Tiger's Six-Peat | Tiger Woods' USGA Amateur Excellence as Told by his Opponents | Documentary

Before he embarked on one of the most captivating professional golf career of all-time, Tiger Woods pulled off a feat that has never been matched in amateur golf. Here's the story of Tiger's six consecutive USGA amateur titles, and the six elite competitors who he defeated in the championship matches. Documentary produced in 2015.
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[@Fermion.]

Imagine being such a legend, that your defeated opponents agree to sit around and tell the World how amazing you are.

[@gullybop1695]

Haaaaa yep. Ain't that something?!?!? He's gotta be the Best....the Greatest!!!

[@MTroy-vc3ny]

Not only is Tiger legendary, but the amount of respect these guys had/have for him is as well. I'd be proud to be part of that "loser's club". A true gentlemen's sport.

[@gullybop1695]

Troy haaahaaa "loser club" i hear ya

[@gullybop1695]

@mausalus09 sounds good.

[@ddespair]

Eric Thompson I agree. It was great sportsmanship. Though it was also probably a rare chance for them to get some attention after all that time! Who wouldn’t want to have the spotlight back even for a fleeting moment and to talk about someone else?

[@CarlVandenberg]

I was an assistant golf professional during Tiger's six-peat and a couple of members at our club made it to match play in the US Am during that time. Neither of them happened to draw Tiger as an opponent but they had plenty to say about how amazing he was. We also had a very impressive junior golfer at the club during that time...Brendon Todd.

[@Badfinger4]

This is certainly one of, if not THE most impressive feat of Tiger Woods's career. To pull this off, he had to win 36 consecutive matches against the world's best amateur golfers. He couldn't have any off days, any rounds where he got a few bad breaks or things just didn't go his way. It's almost unfathomable that any human could ever pull off something like this, let alone someone as young as he was at the time. The unquestionable GOAT.

[@scottsaul1997]

The guy who told tiger to replace his marker lost,but he lost in the right way . Big respect to Steve Scott.

[@davestory9141]

Six very classy guys. To come together and praise the greatest golfer ever during his rise is impressive.

[@mrhowardmb]

I have nothing but respect and admiration for these men, willing to have a sit down and discuss their individual matches against Tiger, they all have aged great and in good health too...

[@davefilimoeatu9885]

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[@reservoirinc7750]

Earl Woods deserves as much or more, respect, as Tiger. RIP Earl. The legacy that was fostered for Tiger to be unleashed, is truly one of a kind. It will never be challenged. Ever. Tiger = Goat

[@onetimes1]

This just proves since young, Tiger never chokes under pressure. 🔥💪

[@GolfSidekick]

Theres nothing better than a Tigermentary. I love this dude

[@hannibalwrecktor5506]

Whaddalegend.

[@fernandomuro2057]

Whaddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

All of you: *wadda !!!!

[@sethjohnson4845]

Waddagrammanazi!!! JK I love your stuff Matt! Keep the videos coming!

[@Drew_peaballs_128]

Waddachampion

[@francissssss]

This is such an underreported and under appreciated feat of Tiger’s. Dude had to win 36(!) straight matches, not to mention finish in the top 64 in stroke play at the beginning of each of those tournaments, to accomplish what he did. All against the best of the best amongst his peers. This will never be duplicated.

[@johncocktoasten4681]

Francis C I couldn’t agree more this might be truly one of the greatest streaks of all time in any sport ever

[@leroyrodgers6089]

This is part of his case for GOAT.

[@gullybop1695]

Facts!!

[@johntoal2905]

I beg to differ, happy Gilmore accomplished that feat no more than an hour ago.

[@craigcucinella]

i almost think its even more impressive because he didn't just beat his peers... he beat guys that were older than him - he was a 15 year old competing against 17 year olds in the us jr, and then an 18 year old competing against 22 year olds in the us am. just ridiculous - those are major developmental years.

[@mikeo9376]

Who’s here during quarantine 2020?

[@hayman4071]

I am I have to homework at home😢

[@chantaln6843]

mike oestreich : here April 2020

[@b.tillman6195]

#CoronaChronicles2020

[@Greg-cy2li]

It's 2022 an I'm still watching. Great video!

[@sixldoesstuff5566]

Greg huh? U r high

[@michael2305]

I'd say he's more than one of the best... When people who have no clue about the sport know your name you're a legend!

[@russell703]

Thank you for showing the greatest feat any golfer has ever performed. I played I two US Junior amateurs. Winning that is as hard as winning the US Open. Then to win 6 in a row is unheard of. BEST EVER. TW

[@marietaylor5174]

I stopped what I was doing to watch this as soon as I saw the title. He is the only athlete in the world that can do that because I admire him so much.

[@spiritmadden1217]

I agree he does make you pay attention

[@Jamthecoolerator]

Even with all his success as a professional--the wins, the majors, the records--his winning three straight U.S. Junior Amateurs followed by three straight U.S. Amateurs may be his greatest achievement, one that will never, ever be repeated.

[@sly5789]

Steve Scott was a true gentleman for reminding him to move his marker, if not I think the outcome could have been different. But Tiger is a true legend.

[@nueat6]

That must be hard to sit in a room and speak on how you all were defeated by one man. Damn. respect.

[@bdm7687]

Lance uaisei dude I think maybe in the beginning but once they realized WHO they lost to it’s more of an admiration for getting your ass kicked in “history” form.. ??? I’d take pride in saying tiger kicked my ass BUT in 38 holes??? That’d be cool to say..

[@JefenomenoRules]

Probably comforting to know you're not alone.

[@wildcat8797]

Golf is the hardest sport to consistently play better than everyone else. That’s the reason Tiger Woods & Jack Nicolas are the only 2 people to win as many majors as they did.

[@matthewboiser2570]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@beckyhenkel7917]

Getting defeated by the greatest is an honor.

[@hannesreinhardt1399]

i'm so glad for him to win at augusta and have his kids at his side. that's probably the happiest, most relaxed and proudest moment i've ever seen him.

[@virtualkingintl]

How can your eyes not well up when you hear about his conversations with Earl? Lost my dad this year. It's always sensational to watch them.

[@marieobrien7534]

World's greatest golfer! No other golfer has the charisma of Tiger!

[@JohnS-er7jh]

The round I will never forget, is Tiger's massive come from behind win at Pumpkin Ridge in 1996. I realized at that moment that Tiger would go on to be one of the best. It takes more then just talent/ability to be able to perform in the clutch like he did.

[@commentsboardreferee7434]

This is such an overlooked facet of Tiger's greatness. Great video.

[@ynkybomber]

My word look at how powerful that 15-18 year old Tiger swing was. He just overpowered all the competition.

[@kylercummins3445]

This is really close to being just as impressive as holding all four major titles at the same time. I don’t know, it’s close, and is prob a harder feat to achieve considering it requires the game over a span of 6 consecutive years while growing as a teenager. Anyone who knows golf would know how this will prob never be done again; it’s insane just thinking about it

[@par4thecourse845]

82 wins, 15 majors!!!

[@tonyjackson6401]

Vince Ramacca he had 13 tournament win THEY didn't count imagine that.

[@mofunkymoney]

...MOS DEF GREAT SKILLS HIS DAD TAUGHT HIM...

[@uwrossl]

Needs to bring back the bucket hat from the first year. Guaranteed winning spree if he does!

[@skippruitt2391]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelgrzegorzewski7948]

Swear I thought the same thing, he needs to being ro 10gallon that back immediately!🤣😂🤣

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Tiger just has that it factor his drive and determination are unmatched..........

[@chucknorris5141]

Played in a ProAm with Ryan Armour on the Nationwide Tour. Awesome guy. Glad to see he's had some success.

[@iangray4275]

Thank you for this! Fantastic recap.

[@trenthamilton4240]

"Treat every hole like an individual match." I'm keeping this one. Thanks Earl.

[@normplatt8455]

This documentary needs to be updated. He’s won 15 majors and 80 Tour events.

[@marietaylor5174]

Eighty-one Tour events!

[@tiggerwoods8829]

Now updated to 81 tour events...

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

82 wins now.

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

@ Oh, so a person who becomes addicted to Pain Killers call Opoids is a cheat? So many people have died from opiates, it is not funny. You are a fuckwit and a racist.

[@naughtypleasure681]

Update...82 Tour Wins!!

[@dbo4506]

No golfer has ever or will ever dominate the way tiger did. He is the goat by a country mile. Jacks 18 majors is great and he’s a clear second. But tiger did a whole lot more for golf then bag a few majors. He transcended the sport.

[@seanbaker2577]

Jack is the better golfer but more importantly the better father and man...

[@virginiaybarbo7172]

Sean B wow so many likes. People must REALLY agree with you

[@terrancewhite8474]

@@seanbaker2577 what the hell does his personal gotta do with golfing and 2 what does a man personal life gotta do with another man. Thats how bitches talk.

[@Perseverance0626]

Sean B their personal lives are none of our business. We don’t have the right to judge them by how they conduct themselves in their personal lives.

[@TheNuggzt3r]

@@seanbaker2577 Those men in the video even call Tiger the greatest golfer of all time and I think they know a bit more about golf than this entire comment section.

[@jeffholliday8304]

It was a great time to be alive to be able to watch Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods who was probably the best you ever played the game

[@matthewstevenson3002]

Tiger is undoubtedly the greatest sportsman that has ever lived. In the most difficult game to master with all the possible outcomes on every single shot he became a master.

[@Osiwan960]

Greats like him come once every couple hunid years!

[@edomingox]

Golfer: "Hi everyone, I'm John Smith, and I got beat by Tiger." Everyone: "Hi John." Golfer: "Yeah, I got beat by 5 strokes. Pretty bad. Lost my wife, my caddie, my coach..."

[@siletamus2016]

Tigerholics Anonymous?

[@ghhhp]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

I think THIS will never be topped. Tiger Slam....possible. Calendar Year Slam much harder. You have to deliver since youre a friggin kid.....and never lose it! Edit: You know what would be better than this!? What if you guys posted the final matches in their entirety! I know you have it!

[@anthonyquinones2188]

Great golf documentary!

[@PaPaCaKeZZ]

Jack is one of the best of all time no doubt there. He may have more majors than Tiger (right now) some people will always say he is the best of all time. But in my opinion that's just ignorant lol. The competition during Jacks prime was no where near as tough as it was during Tigers prime and still is during his career. Jack was ahead of the competition during golfs earlier time period which obviously made him better. Tiger had advantages (yes clubs were and are better now) but was even more ahead of the competition. I've had the privilege of watching both play at numerous tournaments and I still don't hesitate when I say Tiger is the greatest golfer of all time.

[@dbo4506]

Agreed! Tiger also transcended his sport more then just about anyone ever has. Maybe MJ is in that conversation but I still don’t think he transcended it to the level tiger did. Tiger also did that from golf which is a sport no one cares about in the slightest unless they play. He dominated his fields way more then jack ever did. His win percentages in the first decade and a half of his career is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen.

[@PaPaCaKeZZ]

@@dbo4506 Truth

[@jamaalshelton6793]

Jack battle Arnold , Gary player, Tom Watson etc. tiger didn’t have that competition

[@user-rb9vf7ez5m]

PapaCakeZZ, I agree with you.

[@kelliecosner1183]

Along with many MANY others I have read the debates on Golf's GOAT and I get why the major wins are considered the top reason that Jack is the man...but, I think Jack knows that Tiger is the best at the game of golf that has ever lived. The reason I say this is...Jack failed to break Sam Sneads record for most wins. Tiger had a list he put on his wall of Jack's accomplishments that he wanted to beat...what would have been on Jack's list? Think about it...

[@brandonlambert1586]

Heck he destroyed some players careers before they could even turn pro guy is one of the best competitors to ever walk the planet

[@rhan86]

That swing was so sweet back in the day!

[@dannyreeve22]

its almost as if all those guys are in therapy after tiger destroyed there careers as pros hahaha

[@johnnyhunter]

Lol bang on comment. This is like their weekly AA meeting.

[@marietaylor5174]

@@johnnyhunter that is hilarious Johnny!

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

Only Mark Wilson has had a career....lol

[@odog-xm1qb]

O. G. Ryan armour??

[@frankkoolosko4255]

He was definitely the most intimidating golfer that I have ever seen by far.

[@jordansssssss1982]

I wish that they would have mentioned, that a mere 6 months after his 6 peat win in his last US amateur. He would go on to set the tournament record for low score at Augusta National, to be the youngest Master's winner in history. That's may as well have been a 7-peat

[@pigs6486]

@hankakah Tiger proofing ultimately worked out to his advantage.

[@Sandrae7560]

@Jordan Schaub ...Well said! I believe all the hyperboles have been used to describe his game several times over, also well deserved ⛳🐐🐅

[@albinkhvorostov2665]

I wish that they would have mentioned, that a mere 6 months after his 6 peat win in his last US amateur. He would go on to set the tournament record for low score at Augusta National, to be the youngest Master's winner in history. That's may as well have been a 7-peat

[@richardhickman6350]

That’s was fun to watch - Awesome Video ❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@tiggerwoods8829]

Steve Scott was just awesome.

[@shannongiuffre3478]

Great man and the best come back in history.

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

Show's what a freak he was from day one. Glad to have witnessed his career, I remember saying nobody could dominate golf the way someone does in tennis. I was wrong :)

[@marietaylor5174]

Tiger is the most underrated golfer in history!!!!

[@michellewang2258]

overrated

[@cherryblossom3046]

@@michellewang2258 clearly you are either blind, not researched Tiger's championship wins, 82 SO FAR (!!!), not aware of how much he has influnced/inspired many current global great golfers or a completely biased ignoramous about his exceptional golfing skills that most professional players, have hopelessly challenged and failed to ovetcome! 82 CHAMPIONSHIP WINS (!!!) and you peevishly call him OVERRATED?? Where is your brain, if you have any? Do your research and acknowledge facts and greatness when it hits your tiny brain cells carried by ONE OF Tiger's great TEE SHOTS! If you don't want to know facts, go jump, IGNORY

[@tyricelewis1161]

I'd lose my friggin mind if I could play like that!!! Simply the best. 🐅🐅🐐🐐❤❤

[@markdemell8056]

I have played all sports ,,,Hockey being my favorite but nothing humbles a man like GOLF!

[@rogerhambleton3012]

It would have been nice to get Tiger in a room with these guys.

[@maxcaysey2844]

Its crazy in 2018 and 2019, when he's healthy he's competitive. Its all that matters. I wonder how many victories he would have had with no injuries... Probably around 20 more, and a handful of majors..

[@stevecastro22]

And this is why Tiger Woods is a Living Legend.....

[@FloridaManRacer]

34:11 They aren't wrong. Most sports don't promote good sportsmanship the way golf still DEMANDS. It's one of the biggest reasons I enjoy golf.

[@markelvidge3024]

It’s amazing what tiger has achieved and being a golfer and a huge huge fan watching this would have been lovely after Tiger walks in and says hi guys fancy a round of golf not drinks lol GOAT 🐐 more to come Tiger

[@SeanyMacHimself]

This was created before 80 or 81. The legend continues.

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

Now 82

[@gullybop1695]

Damn if Johnny Miller is speechless, that's gotta be some amazing golf.

[@michaeloverton2437]

Facts

[@oldschoolruler]

LMAO! Indeed...

[@shaneskinner9128]

Theres nothing better than a Tigermentary. I love this dude

[@NuclearGhost.]

love this!! :)

[@johnosandra]

The epitome of human excellence.

[@danielarnold7436]

“ I couldn’t hit my driver past his 2 iron” lol holy shit imagine 20 year old Tiger with a 2020 driver he’d average 400 yards

[@maxcaysey2844]

The week he won the masters in 1997, he averaged 323 yds off the tee... That was the same as Bryson DeChambau averaged in 2020! Just think about that for a second!

[@Badfinger4]

@@maxcaysey2844 With a stainless steel King Cobra driver with a steel shaft no less!

[@maxcaysey2844]

@@Badfinger4 Yep... a 43.5" long 130g shaft... it was just not a fair fight!

[@stretch141000]

This is Tiger's most impressive feat in my eyes

[@martywarner1779]

Great Stuff...

[@May-vt6zh]

Hats off to a great bunch of guys. It’s good to have nice comments to read. Instead of the usual spam that’s seen on here.

[@cherryblossom3046]

TW is a natural BORN GOLFER.. it's in his blood/ genes and he has passed that on to his son Charlie Wood, whatever Charlie decides to do with that genetic gift he has been given. Blessings to them both. I am just thankful to have had the honour/privilege to enjoy his talent in my lifetime. Thank you TW.😁👏👌❤

[@benjaminandre9897]

Mr. “I wasn’t intimidated” was MOST DEFINITELY intimidating.

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Well, Tiger now has 15 Majors and 82 PGA wins. And his wins has come in less tournaments than Sam Snead for his wins. And when your Dad is a decorated Vietnam Vet and a Green Beret, of course the son will be mentally strong, Dad will teach that. I am so glad that I have been able to watch all of Tigers major wins. I really doubt if we will ever see another player like Tiger.

[@ddespair]

Shane Jackson he also did this against a new and better breed of competition. There were more people playing golf, from more parts of the world and they were in a lot better shape. Jack was great for his day but the field he played against wasn’t as deep.

[@May-vt6zh]

Ddespair Ddespair I agree and by that measure he has already whipped Jack.

[@carlozollinger3012]

Tiger has always been different

[@webpande]

Woods! You are awesome ☺️

[@adamsalisbury3998]

I’m of a particular generation. Not millennial or Gen X or Z. I’m of the generation of two people who outshined sports. Kobe & Tiger. I’ve shed a tear and fist pumped for both.

[@alexchandler1037]

2 rounds to qualify for top 64 and then 6 grueling matches to lift one trophy............ He did it 6 times.. damn^^

[@leobernknopf7855]

Not to mention that they were consecutive victories

[@oldschoolruler]

6 times...IN A ROW. Mindboggling.

[@morganbmgtow8879]

Even most golfers aren't aware of this super human six peat; TW is something very different than most great people; TW is rare and human; TW is a lesson in how to be the very very best in life & career; TW fell down healthwise & personally & professionally ; TW knows heights beyond any athletes and other greats in their field. TW is special; it has been a privilege to be golf aware in the Era of Tiger Woods.

[@rosinaampah7963]

Thank you for being who you are and enjoy your game, life and your kids. Jealousy is a poison that people drink and wish somebody else will die! Don’t worry let the one without sin cast his or her first stone at you!

[@niclaswiktor8114]

This is great

[@00govan00]

Goat. The Junior Amateurs should count as Major Titles. So he is ahead of Jack. 15 to 18 in pro majors, 6 to 2 in Amateur majors.

[@jc-le4sf]

unprecedented!

[@toddbrown5955]

Just think, he won the masters in 1997

[@bassAssassin187]

Tiger made my life better by wanting to be the best I could at anything no matter the difficulty or circumstance! I'm happy I'm alive during these times

[@brandonlambert1586]

So those shoes at 3:50 are very 90's but also dope wish I could get me a pair

[@555Cjv]

My boy Joel Klatt with the commentary

[@LAZERDOLPHIN57]

I was gonna say, "Is that Joel?"

[@mikestephenson4635]

I played a junior tournament at Waverly Country Club in 1970. I was paired a guy who was also 15. His name is Mitch Mooney. We met on the first tee. He was wearing white pants and really fancy golf shoes, nice golf shirt. I was a little intimidated, until I saw his first drive! Then I was really intimidate! Right down the middle with slight draw., just like every drive he hit in the tournament! He won the tournament shooting 68-68! Absolutely the most flawless golf I had ever witnessed! We would meet in high state championships in 72, 73, and 74! He won low gross all 3 years by landslide, but my team won state honors in all 3 of those years. I would never see him again.....and to this day I wondered why he didn't turn pro one day! I would have offered to be on the bag!......on one hole at waverly, #1, second day I hit drive a foot from OB stake. I shanked 4 ,8 irons OB! I ran out of balls. Mitch took out 3 balls and hit them from the green back to me and each one rolled right to my feet!...So embarrassed, I hit 2 of them OB, took a 20 on the card and withdrew.......

[@chantaln6843]

Very impressive

[@gevang364]

Congratulations for the championship of Tiger woods.

[@wdiddy1]

This Woods kid is someone to watch in the future, mark my words this guy is gonna turn pro and do some damage.

[@beckyhenkel7917]

He was beating the people who didn't want him on the golf courses. The old guys

[@anthonyciaramitaro6126]

you would think your watching regular t.v with all these dam commercials

[@snarketharketh4351]

One thing I've learned from this video, these guys were NOT intimidated.

[@JyeJahat]

Mr Woods is the ''GOAT''

[@kb248756]

Another king of golf

[@TeddyStrongBear]

Phee Kasemphan : There‘s only one King (Palmer)....but Tiger is a God ⛳️🏌🏾‍♂️⛳️

[@Jjwalways70]

Nah don’t forget these guys were all kids at the same time , playing against each other at different events , nothing but respect for one of there mates who excelled in the game ,

[@avejaly8065]

These docs got me HOOKED and i don't even play!!!

[@rg9810]

All the people who disliked the video, have never broken 90 (don't wanna say 80 cause that bar too high for em)..and hate life.

[@martinjean.pierre9541]

Tiger woods is best champion, is perfect golfman and the world

[@eamonnoski]

2/6 won in Oregon! Good golf up here.

[@WarriorMigs24]

Thank you Tiger

[@bmlong137]

i thought this would be about his 6 PGA wins in a row; then i saw it was the USGA...

[@gtaylor9218]

Well. He won 7 in a row ..and 5 in a row on 3 separate occasions..so probably not

[@johnbarnett6924]

I overlooked this one,Thanks for the memories ❤revisted May 8 2024 ❤❤❤Dobie Wan Kanobie ❤❤❤

[@BaBaBooeyWRLD]

8:28 perfectly said

[@hayman4071]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xavierpatterson7490]

Tiger Woods's confidence was his mental toughness, not arrogant but i truly believe i can hit this shot!

[@thlee3]

I wish we could see a ‘protracer’ of all his shots