Young Tiger Woods in His Prime: 10 Throwback Photos

10 Throwback Photos of Young Tiger Woods in His Prime

As Woods returns to the 2024 PGA Championship, take a look back at his glory days

Published on May 17, 2024 07:25AM EDT

Tiger Woods teed off Thursday morning in the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, likely hoping to make up for his recent performance at the 2024 Masters in April. The 48-year-old pro golfer first won the tournament in 1999 at just 23, and went on to win three more times, including at Valhalla in 2000.

Widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, in recent years the athlete has dealt with physical challenged due to surgeries and injuries from a 2021 car accident. And as USA Today reported Thursday, it showed, with Woods scoring a 1-over 72 in the opening round.

With three more days left in the tournament, take a look back at these photos of a young Woods in his prime.

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Tiger Woods in 1992

Tiger Woods poses for a photo at the Navy Golf Course circa February 1992 — Tiger Woods in 1992.
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A 16-year-old Tiger Woods posed at Seal Beach, California's Navy Golf Course.

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Tiger Woods in 1994

Tiger Woods of the USA enjoys himself during the World Amateur Team Cup held in Versailles, France in September 1994 — Tiger Woods in 1994.
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An 18-year-old Tiger Woods in Versailles, France, for the World Amateur Team Cup.

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Tiger Woods in 1995

Tiger Woods of the USA the current US Amateur Champion during the 124th Open Championship played on the Old Course at St Andrews on July 21, 1995 — Tiger Woods in 1995.
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Already the then-youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship, 19-year-old Tiger Woods played the 124th Open Championship in Scotland for the first time.

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Tiger Woods in 1996

Tiger Woods of Cypress, California watches his tee shot on the eighth hole during his third round match at the 1996 U.S. Amateur Championship — Tiger Woods in 1996.
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The following year, Tiger Woods returned to play the U.S. Amateur Championship, winning the tournament for the third year in a row and becoming the first golfer ever to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles.

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