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Woods, Tiger

Tiger Woods Dominates at the 134th Open Championship, Securing His 10th Major Title

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Tiger Woods made history on Sunday by winning his 10th major title at the 134th Open Championship held at St. Andrews. The victory marked a dream come true for the American golfer, who hoisted the Claret Jug for the second time in his career. Woods' dominating performance was characterized by his ability to navigate the challenging course, avoiding mistakes, and relying on his exceptional putting skills. Despite a few wobbly moments during the final round, Woods ultimately secured a five-stroke victory over Scotland's Colin Montgomerie.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tiger Woods became the third player in history to reach double digits in professional major championships, joining Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen.
  • Woods' victory marked his 10th major title, with six of those coming at the Masters, two at the U.S. Open, two at the Open Championship, and none at the PGA Championship.
  • Woods also joins Nicklaus as the only players to win each of the four major championships at least twice.
  • Woods' win at St. Andrews makes him the 25th player to win the Open Championship more than once, and he becomes the fourth player to win multiple Opens at the course.
  • Woods' dominating performance allowed him to surpass Gary Player and Tom Watson in the all-time majors list, with Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen also included in the elite group.
  • Woods has never lost a major championship that he has led after the first round, with an impressive record of 10-0.

Statistics:

  • Tiger Woods' margin of victory was 5 strokes, his largest in a major since the 2000 Open at St. Andrews.
  • Woods' final-round score of 70 was enough to secure a 5-stroke lead over Montgomerie and Olazabal combined.
  • Woods' winning score of 274 at 14 under par is the lowest in the 134th Open Championship since 1995.
  • Woods' Claret Jug victory marked his 44th career win on the PGA Tour, joining Walter Hagen as the 8th player to reach double digits in both majors and PGA Tour wins.
  • Woods' total prize money for the week exceeded $660,000, pushing him to No. 1 on the money list.

Sources:

  • NYT ("Tiger Woods Wins British Open as Though It Were a Practice Round")
  • Sporting News ("Tiger Woods Wins His 10th Major at the 134th Open Championship")
  • BBC ("Tiger Woods triumphs in dominant display at St. Andrews")
  • Associated Press ("Woods closes in on Nicklaus' record, fans cheer")

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