by Tiger Woods with Lorne Rubenstein
ISBN: 978-1-4555-4358-8
Leading up to the 1997 Masters Tournament, twenty-one-year-old Tiger Wood was already one of the most scrutinized and talked-about professional athletes, yet his electrifying win and historic margin of victory stunned the golf world and instantly catapulted Woods to superstardom. To mark the twentieth anniversary of this now iconic moment in sports history, Tiger Woods reflects for the first time on his record-setting win, and how it changed his life—and the game of golf—forever.
This riveting, insightful book chronicles Tiger’s lifelong physical and mental preparation for the tournament, his transition from amateur to professional status, and the gripping shot-by-shot details of how he turned a tough first round into a Masters win for all ages. Woods contemplates the invaluable guidance he has received over the years from his parents, as well as the playing tips offered by fellow golf pros and legends. He also talks candidly about his relationship with the media, and he examines the sweeping changes that have been made to the game and what they mean to the future of golf.
This book is filled with incredible, never-before-seen photos. The 1997 Masters is both a meticulous reconstruction of one of golf’s greatest-ever performances and a rare look behind the curtain of fame at the hard work and dedication that positioned Tiger Woods to make sports history.
Tiger Woods has had an unprecedented career since becoming a professional golfer in the late summer of 1996. He has won 105 tournaments, 70 of those on the PGA Tour, including Masters Tournaments, US Opens, and PGA Championships.
