Who are some of the top golfers inspired by Tiger Woods?
Some of the top players of the last few years, such as Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, cite Tiger Woods as one of their major inspirations as they were growing up. Woods helped take golf to a new level, and they wanted to join him at those heights.
How did Tiger Woods know he was different?
Tiger knew he was different. Special. He hit a golf ball differently-full stop-than anybody else. Nobody could drive it like him, nobody could hit long irons like him, or the wedges and the putter. There wasn’t anybody ever who was that good in every department.
Who are Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy?
Woods (left) and McIlroy (right) are behind the launch of the TGL golf series. (CNN) Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will headline a new, Monday night golf competition set to launch in January 2024. The TGL has been formed in partnership with the PGA Tour and aims to attract a younger audience to golf through technology and custom-built arenas.
Why is Tiger Woods so popular among high schools?
Woods helped take golf to a new level, and they wanted to join him at those heights. Even among everyday players, Woods made golf cool, a sport whose athletes were to be admired. It’s likely that his influence plays a role in the fact that over 10,000 high schools offered competitive golf teams in 2017.