Tiger Woods Sets U.S. Open Records in Thrilling Win

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Tiger Woods etched his name into the U.S. Open history books by setting multiple records in a dominant performance. On Sunday, June 18, Woods claimed victory at the U.S. Open, cementing his legendary status in the world of golf. His impressive display of skill and determination pushed him to unprecedented heights, breaking records that had stood for decades.

Key Takeaways:

  • Woods set a new record for the lowest 72-hole score, tying the legendary Jack Nicklaus with a score of 272.
  • He also tied Nicklaus's record for the lowest score under par, 12-under, shattering the old record of 8-under.
  • Woods's performance marked the first time a player had gone wire-to-wire with no ties since Walter Hagen in 1914.
  • He recorded the largest victory margin in any major championship, breaking the 1862 British Open record of 13 shots.
  • Woods became the fifth player to win the Open wire-to-wire, joining an elite group that includes Jim Barnes (1921), Ben Hogan (1953), and Tony Jacklin (1970).
  • This win also made Woods the first player to achieve the U.S. Triple Crown of Golf, having won the U.S. Junior Championship, the U.S. Amateur Championship, and the U.S. Open Championship.

Statistics:

  • Lowest 72-Hole Score: 272, tied by Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus (1880) and Lee Janzen (1993).
  • Lowest Score Under Par, 72 Holes: 12-under, set by Tiger Woods.
  • Lowest Score Under Par, 54 Holes: 8-under, tied by Tiger Woods and several other golfers.
  • Largest Winning Margin: 15 shots, set by Tiger Woods, breaking the record of 11 shots established by several golfers.
  • Largest 54-Hole Lead: 10 shots, set by Tiger Woods.
  • Largest 36-Hole Lead: 6 shots, tied by Tiger Woods and several other golfers.
  • U.S. Open Records: Tiger Woods set or tied several records in his winning performance.

Sources:

  • "US Open records set or tied by Tiger Woods Sunday" - Exact text, no date or timestamp added.