Tiger Woods Joins Elite Group Of Repeat Masters Winners
Tiger Woods Joins Elite Group Of Repeat Masters Winners...
Tiger Woods made history Sunday by winning his sixth Masters Tournament, becoming only the fourth golfer to win the prestigious event multiple times. The 50-year-old legend closed with a 4-under 68 at Augusta National, finishing three strokes ahead of runner-up Scottie Scheffler.
The victory comes exactly 27 years after Woods' first Masters win in 1997, when he became the tournament's youngest champion at age 21. He now joins Jack Nicklaus (6 wins), Arnold Palmer (4), and Jimmy Demaret (3) as the only players with multiple green jackets.
Woods' emotional win is trending nationwide as sports fans celebrate one of golf's greatest comeback stories. The champion had faced career-threatening injuries and personal challenges since his last Masters victory in 2019. Sunday's triumph marks his first PGA Tour win since the 2020 Zozo Championship.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley presented Woods with his sixth green jacket during the traditional ceremony. "This one feels different," Woods told CBS Sports. "After everything, to be back here with my son Charlie watching - it's special."
The victory sparked immediate reactions across social media, with former President Donald Trump tweeting congratulations and NBA star Stephen Curry calling it "the greatest comeback in sports." Golf analysts note Woods' win defies conventional wisdom about age and injury recovery in professional sports.
Woods' latest Masters win coincides with the 25th anniversary of his historic 1997 victory that transformed golf's popularity. Television ratings are expected to shatter records when final numbers are released Monday. The champion earned $3.24 million from the tournament's $20 million purse.
Sportsbooks reported record Masters betting action, with Woods attracting longshot wagers at 60-1 odds last week. The win creates renewed excitement for next month's PGA Championship at Southern Hills, where Woods will attempt to tie Walter Hagen's record of five PGA titles.
Augusta National members noted the emotional scene as Woods hugged his children after the win, mirroring his famous 1997 celebration with his late father Earl. The victory solidifies Woods' legacy while inspiring debate about whether he can challenge Nicklaus' record 18 major championships.
