Search Results Monday, April 2, 2001 -- It's Tiger time again! Phil Mickelson has won three times since the previous major championship, and on two occasions the person he conquered was Tiger Woods. But when Mickelson tried to catch him two weeks ago at the Bay Hill Invitational, Woods summoned some of that awesome magic and proved with one thrust of a 5-iron why he is unchallenged as the best player in the world. Saturday, March 31, 2001 -- Canadian Open orgranizers deny rumor of Tiger appearance fee (SHNS) If Tiger Woods wants to make any money at the Bell Canadian Open this year, it will have to be the old-fashioned way. Saturday, March 31, 2001 -- Anticipation builds as Woods goes for his own slam AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods keeps the trophies from his four major championships on a shelf over his fireplace. Only one of them, a sterling replica of the Augusta National clubhouse that he won in 1997, has been around long enough to collect dust. Friday, March 30, 2001 -- Canadian Open orgranizers deny rumor of Tiger If Tiger Woods wants to make any money at the Bell Canadian Open this year, it will have to be the old-fashioned way. Tournament director Bill Paul shot down a rumor that surfaced in the March 30 issue of Golf World Magazine that Woods was seeking a $2-million appearance fee to return to the event in September. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Tiger has a master plan for Augusta PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — One hour before a nine-hole sprint to the finish at The Players Championship, 21 of the 22 players who returned to complete the final round were warming up on the practice range. Tiger Woods was not among them. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Woods wins Players and focus shifts to Masters PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods got about five minutes to savor his victory at the Tournament Players Championship. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Woods has a masterful look once again PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Increase the intensity of the Tiger Woods' hype machine.The world's top-ranked golfer continued building momentum in his quest for a career milestone by outlasting the field over the final nine holes during Monday's rain-delayed finish to The Players Championship. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Woods takes aim at Augusta after Florida triumph PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Now that Tiger Woods has won the one major golf prize he didn't own — The Players Championship — his sights are squarely set on making more history. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Masters has eye of Tiger PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods was the no-brainer favorite to win the Masters before Monday's final round at The Players Championship. Now, his separation from the rest of the field is as wide as an Augusta National fairway. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 -- Tiger finally adds Players Championship PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — If he were so inclined, Tiger Woods could quit golf today and possess one of the best records of all time. He's won all four major championships, he's won the tournaments with big-name tournament hosts, and he's won World Golf Championship events. Monday, March 26, 2001 -- Woods meets another challenge to win Players (DOUG FERGUSON) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods crouched and cupped his hands over his brow to study the slope in his 45-foot eagle putt on the 16th hole. Out of the corner of his eye, across the water to a tiny patch of land, he could see his final challenge. Monday, March 26, 2001 -- Tiger Woods wins Players Championship PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Forget the slump and bring on the Masters. Tiger Woods couldn't help raising his own season start after holding off Vijay Singh's late charge to win The Players Championship for his second straight victory. Monday, March 26, 2001 -- Woods takes the lead into another Monday finish PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Storms left the leaders only two hours of daylight to play Sunday, which is all Tiger Woods needed to take the lead in The Players Championship. Sunday, March 25, 2001 -- Will weather help move The Players Championship? PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — How long can The Players Championship last in March? For the second straight year, rainy weather forced the $6 million tournament to conclude Monday. NBC Sports will go against “The Price is Right” to show the end of what could be Tiger Woods' first Players title. Sunday, March 25, 2001 -- One more test for Kelly — a Sunday date with Tiger PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jerry Kelly wasn't fazed by the pressure of The Players Championship or the perks that come with winning. On Sunday, he'll find out if he can handle the final round paired with the best player in the world. Saturday, March 24, 2001 -- Island hole drives golfers crazy, fans wild PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It's a menace or a masterpiece, depending if you watch The Players Championship's famous island hole from the teebox or the gallery. Saturday, March 24, 2001 -- Kelly has one-shot lead on Azinger PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — In his quest to make PGA Tour history this week, Jerry Kelly is attempting to find the thrill of a first win and also doing it at The Players Championship, where they dispense golf's largest paycheck ($1,080,000). Thursday, March 22, 2001 -- Woods booklet included with Wheaties NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods is giving cereal lovers a little insight into his life on and off the golf course. Thursday, March 22, 2001 -- For Woods and others, the real payoff is when they're done ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The $9.1 million Tiger Woods earned last year on the PGA Tour in his record-setting season could turn into an additional payoff of nearly $13 million when he turns 60 under the PGA Tour's retirement plan. Monday, March 19, 2001 -- A good win at a good time for Tiger PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The drought was the longest Tiger Woods had ever faced at the start of a new season, but he never sounded concerned about everyone winning on the PGA Tour except him. Sunday, March 18, 2001 -- Woods a winner again with dramatic finish (DOUG FERGUSON) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Say goodbye to the slump. Whatever questions anyone had about what was wrong with Tiger Woods were answered Sunday when he hit 5-iron from 195 yards off a dead patch of trampled grass, the ball piercing through the wind as it carried over the water and stopped 15 feet from the hole. Sunday, March 18, 2001 -- Woods back in a familiar spot ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods wasn't about to let one bad swing keep him from where he wanted to be — in the lead Saturday at the Bay Hill Invitational, and in position to win for the first time this year. Saturday, March 17, 2001 -- Goydos leading, with everyone lurking ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For Paul Goydos, the Bay Hill Invitational has a familiar look to it. He was in the lead, and just about everyone else — including Tiger Woods — was lurking. Friday, March 16, 2001 -- Five-way tie for the lead at windy Bay Hill ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Six birdies, a five-way share of the lead in the Bay Hill Invitational with a bogey-free 66, and the thing that really pumped up Grant Waite was the par he made on the eighth hole Thursday. Wednesday, March 14, 2001 -- Tiger wins world ranking award again ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods received the Mark H. McCormack Award on Wednesday for spending the most time last year at No. 1 in the world ranking — all 52 weeks. Tuesday, March 6, 2001 -- Tiger bleeding a little, which only proves he's human Mark Calcavecchia called him the chosen one. Tom Watson didn't go that far, because he is older and wiser and owns four more claret jugs than Tiger Woods. He only referred to him as “something supernatural.” Monday, March 5, 2001 -- Best head game: Get Tiger out MIAMI — Tiger Woods made Bob Rotella's job harder last year. Rotella doesn't play on the PGA Tour, but the noted sports psychologist makes a living working with golfers such as David Duval, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III, Hal Sutton, Brad Faxon and Steve Flesch. Sunday, March 4, 2001 -- Woods blows a tournament by hitting into the water on the 72nd hole DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods has lost before, but he's never blown a pro tournament the way he did Sunday. Saturday, March 3, 2001 -- Woods is one round from victory in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After two straight rounds of peerless golf, Tiger Woods proved he can botch short putts like any weekend hacker. Friday, March 2, 2001 -- Tiger blooms with another 64 Desert Classic DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods is amused some people think he is actually in a slump. He suspects they have a lot to learn about golf. Friday, March 2, 2001 -- Woods leads by two strokes in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Every golfer should experience Tiger Woods' “slump.” Woods birdied the final two holes Friday for his second straight 8-under 64, giving him a two-stroke lead over partner Thomas Bjorn of Denmark after two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic. Thursday, March 1, 2001 -- Woods, Bjorn share early lead DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods and Denmark's Thomas Bjorn shared the early first-round lead Thursday in the Dubai Desert Classic, shooting 8-under-par 64s on a still, warm day on the Arabian peninsula. Wednesday, February 28, 2001 -- Woods travels 25.5 hours for a few rounds DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It took Tiger Woods 25.5 hours to reach the tip of the Arabian peninsula. What's he found by taking his game off golf's main road to the Dubai Desert Classic? Wednesday, February 28, 2001 -- Lowering a boom It had been coming, slowly but surely, for a while now. The extreme game, golf on the edge. It may have had its roots in Arnold Palmer, been advanced by a wild child named Mark Calcavecchia. But it has been mandated by Tiger Woods. Wednesday, February 28, 2001 -- New 'threesome' leads tour out of Woods An unexpected threesome teed up at PGA Tour events throughout the West Coast swing. No, we're not talking about the 12th, 13th and 14th alternates who landed spots in last week's Nissan Open after mass defections from rank-and-file players thinned the field. We're talking about intrinsic characteristics that have been sorely lacking on a weekly basis. Thursday, February 22, 2001 -- Tiger tries to snap out of slump PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The knee, hyperextended three weeks ago during a post-round collision with a fan, is well. Saturday, February 17, 2001 -- You tee off at 6:42 . . . with Tiger For most golf enthusiasts, watching Tiger Woods and getting close enough to see him in action is a thrill. So how about playing with him? Friday, February 16, 2001 -- Tiger omnipresent, even when absent LA QUNTA, Calif. — Tiger Woods is nowhere to be seen at the Bob Hope Classic, but his presence is everywhere. You see it on the leaderboard, in all the red numbers. You see it just as distinctly in the firm bodies of the men chasing what Tiger has: a firm grip on their game. Friday, February 9, 2001 -- Woods' stardom requires a bigger stage I'm worried about Tiger. Aren't we all? Should we not be holding prayer vigils and chanting sacred incantations, spreading salt around the tee box, something? Thursday, February 8, 2001 -- Tiger's not perfect, but he still has the drive LA JOLLA, Calif. — Tiger Woods has had better times. His Oakland Raiders were pummeled by Baltimore. His No.1-ranked Stanford Cardinal fell to UCLA the same weekend he suffered a knee injury in a bizarre incident with an aggressive autograph hound. Thursday, February 8, 2001 -- From a streak to a 'slump' SAN DIEGO (AP) — The longer a player goes without winning, questions invariably arise about what's wrong. Davis Love III was in that position for 34 months, which is why he could only chuckle when the subject of Tiger Woods came up. Thursday, February 8, 2001 -- Woods hasn't won because of his putting Of all the dazzling golf shots Tiger Woods hit last year, the most memorable for most people occurred on the final hole of the Bell Canadian Open. Thursday, February 8, 2001 -- Only media seem concerned about Tiger's 'slump' LA JOLLA, Calif. — We could, in theory, turn this into a death watch. We could, in theory, gather every week at a golf tournament — pick your backdrop: the desert of Arizona, the cypress-dotted Monterey Peninsula, the bluffs of San Diego surround Tiger Woods, and ask in unison: Will you ever win again? Thursday, February 8, 2001 -- Tiger says he's right on track SAN DIEGO (AP) — The real reason for what's been holding back Tiger Woods was finally revealed Wednesday. Wednesday, February 7, 2001 -- It's not an easy game SAN DIEGO (AP) — Davis Love III went 62 events on the PGA Tour without winning and started hearing whispers that he only cared about the money. Tiger Woods has gone a whopping six tournaments without winning, and some people wonder what's wrong. Wednesday, February 7, 2001 -- Report: Golf endorsements reach $400 million Fueled by Tiger Woods, endorsement spending for golf has reached $400 million worldwide, according to a survey by Golf World magazine. Saturday, February 3, 2001 -- Old times at Pebble — Gogel contending, Woods chasing PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The bad memories of Pebble Beach are almost out of Matt Gogel's system. Saturday, February 3, 2001 -- Another chance for Gogel; Tiger falls back PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Matt Gogel, a victim in Tiger Woods' spectacular comeback victory last year, took a big step toward putting a bad memory behind him Friday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Friday, February 2, 2001 -- On one good knee, Tiger two out of the lead (DOUG FERGUSON) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Despite a gimpy knee caused by an overzealous fan, Tiger Woods knew all along he would be able to play in the first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He just didn't know how well. Friday, February 2, 2001 -- A wounded Tiger is plenty tough PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The limp was barely noticeable as Tiger Woods headed to the first tee Thursday. What followed was a game that's all too familiar. Wednesday, January 31, 2001 -- Woods injures knee amid crush of fans PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods sprained a ligament in his left knee Wednesday when he stepped awkwardly on a man's ankle while leaving the 18th green at Pebble Beach. He said he was not sure if he would be able to play this week. Saturday, January 27, 2001 -- Tiger's streak ends, Calcavecchia's streaking continues SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mark Calcavecchia had a huge lead and a chance to sleep in Saturday after rain delayed the Phoenix Open. Friday, January 26, 2001 -- Golf notes: Players reject Miller's plea to trash-talk Tiger Johnny Miller is not here in the idyllic climes at TPC Scottsdale, where the Phoenix Open is underway. Friday, January 26, 2001 -- Tiger's streak of par or better ends SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods' consecutive streak of par or better rounds came to an end Friday when he shot a 2-over-par 73 in the second round of the Phoenix Open. Friday, January 26, 2001 -- Woods a stroke back; Magee makes historic ace SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods gave the huge crowds what they wanted — a spot near the top of the leaderboard in the first round of the Phoenix Open. Andrew Magee gave them something unexpected, and ended up with a spot in PGA Tour history. Thursday, January 25, 2001 -- Woods entry completed best Phoenix lineup ever SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Even without Tiger Woods, the Phoenix Open was looking at the strongest field in its history. Saturday, January 20, 2001 -- Woods to play Phoenix Open: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods will play in next week's Phoenix Open, giving the tournament the strongest field in its 69-year history. Tuesday, January 16, 2001 -- A streak that might never be broken KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — One record in golf that might never be broken is Byron Nelson winning 11 consecutive PGA Tour events. The other belongs to Tiger Woods. Tuesday, January 16, 2001 -- David and Goliath: A friendship with interesting implications KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — A friendship between Tiger Woods and David Duval has materialized, even though a rivalry has not. Saturday, January 13, 2001 -- Opens: A trip down memory lane for Woods KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The Open championships in 2000 were played at two of the most famous courses on either side of the Atlantic Ocean — Pebble Beach and St. Andrews. Friday, January 12, 2001 -- Leonard stands up in the wind to take lead; Tiger three back KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Tiger Woods was waist-high in the weeds and blown out of his putting stance by the wind. When his first round of the new year was over, he was in a familiar position — never too far from the lead. Thursday, January 11, 2001 -- Els haunted by what could have been KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Ernie Els had reason to reflect during his practice round for the Mercedes Championship. As he walked off the first green, he wondered how differently 2000 could have gone had he — not Tiger Woods — won the playoff a year ago. Thursday, January 11, 2001 -- Mercedes Notebook - Tiger: A showman at his best KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — He won nine times last year, including three straight majors. But most of the interest in Tiger Woods on Wednesday had to do with what was under his hat. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 -- How much better can Woods get? KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Now for the encore. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 -- Woods impostor could get life in prison SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A man convicted of using Tiger Woods' identity to rack up $17,000 in expenses could be sentenced to life in prison if sentenced under the state's three-strikes law. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 -- Tiger Woods to play Germany again HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Tiger Woods will play in the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open in Germany for a third straight year. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 -- Blondie no more: Tiger gets a shave KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Tiger Woods is no longer a blond. In fact, he hardly has any hair at all. Friday, January 5, 2001 -- Man convicted of using Tiger Woods' identity SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Sacramento Superior Court jury will meet Monday to hear sentencing arguments in the case of a man convicted of stealing Tiger Woods' identity. Thursday, January 4, 2001 -- Tiger sports dye job MIAMI (AP) — Now Tiger Woods has something else in common with the Golden Bear — golden hair. Wednesday, January 3, 2001 -- Superstars took different paths to similar success (Brad Townsend) DALLAS — The world's two most famous sports fathers have never met. They never will, if Earl Woods can help it. 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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