How Many Majors Has Tiger Woods Won?
Quick Answer
Tiger Woods has won 15 major championships: 5 Masters, 4 PGA Championships, 3 U.S. Opens, and 3 Open Championships.
Tiger Woods has won 15 major championships, making him second on the all-time list behind Jack Nicklaus (18 majors).
Tiger's Major Wins Breakdown:
- Masters Tournament: 5 wins (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)
- PGA Championship: 4 wins (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007)
- U.S. Open: 3 wins (2000, 2002, 2008)
- The Open Championship: 3 wins (2000, 2005, 2006)
The Tiger Slam (2000-2001)
Tiger accomplished one of golf's most impressive feats by holding all four major championship trophies simultaneously. He won the 2000 U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship, then completed the "Tiger Slam" with his 2001 Masters victory.
Historic 2019 Masters Comeback
Tiger's 15th major came at the 2019 Masters, 11 years after his previous major win. This comeback victory after multiple back surgeries is considered one of the greatest achievements in sports history.
Will Tiger Break Jack's Record?
Tiger needs 3 more majors to tie Nicklaus's record of 18. At age 49 and with persistent injuries, breaking the record would be one of sports' most unlikely comebacks.