Tiger Woods is one of the most recognizable sports icons of the last 20 years. Some people consider him to be the most well known athlete in the world. Tiger has thrilled professional golf fans since the middle 1990s and despite personal turmoil continues to be a major force in the world of golf today.

He is a man who’s greatness in his sport is undeniable and while he is still only 34 years old he already owns many of golfs most significant records. He has held the worlds number 1 ranking for more weeks in a row than any other golfer in history. He has also won the PGA Player of the Year award an astounding 10 times. He also holds the distinction of being the highest paid athlete in the world bar none.

There are few records that Tiger has left standing however these are the ones he now hunts for. He has won an amazing 14 major golf championships, however that is a record he still finds himself chasing after. Despite his amazing prowess on the course he has failed to capture the 18 major championships that Jack Nicklaus holds. For any that have ever watched Woods play they well know that he is not a person willing to settle for second best.

For many that is the one record that means the most, and there are some who will never accept his achievements until he attains those elusive four championships. Those in the know however understand that Tiger Woods has already cemented his legacy, and will forever be known as one of the greatest golfers in history.