NBC Sports Posts Historic Tiger Woods Tribute During Masters

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Evan Massey | Last updated Apr 13, 2025 11:14 AM ET

This is the time of year that golf fans wait for, with the Masters being one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. For years, Tiger Woods dominated the golfing world, but those days seem to be behind him and a new crop of talent has taken over.

Heading into the final day of the tournament, Rory McIlroy had the lead with Bryson DeChambeau right behind him.

Fans still remember Woods and the excitement that he would bring to the course. To that end, NBC Sports posted a historic tribute to Woods from many years ago.

On this day, April 13, back in 1997, the 21-year-old Woods won the Masters, becoming the youngest-champion ever. After that win, his career took off and he became one of the biggest icons in the wide world of sports.

28 years ago today, Tiger Woods became a major champion.

⁰The rest is history. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/4DtzgHLClZ
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) April 13, 2025

Brandel Chamblee, a former golfer and current analyst, brought up Woods when discussing McIlroy heading into the final day of the tournament.

"Only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have won major championships by eight shots or more since 1900. That's it, Tiger and Rory," he said. "What we're seeing now is the fella who won those major championships by eight. Having said that, what he's about to do tomorrow, I would argue is the most pressure any player has ever faced in the history of the final round of a major championship."

Woods has put together an iconic career since that first Masters win. As a whole, he was won 15 major championship throughout his career and 82 PGA Tour events.

Currently, Woods trails just Jack Nicklaus, who won 18 during his career.

While it is normal to see Woods at the Masters, he is missing the tournament this year due to injury. Woods suffered a ruptured Achilles and underwent surgery back on March 11. He is currently recovering from the injury.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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