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How Many U.S. Amateur Championships Has Tiger Woods Won?

Published 10/23/2021, 8:01 AM EDT

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Tiger Woods has had a historic and glittering professional golf career. However, did you know that the legendary golfer was just as fabulous as an amateur? Yes! Ever since he was young, Woods’ has been breaking records and winning title after title.

Introduced to golf around the mere age of two by his father, he was considered a child prodigy. At the age of three, he shot a 48 over nine holes, and aged five; he had featured on the Golf Digest magazine.

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As a junior, Woods had a successful career and had started to show signs of things to come. He won a staggering six junior world championships titles. In his first major junior golf tournament, he finished second. Woods has also won a staggering three US Amateur titles. Let’s take a look at them.

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Tiger Woods had a glittering amateur career

At only 15 years of age, Woods became the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion. This record stood until Jim Liu broke it in 2010. In 1992, Woods defended his title at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and even played his first PGA Tour event.

In a recording-breaking feat, he won his third championship title in 1993 and is, to date, the event’s only three-time winner.

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Woods attended Stanford University on a golf scholarship and was part of their golf team. During this time, he won multiple collegiate titles and also became the first golfer to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles, a remarkable feat.

Here is the breakdown of Woods’ three wins:

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1993Tiger Woods United StatesWaverley Country Club (OR)19 holes Ryan Armour
1992Tiger Woods United StatesWollaston Golf Club (MA)1 up Mark Wilson
1991Tiger Woods United StatesBay Hill Club and Lodge (FL)19 holes Brad Zwetschke

 

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Sometimes, his fabulous amateur career is neglected in the shadow of his historic professional career. However, Tiger Woods has been scripting history ever since he was declared a child prodigy. His sheer dominance has been on display ever since his younger years. What do you think?

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Ishita Bhargava is a Golf content writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing her undergraduate degree from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, she has a keen interest in sports and fitness. When not playing or watching a sports event, Ishita can be seen spending time with her pets or binge-watching.
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