Tune in on Sunday, April 20 at 11 a.m. PT on CBS for Tiger 2000, a look back at arguably the greatest season one player has ever had in golf history. Tiger Woods’ greatest season is widely considered to be the year 2000, a stretch of dominance rarely seen in any sport. That year, Woods redefined excellence in golf, capturing three major championships and nine PGA Tour victories in total, a feat that cemented his place in history and elevated the game’s global profile.
It began with a commanding win at the US Open at Pebble Beach, where Woods finished at 12-under-par and won by a staggering 15 strokes. It remains the largest margin of victory in major championship history. “I had a clear game plan and stuck to it,” Tiger later said. “Everything was in rhythm, and I just kept firing.”
Woods followed that with a dramatic win at The Open Championship at St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf. He completed the career Grand Slam at just 24 years old, the youngest to ever do so. “That was a special moment for me,” he reflected. “To win at St. Andrews meant everything.”
Next came the PGA Championship at Valhalla, where Woods went head-to-head with Bob May in one of the most memorable duels in golf history. After a thrilling playoff, Tiger emerged victorious, securing his third straight major. “We both played some incredible golf,” Woods said. “That kind of battle brings out the best in you.”
His consistency throughout the season was unmatched. He recorded 17 top-10 finishes in 20 events and led the PGA Tour in scoring average, driving accuracy, and greens in regulation. Woods was not only winning, but dominating fields week after week.
Perhaps most impressively, this run kicked off what would be known as the “Tiger Slam” — winning four consecutive majors between 2000 and 2001. No one had done that before, and Woods did it with an aura of invincibility. “I felt like I could shape shots any way I wanted,” he said. “It was just one of those stretches where everything clicked.”
His performance in 2000 remains the gold standard in professional golf. It was a season of precision, power, and mental toughness, showcasing Tiger at the absolute peak of his powers. For fans and players alike, 2000 wasn’t just about winning trophies. It was about witnessing greatness in its purest form.
