‘My Mum Could Have Made That Putt’: Tiger Woods Had a Hilarious Reply to His Long Time Caddie Steve Williams After Winning an Intense Playoff

Over the years, Tiger Woods has given the golf world several moments that are worth remembering. Whether it’s his on-course achievements or off-course contributions to society, the legacy of Woods will always be cherished. However, one of the most notable moments from Tiger’s illustrious career came at the 2000 PGA Championship, during his road to the Tiger Slam. Let’s take a look at what occurred in the Majors in the words of his then-caddie, Steve Williams.

Back in 2000, Woods was embarking on a journey that very few golfers had achieved. ‘Tiger Slam’, a golf term similar to Grand Slam, refers to when Tiger won four Grand Slams continuously from 2000-2001. However, no wins out of the four came in easy for the Hall of Famer.

During the final round of the 2000 PGA Championship, Tiger was competing against veteran golfer, Bob May. The intriguing battle between golfing greats was so enticing, it eventually led to the Playoffs. However, it was during this when Woods gave the golf world a moment to remember, and a few hysterical words to his caddie.

Even Tiger Woods’ mother could’ve made that shot!

As the final round headed to the Playoffs, stakes were high for both the golfers. Woods was looking to win his third straight Major of the year, while May was seeking his Maiden Major win. However, Tiger set the tone for the Playoff on the very first hole at the Valhalla Golf Club.

The 15-time Major winner got on the greens. As the pressure was mounting, Woods finally struck the shot. But as he struck it, Tiger ran across the green waving his anger at the hole in one of the most unusual celebrations. After scoring a birdie with ease, his caddie back then asked Woods if he wasn’t worried about the putt.

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‘Stevie’, called the golfer and said, “My mum could’ve made that putt. I’m Tiger Woods – I’m supposed to make that putt. It ain’t no big deal, Stevie. One of the stranger celebrations I’d seen him do”, Steve Williams revealed, in the 92nd page of his autobiography, ‘Out of the Rough’.

The excitement for the hole was totally understandable, as it proved to be the difference between Woods and May. After similar pars on the final two holes, the birdie in the first hole helped Tiger become the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three major championships in the same year.

Though the win at Valhalla Golf Club was not usual, Tiger’s celebration in the Playoff is what most fans recall from the 2000 PGA Championship. It gave the fans a better look at how much a win means for the Hall of Famer. And eventually, it was that fighting spirit in him that helped Tiger Woods claim the ‘Tiger Slam’.

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