time in 42 appearances at the Masters. Even rarer was what he did Sunday. He sat in front of his television. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 -- Woods produces second highest Masters rating ever NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods' charge to the Masters championship on Sunday generated a 13.0 rating and 29 audience share for CBS, the second highest final-round rating ever for the tournament. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 -- As Tiger's star rises, so do the ratings It isn't about the nonconforming golf ball or the zone defense. Forget the widening strike zone or the cheerleaders with their wiggling navels. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 -- Slam-dunk future? Tiger is light years ahead AUGUSTA, Ga. — This was not the Tiger Slam. The Tiger Slam comes in April 2004. By then, Tiger Woods will be driving most par 4s. By then, he already will have driven both David Duval and Phil Mickelson mad. (Complete list of Masters Champions) Tuesday, April 10, 2001 -- Masters' Saturday rating highest since 1972 NEW YORK (AP) — People love watching Tiger Woods at the majors. CBS Sports' coverage of the Masters on Saturday drew a preliminary national TV rating of 7.8, the highest for the tournament's third round since 1972. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- No limits on where Woods goes from here AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bobby Jones won the Grand Slam in 1930, was treated to a ticker-tape parade in New York, then quietly retired from golf. Don't waste any confetti on Tiger Woods. He's only getting started. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Tiger Slam stands alone in golf history AUGUSTA, Ga. — Arnold Palmer said he was part of the discussions in the 1950s that decided a professional Grand Slam would consist of winning the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA Championship in the same year. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- You can just call it his Fab Fore AUGUSTA, Ga. — At the final moment, after the 18-foot putt dropped in the cup, after Pebble Beach and St. Andrews and Valhalla and Augusta, after the last of the 291 holes had been played, Tiger Woods finally acknowledged what he had done. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Mr. Woods, meet Mr. Jones AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Other golfers grow up wanting to win this tournament or that one. Tiger Woods grew up wanting to win everything. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Case closed. He's the greatest golfer ever AUGUSTA, Ga. — Back in his comfortable Orlando, Fla., home, Tiger Woods will put his new Masters trophy on his coffee table with his U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship trophies. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Woods rises from pedestal to column AUGUSTA, Ga. — The green coat still fit, of course. They only give you one, even if you are Tiger Woods. And if Woods gets the full dozen he is expected to win, he could outfit three barbershop quartets or an entire college football bowl committee, about the only place outside the Masters clubhouse anyone wears such garish laundry. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Woods' trophies are four the ages AUGUSTA, Ga. — Freeze the moment. Cherish the experience. This is beyond greatness. Surpassing all sports wonderworkers from all generations. Even before Sunday, he was king of the world, but now Tiger Woods rules history. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Woods wins the Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods removed his cap and covered his face so he could flick away his tears, a rare moment when he wasn't in complete control. “I've never had that feeling before,” Woods said. Professional golf hasn't seen anything like this before, either. ALSO: Capsules of Tiger Woods' win in last four majors ... Master's Notebook Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Now let's see a real Slam AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Now let's see a real Grand Slam. Beyond that, there's not much left in golf to occupy Tiger Woods. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Watching Tiger make history at the Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — Seen and heard Sunday afternoon at the Masters while walking the final 18 holes following Tigers Woods . . . ALSO: Masters-at-a-Glance Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Players debate Grand Slam AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — His round long over at the Masters, Rocco Mediate stood in the locker room with his eyes on the television. He wanted to watch history unfold. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- David Duval: Eyewitness to history AUGUSTA, Ga. — When he was finally able to sit down and take a relaxed breath about 30 seconds after the outcome was official, David Duval hardly seemed to twitch a muscle. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Two golfers born in the wrong era AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Maybe if they were born in a different era, David Duval and Phil Mickelson would have that major championship by now. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- For Duval and Mickelson, 16 was a killer AUGUSTA, Ga. AP) — David Duval thought for a moment he had holed it. The 7-iron of his life was arching skyward toward the 16th green and he watched with sweet satisfaction as it headed toward the pin. Monday, April 9, 2001 -- A grand finale for Woods in the Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Slam or not, Tiger Woods was simply grand. With a heart-stopper at Augusta National, Tiger Woods claimed the greatest feat in modern golf Sunday by winning the Masters, giving him a clean sweep of the four professional majors in a span of 294 days. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Wood's move sets up pairing with Mickelson AUGUSTA, Ga. — If what they say is true, that the Masters begins on the back nine Sunday, then consider Saturday's third-round conclusion a masterful audition for the high drama that will surround Tiger Woods's attempt to set golf history Sunday. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Woods takes one-shot lead over Mickelson AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods stands on the threshold of golf history. Phil Mickelson wants to erase a reputation as a player who can't win the big event. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Woods captures Masters lead AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is on the verge of completing the most impressive achievement in golf history. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Mickelson stalking Tiger, first major AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson trails Tiger Woods by one stroke entering today's final round of the 65th Masters. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- A Masters for the history books AUGUSTA, Ga. — This was supposed to be the greatest Masters ever. Turns out we were wrong. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- A grinding greatness AUGUSTA, Ga. — More than halfway through the third round of the Masters Saturday Tiger Woods remained in the crouch position. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Woods reinventing more than just history AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Not only is Eldrick “Tiger” Woods re-writing golf history as he goes, he's adding words to golf's lexicon. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Masters Glance ... Masters Par Scores ... Sunday's Masters Tee Times Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- DiMarco thought par would be great, but not against Tiger AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Augusta National was supposed to be drying out and playing slick, made even tougher by the pins tucked in tricky spots. Chris DiMarco thought it was the kind of a day where a lead could be nurtured by making pars in the swirling wind. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Tiger's door Slam open AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is 18 holes away from whatever the world wishes to call the acquisition of a fourth straight major championship. Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- A Woods-Mickelson showdown at the Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A sudden burst of birdies for Tiger Woods. A late charge from his nemesis, Phil Mickelson. Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Mickelson joins DiMarco at top of Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Phil Mickelson, seeking his first major championship, birdied two straight holes to join Chris DiMarco atop the leader board Saturday in the third round of the Masters. Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Woods gives Augusta's black community someone to root for AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Between haircuts at Walker's Barber Shop, Horace Willis and Joe Swann watch the television for Masters updates and constant clips of Tiger Woods — driving, putting and fist-pumping. Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Rookie hangs tough through second round AUGUSTA, Ga. — Now comes the tough part for Chris DiMarco. Today comes the reality that it's not the Nike Ozarks Open, the Gator Invitational or even the Pennsylvania Classic, his ticket last year to the PGA Tour winners' fraternity. Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Masters Scores Par Scores ... Saturday's Masters Tee Times Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Golf course has Woods right where he wants it AUGUSTA, Ga. — A year ago, Tiger Woods came to a Masters Saturday and a British Open broke out. The winds blew. The rains came. The 12th hole even served as a double green, a wayward shot from the adjoining Augusta Country Club landing beside Woods as he stood on the 12th green. Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Augusta National abuzz as Woods moves into position for weekend AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The buzz began on the front nine and swept through the Georgia pines down into Amen Corner. The message to fans lining the fairways of Augusta National was muted, yet unmistakable. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Woods makes his move at Augusta National AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is exactly where he was at the Masters four years ago, with another chance to make history. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Despite ideal conditions, Woods has a bad day AUGUSTA, Ga. — Two hours before his first tee shot, Tiger Woods was on the practice putting green, and not the practice tee. Woods hit putt after putt but, for the moment, too many were being pushed past the hole. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Tiger still in perfect position to pounce AUGUSTA, Ga. — Don't worry about crouching Tiger. The 14 Masters contestants ahead of Tiger Woods after Thursday's first round tossed and turned all night (I'm guessing), knowing Tiger is only five shots off the lead. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Masters rookie gathers spotlight AUGUSTA, Ga. — With the stage his, with the hype built, with the ghost of Bobby Jones darting in and out of the branches of the old oak tree hard by the first tee at Augusta National on Thursday, Tiger Woods began both his ever-smooth backswing, and his assault on golf history. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Unknowns emerge in Augusta spotlight AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Greg Puga was striding down the fifth fairway of Augusta National, feeling fabulous in spite of a savage sore throat because he was 1-under-par. He glanced at a scoreboard and saw his name and also that of James Driscoll, who had reached 4-under. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Enjoy the first-round leaders folks, they won't last AUGUSTA, Ga. — Great to see Chris DiMarco atop the leaderboard after the first round of the 65th Masters. A die-hard Florida Gator, he used to drive an orange Ford conversion van that would make an IPTAY member blush. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Augusta National is not just any tournament AUGUSTA, Ga. — The first time Chris DiMarco walked in the Augusta National clubhouse Monday, he placed his golf shoes on the bench to change them. An attendant walked up and said, “Sir, at Augusta National, we don't put shoes on the bench.” DiMarco quickly removed them. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Putting grip aside, DiMarco leads after first round AUGUSTA, Ga. — Chris DiMarco, a player best known for his “Psycho” putting grip, emerged as the leader on a crazy opening day at the 65th Masters. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Augusta tame, but not for Tiger AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods' first stop on his road to a fourth straight major championship took a detour into the trees Thursday at the Masters. Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Friday's Masters Tee Times ... Masters Scores Par Scores ... Masters Notebook Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Driscoll turns Masters into family affair AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — They pressed against the ropes, wearing Masters hats of all different colors, each with the name “Driscoll” specially embroidered in yellow on the back. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Woods run at history off to faltering start AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods' run at history began with a bogey. The guys with smaller galleries and lesser-known names were left to master Augusta National on Thursday. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- The unstoppable Tiger Woods AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tell him it doesn't count. Tell Tiger Woods that his Grand Slam would be a grand sham, and that he hurt his own argument. Remember his winless streak that extended back to 2000? Tiger argued, then, that this was a new year. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- DiMarco fires 65 for early lead at Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Chris DiMarco got a jump on Tiger Woods while defying the belief that experience is the best weapon at Augusta National. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Woods is on a run that's one of a kind AUGUSTA, Ga. — You want to debate the issue? Find someone else. The matter is closed, as far as Tiger Woods is concerned. If he slips on the green jacket Sunday as champion of the 65th Masters, he will have won the Grand Slam. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Woods still the odds-on favorite to win Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods was asked Wednesday if he would bet on himself to win the Masters. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Tiger slammed AUGUSTA, Ga. — Two swings. One from the middle of the fairway, the other off a tee. Two lousy swings. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- At Masters, fans of all stripes trail Tiger AUGUSTA, Ga. — Elvis was spotted in golf heaven Monday. No matter that Augusta National Golf Club is a 365-rolling-acre salute to chlorophyll, he wasn't even that hard to find. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Woods `slam' rearranges history AUGUSTA, Ga. — Frankly, they're making a lot of fuss around Augusta National over what is a Grand Slam. Is it what it has always been, or are they changing it to the Tiger Woods Grand Slam? Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Experience gives old hands an edge AUGUSTA, Ga. — A strange thing happened last year in Jack Nicklaus' first Masters practice round. On the 11th tee, eyeing Augusta National's newly extended rough, Nicklaus asked playing partner Aaron Baddeley for advice on the ideal driving line. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Woods favored, but three others will be close AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Never mind the preliminaries, here's our Masters Tournament Final Four: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III and Vijay Singh. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Slow start could hamper Tiger's quest AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods has earned a reputation for furious, final-round charges.He won an ESPY Award in February for staging the greatest comeback of the 2000 season in any sport: a triumph that erased a seven-stroke deficit over the final seven holes of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Master plan: beef up par-4s for 2002 AUGUSTA, Ga. — They've tinkered with the par-5s. They've tweaked the par-3s. Now they're going to toughen the par-4s at Augusta National. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Chairman issues state of the union AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Anyone holding out hope that the Masters will again invite PGA Tour winners might be in need of a reality check. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Masters considering full TV coverage for Sundays AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — CBS could get an unprecedented chance to televise all 18 holes of the final round of the Masters beginning next year. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Masters Champions (The Associated Press) Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Early wins give Masters a chance to know Joe AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — He might be the hottest player on tour this side of Tiger Woods. Still, the sight of Joe Durant at the Masters barely caused a ripple. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- After all these years, Norman still seeking that first green jacket AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Greg Norman isn't a big believer in karma. He doesn't view the 46th birthday as some sort of mystical, magical age that will carry him to that illusive Masters title. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Woods in a similar spot — at the mercy of Augusta AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — One bad swing. One gust out of Amen Corner. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Sports Showcase: This Masters caddie is not raking traps AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The suggestion that his life story could be made into a movie brings a slight smile of disbelief to Greg Puga's face. Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Master's: Capsules ... Tee Times ... At-a-Glance Thursday, April 5, 2001 -- Major changes in the work at Augusta AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Greg Norman went through the list of clubs he hits into the par 4s at Augusta National — never more than a 7-iron, usually a wedge and rarely from anywhere but plush green grass. That's about to change. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Woods not slamming golf greats about Grand Slam How many times does he have to define it? And how many golf immortals must he debate or defy to claim it? Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Thirty-four years of Masters memories AUGUSTA, Ga. — It's different this time. Thirty-four consecutive Masters but my last as columnist for the Times. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- 'Grand Slam' is already taken AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If the kid wins the Masters, he can call it whatever he wants. Good Slam. Great Slam. Carryover Slam. Extended Slam. Anything but Grand. That's already taken. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Mickelson tops list of those seeking major breakthrough AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson, reigning champion at the MasterCard Colonial, holds the No. 2 spot in the world golf rankings. He's third on the PGA Tour career earnings list, with more than $14.9 million. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Norman tries again for elusive Masters title AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — In one of those Augusta National moments, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus, two guys with 61 Masters appearances between them, teed off together for a practice round. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Roberts a study in contradictions ATLANTA - More than anyone else, Clifford Roberts made Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament what they are today. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- It's a Slam, but is it Grand? AUGUSTA, Ga. - Slam or no Slam, that is the question. Or is it? Thursday's Masters Tee Times Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Joy of competing motivates Woods AUGUSTA, Ga. -- People are worried golf's cash cow will get really sick, the constant feeding of bits and pieces of his life to the public will be the death of Tiger Woods's meaty professional golf career. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Masters notes - Singh rounds into form for a repeat AUGUSTA, Ga. — The defending Masters champion, noted for his tireless work ethic on the driving range, essentially said Tuesday that all the work on his game has lifted him to an unprecedented level. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Masters Notebook - Thai on the menu at Champions Dinner AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods was content with cheeseburgers and milk shakes. Sandy Lyle wanted a native Scottish dish known as haggis. Sushi and fajitas were on Mark O'Meara's plate. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 -- Clubhouse epitomizes what the Masters is all about AUGUSTA, Ga. — Drive past the 61 trees on Magnolia Lane, and you'll see one of the most photographed and recognizable clubhouses in golf. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- All eyes on Woods and his quest for history AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A scattered flock of fans suddenly turned into a wall that moved in unison along the first fairway, some scrambling for a good vantage point while others pressed against the ropes for a chance to see Tiger Woods. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- Who can beat Tiger? Here are some possibilities AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Maybe it will be Vijay Singh, the last golfer other than Tiger Woods to win a major championship. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- Westwood skips Masters with wife expecting AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Lee Westwood doesn't mind waiting another year for a chance to win his first Masters. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- Bad times lead to bad business as Masters resale market crumbles AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bubba Carter stood on a sidewalk outside a convenience store near Augusta National Golf Club, his mood worsening as a cold rain started to fall. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- Masters Tee Times AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tee times for the first round of the Masters, which begins Thursday on Augusta National Golf Club (all times EDT) Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- Driscoll lives a dream, and makes a splash AUGUSTA, Ga. — He stood over the shot that required a ton of nerve, a deft touch, and a bit of showmanship. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 -- The Masters - Augusta chairman speaks out on slam AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson isn't sure whether a victory by Tiger Woods in the Masters would constitute a grand slam, only that it would be the greatest feat of his generation. PREVIOUS Tiger Woods 1999 Tiger Woods story archive Copyright © 1995- , E.W. Scripps Publications, All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement. We also have a Privacy Policy.

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