Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of the most legendary golf courses ever. And it is not without reason. Just the sight of it motivates a player to give their best shot. From Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods, players have displayed some of their best golf here.

And one such cherished memory from this sea-hugging gem dates back to 2000 when Tiger Woods played arguably the greatest game of golf. It was the US Open where Woods made history and showcased his skills simultaneously, with just one shot. Yes, you can say that. Let’s find out more.

Tiger Woods dismisses the threat of a cliff with just one stroke

In the 100th edition of the US Open, in what was also his 100th tournament as a professional, Tiger Woods achieved an incredible feat at Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2000. At just 24 years old and in his prime, his exceptional golf display astounded his peers and spectators. A five-time major champion, Phil Mickelson, described the performance as “the greatest in golf of all time.”

In a video shared by Sharpside Golf earlier this month, the golf world can see Tiger Woods, his ex-caddie Steve Williams, and analyst Roger Maltbie. They talk about Tiger’s famous shot at the 7th hole at the 2000 US Open. Sharpsidegolf writes while posting the video, “Tiger, Stevie Williams, & Roger Maltbie recap the famous shot Tiger hit at the ‘00 US Open at Pebble Beach. Listening to Roger explain why he said what he said is gold! Love hearing these types of stories!”

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Maltbie explains what the course looked like. He says while driving the ball to the seventh hole, Tiger had to face a large cliff where he was required to loft the ball up and over. That, according to Maltbie, was a significant risk. Steve Williams provides an insight into Tiger Woods’ confident attitude. He says, “When Tiger was quiet, that always was a confident feeling I got from him, and that certainly was the case. That whole… you just knew that there’s any chance you can get the club on the ball, he will do.” Roger Maltbie calls it an unfair fight because, as per him, no other player could do it.

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It’s a shame that Tiger Woods and Steve Williams split after working together for so long. The decision shocked the golf world, and Steve Williams was not expecting to be fired as a friend either. However, even though their personal and professional relationship ended, Williams still speaks of Tiger’s win at the US Open as the best of his career. Sports often set examples like these in front of people. Irrespective of what turn one’s relationship might take, the appreciation for their game never changes. 

Woods broke a record made during the American Civil war

Tiger Woods received a check of $800,000 for winning the event. And became the PGA Tour’s all-time leading money-winner with winnings of $9.188 million in 2000, making an unforgettable memory for viewers and players alike. Even four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, described the performance as one-of-a-kind. He added, “Something like that’s not going to happen again.”

Woods’ numbers were also overwhelming. He finished the tournament 12 strokes under par and 15 shots ahead of his next competitors. He broke the record for the most significant margin of victory in a major championship since the Civil War. Old Tom Morris had set the previous record in the 1862 British Open.

Woods was also the first to win a US Open by double-digits under par. He played the first 22 holes without a bogey. And he presented a remarkable golf performance with three sub-par rounds. Woods was well-prepared for his triumphant experience at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2000. 

Leading up to it, he had won 12 of his previous 23 tournaments, including the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in February of that year. His swing coach, Butch Harmon, also helped fine-tune his swing. Woods’ achievement at Pebble Beach was memorable because of his score and record-breaking performance that stunned everyone.

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