Tiger Woods: Perfection at Pebble | U.S. Open Epics | 2000 U.S. Open Documentary

An in-depth look at Tiger Woods' historic 15-stroke victory in the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links, accepted by many to be the most dominant performance in the history of the game. See how Woods took the exceedingly high expectations that had already been placed on him, and made fans and pundits alike believe he would surpass all of them. Documentary produced in 2019.
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[@sgtstedanko7186]

To all my fellow golfers... Tiger practiced 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, under the guidance of multiple coaches, nutritionists, and personal trainers to get to where he is today. He did this for years before hitting the tour. This game has been around 500 years and nobody has ever perfected it. So next time you break 90, pat yourself on the back 👋🏻👍🏻

[@jesush.christ3003]

Thanks noodles

[@kpeezy776]

I just broke 90 for the first time today 🤪

[@DivineMizE]

And that may be why his back got so torched. Ouch. That's discipline. So fun to see these putts. He just couldn't miss.

[@nowaythatnamewastakn]

I break 90 regularly, it's 80 that is rare.

[@Thatguy-fg4fp]

Breaking 90 is so easy

[@brandondenson2983]

This is how I feel when I break 90

[@lgood5122]

well said

[@aaronleith2067]

How i feel when i break 100

[@charlestsai3708]

Let us know when you go under 70

[@JustRxbbie]

Break 90? When I break 100 ffs 😂😂😂

[@richardedwards1546]

@@charlestsai3708 let us know when you do

[@ChosenPlaysYT]

I remember watching this as a kid. Ended up writing my senior paper in 2003 on why I thought Tiger Woods would go down as one of the most influential athletes ever. I stand by that opinion 20 years later!

[@ban9erang709]

That’s so friggen cool! Do you have a copy of the paper I would love to read it just for fun!

[@canyounot5598]

You were absolutely right. One of the most influential and impactful athletes of all time.

[@GMilstead102]

The most dominant athlete of all time. No one had a prime like tiger woods.

[@fredloos6998]

I played Pebble once and when I walked the 18 all I could think of was Tiger and this tournament. It was almost a spiritual moment for me. I made a 20 footer for par, the gallery that is always there went nuts and for one second, I felt like Tiger. I will never forget Tigers round here, unbelieable.

[@johnsmith42688]

Stand in the rough and look up at the cliff...that will let you know how special he was

[@rcvaroundtheworld6217]

@@johnsmith42688that shot is no joke. I went to the pro-am last year and saw that hole for the first time. And it made that shot even more unbelievable. 7_iron, 200 yds, uphill, blind view, and from rough, and over a tree😂 just mind blowing

[@paddyjames14]

thats sick

[@ZacJohnsonLife]

@RCV Around the World every time I'm at that hole I aim for the left side rough for this reason 😂

[@DivineMizE]

To play Pebble and par the 18th? How cool was that? Congratulations.

[@captaingrizzly9511]

just make every tournament he ever won into a documentary. ill watch it

[@dermotomalley1495]

Me too.

[@Henry-oo8op]

hahaha!!! so true. i'd watch every one 5x

[@Sandrae7560]

@Captain Grizzly I do believe that would number in the thousands including myself! Front & center⛳🏌🏽‍♂️🐐... and I'd download, save whatever it would take! Just the possibility and I'm already dreaming about it.

[@Sandrae7560]

@Captain Grizzy, you should take a look at '6 peats' from USGA as well. It covers his six amateur wins. The golf Gods heard you😂😂⛳🏌🏽‍♂️🐐.

[@jody024]

Hell, i'd buy it on disk.

[@craigperry3779]

I was 14 when this happened. My grandfather called me in the living room and said " sit and watch this, this kid is special " and I've been a fan of golf my whole life. This performance might be the most dominant in all of sports history.

[@minergate677]

I was 14 and one day

[@hankakah4180]

A memory ingrained into your mind you will never forget. My mom doesn't golf, didn't watch golf, till Tiger started playing. She's only interested in watching the tournament if Tiger is playing, if not, she's not interested. I'm sure they are many other non-golf fans who watched golf just because of Tiger.

[@jodeeb.6496]

@@hankakah4180 I'm a mom and when he won his 1st Masters I started playing golf. I'm 70 and still playing golf. I watch golf only when Tiger is playing still. Watched him in person many times. It's a feeling unlike anything else I've ever experienced. Wishing him speedy recovery. TIGER is the G.O.A.T.

[@diskeyes]

This thread of comments made me tear up from happiness

[@brmillgr]

gramps said the same thing during the 97 Masters. "This kid is playing a game that I dont remember seeing before" and he got to watch the careers of Niklaus, Palmer, Player, Watson, Ballesteros etc...

[@kevinvaughn3754]

It doesn’t get getting boring watching Tiger hit a golf ball. He made golf fun to watch

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

He sure did. I'm not even sure if his true impact on the game can be accurately measured. TV ratings, viewership and tournament prize dollars all skyrocketed because of him.

[@kilroyescalante3173]

Golf always has had great galleries ,Hogen,Byron,Jack ,Arnold. Tiger was the best of his era,count yogi would have crushed Tiger.

[@Chazaq]

@@kilroyescalante3173 Uh no. Wishful thinking.

[@ChappelleHakim]

💯💯💯

[@You0nlyLiveonce]

Nicklaus has more accolades, but nobody was more electric and fun to watch than Tiger Woods. Doubt I will ever see another in my lifetime.

[@bkoetter42]

Tiger not wanting to make a bogey is the purest simplification of his brilliance - Under all the pressure and the spotlights, he just simply focused on one of the purest goals of golf, shared by all of us. no bogey no bogey no bogey.

[@optimisticcosmic]

Tiger in 2000 wasn't just the peak of Tiger it was the peak of golf.

[@jacklempke7779]

Peak of sport.

[@hernandezmarkie7382]

Best ever

[@Mrkevi123]

Happy Gilmore really helped.

[@whyme007]

@@maxcaysey2844 His 2008 season is sooo underrated! The guy won 4 out of 6 and finished T-2 and 5th in the other 2 events. If not for his knee surgery, that season would have overtaken his 2000 for sure!

[@maxcaysey2844]

@@whyme007 I believe so too...

[@BKbandits5]

Never knew he only had one ball left on that 18th hole, these documentaries are terrific

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Agreed, you could even see in the video the expression on Steve Williams face, he was shitting bricks.

[@BRO_v1]

Gordon Maskell Kroichick was writing about it in ‘10

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

@@skellvarnsen23 Um No. That story was on the dvds that came out in 2003 recorded in 2002. Predating his book in 2015.

[@J03YDR4M45]

fucking crazy lol, he was probably thinking should i bus it or call a cab hahahaha

[@goodlife1581]

BEst part is how steve williams didn't even tell him at the time

[@johnbruce4003]

To me it wasn't that Tiger won by 15. It was that he was the only golfer under par. That is just incredible, and will most likely never be duplicated. This was before gigantic drivers and golf balls that flew 30 yards longer.

[@leverage2279]

When Jack Nicklaus won a major at Pebble, he was the only one under par.

[@johnbruce4003]

@@leverage2279 Not true. Jack won the 1972 US Open at Pebble Beach finishing the tournament at +2. I believe he won by 3.

[@tylercarter2333]

Mark O’ Meara’s quote here is pure gold. “That kid is the greatest player I’ve ever seen, he’s the greatest player in the world”. He knew Tiger had that tournament before it even started. Awesome stuff.

[@johnsmith42688]

Yep. He knew just from a couple practice rounds there was nobody on his level

[@guessmyname1104]

Tiger: "I just don't want to make any bogies on this round" Me: "I just don't want to make any triple bogies on this round"

[@DodderingOldMan]

Me: "I just want to make at least one triple bogie or better this round"

[@Fermion.]

I'd happily take a triple bogie at the US Open, especially under those conditions.

[@Punkologist]

id be happy with a round where i didn't write off any holes with a 10

[@protitan3243]

I'm playing for snowmen!

[@BradWatsonMiami]

Young Tom Morris was reincarnated as Bobby Jones (d 1971) who returned as Tiger born FORE years later. Really! See Seal #7 of the 7seals.blogspot.com - only the returned Christ & Albert Einstein reincarnated could produce that.

[@mattthomas1442]

I'll never forget, my High School graduation party was during the 3rd round, all my friends and family were out playing bbqing, drinking, playing yard games etc. and I was inside most of the time focused on the golf, atleast while Tiger was playing. It was well known how obsessed I was with Tiger growing up so everybody understood. He was my idol.

[@ericday4505]

This guy captured something in us, all of those ridiculously great performances, and yet we wanted even more, yes this performance here at pebble may have been the apex, but it was a great ride, then Woods stumbled a bit and let us all know that yes he was human. I can also remember a PGA where Woods birdied the last four holes on a Sunday and still lost, I can remember the guy won one of these Us opens on a torn ACL, he was just unbelievable, the guy brought so many new fans to the sport as well, God bless Tiger Woods.

[@insomniaagain280]

At 72 now, and a follower of golf from five years old, I can think back and know how very lucky I’ve been to witness some of the best of golf, as well as commentary. Those folk such as I watched the competitive sportsmanship of Nicklaus, Palmer, and Player. Then were Greg Norman, VJ Singh, Faldo, Trevino..so many. And then there was Tiger. From his initial win in 1997 of The Masters, to his 2019 victory of the same tournament, his presence in the game, his wins, his magician-like shots and his problems that encompassed so many fans, life has been gifted by what is all of the Golf Kingdom, the players, the crews, and those who talk us through each shot of every game. For four hours a day four days a week those enamoured by a game that grips us all allows us to dream that we might have found ourselves traversing the many fairways around the globe, or just breaking 100, 90, or even 80. We might even hear someone somewhere enjoy one of our shots, and say something such as........Are you kidding me?....such are the things that dreams are made of. Merry Christmas.......stay safe.

[@arseniojuan842]

WELL SAID...AMEN.

[@MrUrmother22]

This man saved golf single handed. He was such a big influence on my early years of golf. I grew up watching the end of greats Norman, Couples, and Faldo, then to see this young buck come on and simply destroy, changed my game forever. I remember this like yesterday.

[@nippyslippers1856]

Golf didn't need saving at that time but Tiger made it exciting for sure

[@ahmeddhere1154]

@@nippyslippers1856oh trust me it did. No one cares for golf let’s be honest. He was golf and without him golf is nothing

[@salciulla4025]

⁠@@ahmeddhere1154 I trust nothing you say for glazing that hard.

[@kenchuck9544]

​@@salciulla4025you talking like a maggot 🪰..whatttt??

[@AstonMartinDBS749]

That shot of him looking up at the score at 29:03 is just incredible

[@Gitfiddle]

I believe the true genius of Tiger was his ability to compartmentalize in his mind so easily throughout a round of golf. He was able to keep himself in the moment and in the task that was right in front of him. He would think “I’m hitting this shot.” He would never think “If I don’t make this shot I’m not going to win.” Or “If I miss this shot I’m going to make bogey.” It was just “I’m going to make this shot.” Yes his physical ability was above everyone else but his mind was astounding.

[@ansuyashah3437]

Bh

[@johnsmith42688]

100%...it's surreal, like he's in his own world

[@DarthV3622Fkm]

After today's tragic accident, everyone needs to treasure this performance more. Tiger is my GOAT even if he can't play a single round of Major again in his life.

[@kendrabrown6345]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidhawke4729]

Let’s pray for Tiger to recovery quickly from his terrible accident

[@TheSubtleamuzement]

I am looking for videos that highlight Tiger's greatness. This is a wonderful one.

[@Snikpoh1390]

I think I've watched this video about 45 times now. And where that sounds like a joke, it's absolutely not. This is, in my opinion, the greatest display of skill in sports, OUT OF ANY SPORT, I have ever seen. Truly amazing.

[@DarthV3622Fkm]

@@Snikpoh1390 And I thought I was the the only one crazy enough to watch this vided more than 20 times :)

[@tonyz7189]

If you weren’t watching golf during This point of tiger’s career, you’ll never fully understand the impact he had on the game. He was from a different f--ing universe. Watching these documentaries can’t even do it justice.

[@sandranorman5469]

Tony. I am a Tiger fan since he won the US Amateur. But I know what you mean. He intimidated every one around him. I remember that his playing partners would start spraying shots all over the course.

[@wyatttnnr]

i wasn’t born yet....

[@CarlVandenberg]

@@sandranorman5469 which one...he won 3? But yeah I worked in the golf business as an assistant pro for most of the 90's and had heard of him from when he won 3 straight junior amateurs. When he won his first us am I really started to pay attention to him as I realized "this kid" was the real deal. 30 years go by fast.

[@Goathockey10]

I think that tranquility he felt on 18 was something no other golfer has ever achieved; satisfaction with your own game one can only dream of playing to their full potential

[@frankingram3477]

Called being "in the zone".

[@kalebzehr6850]

What's even crazier is tiger never felt he was good enough. He changed his swing like 5 more times trying to achieve truly biblical greatness. This is why chasing result based goals is a bad idea for most people. You think, once I break 80 I'll be happy. But that time comes, and now all you can think about is breaking par. It never ends. You have to learn to that happiness comes from inside.

[@ctdieselnut]

I don't know how he could describe it as anything less than euphoria. But, only he knows, so if that's what he says I believe him. That moment must have felt so good, a feeling most people only get to feel once or twice in their life, if at all. Can you imagine it?

[@jcman240]

Na.Na.Na.Na.Na.Na.Na

[@steviechampagne]

@@kalebzehr6850that drive for perfection is what caused humans to fly to the moon. We are never satisfied, we are CONSTANTLY striving forward in pursuit of that elusive goal: accomplishment.

[@itzanopinion]

"It's not a fair fight!" ~ "Better Than Most!" ~ "Can You Believe It?" Some of the most *iconic golf calls* this generation has heard by some of the best in the business!! Thanks Tiger! You've allowed memories to be remembered for a lifetime!

[@daverogers5609]

"In your life have you ever seen anything like it?" Masters chip in.

[@increase9896]

"Woods hits tree and fire hydrant with his SUV outside his home at Isleworth in Windermere, FLA"

[@chefscorner7063]

The "Better then most" Comment/Putt is my Fav. Just to get that putt close to the hole would have been an awesome putt, but to drain it was... Better then All!! ;)

[@GMilstead102]

"GET AWAY FROM ME" - David Feherty

[@sherman6382]

“Expect anything different?” from the 2008 US open putt to force the playoff as well

[@danmyers9372]

Don’t know if anyone else noticed but Ernie Els shot a 3 under par 68 on Saturday in the brutal conditions, an amazing round that was totally unnoticed due to the totally dominate performance by Tiger. I agree that it was the single best golf performance ever.

[@dalewier9735]

I watched this and you are right, Ernie played maybe his best golf, and nobody noticed.

[@GMilstead102]

I always say Ernie is one of the most underrated golfers of all time. If tiger hadn’t existed, his numbers would be unreal

[@petenrita]

I followed Tiger all four days that week. What might not have come through on TV was how he was just intense on Thursday as he was with a 10+ shot lead on Sunday. Absolute killer focus like no other.

[@danglesnipecelly4905]

It bothers me a bit that Steve didn't drink any of his beer.

[@kbkesq]

DangleSnipeCelly he did if you skip to the end. About 1/3. After the shoot he consumed 4 more pints.

[@melikhayaapril2408]

i thought i was the only one worried about that (wink).

[@arekusu5040]

that was prob. a new glas every time he got into frame :D

[@sprtsfanatic1]

NeXus Aye sir!

[@kawchman]

Who's to say he didn't pound them in one go and then they just filled it right back up.

[@67buddie]

The greatest golfer of all time we will never see this kind of greatness again

[@parataisocoveful]

@Cobb Knobbler Sure it will..........NOT!

[@choide19]

Michael Mitchell Nah, Jack

[@TheNuggzt3r]

Sooner or later most records will be broken. But Tiger did more than just break records. He brought the entire sport of golf to another level. He will be the greatest golfer of all time even if his records might not last forever.

[@choide19]

TheNuggzt3r Greatest golfer OF HIS TIME to be sure

[@adriang9071]

@@choide19 and in the history of the game!

[@vladimirjackson1272]

This was the greatest golf display in the history of golf!

[@joebacarella2829]

Nobody has done more for golf than Tiger Woods, he is absolutely the reason why almost all pro golfers are millionaires today, I watch every week still because of Tiger, nobody wins today like Tiger did, not Bryson not Phil, not Bubba, Rory none of them, he was incredible, Golf sure misses him, it`s sad to say, but if none of the big names are in it on Sunday, I don`t usually watch.

[@erickdawg7860]

There will only be 1 Tiger and gratefully we got to be in his era to watch him 🐐

[@HardAsNailsTony]

Thats a goat not a tiger? 🐯

[@erickdawg7860]

That was my point

[@candicebenson2382]

JARRET MATTA Greatest of all time ya doorknob

[@suesaunders576]

I have just watched this AGAIN after 21 years and it still makes me emotional! I’ve always admired and loved Tiger since he came onto our tvs, I pray we get to see him play again.

[@generichuman2044]

Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest thing that's ever happened to golf. Growing up in the early 2000's, a lot of my relatives played golf and I heard his name a lot. Before long I found myself tuning in just to watch Tiger. All these years later and I don't play, but I am still an avid fan of the sport. So many people my age owe their love of the game to this one man

[@ravipeiris4388]

Watching this at age 52 and having never played golf before, I now want to learn how to play real bad, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@jdhrap]

Ironic that Curtis made the last comment before the credits. This was the guy that interviewed him coming into the pros when Tiger said he expects to win every week. And Curtis laughed in his face and said “you’ll learn.” Think we have all learned. 🐅🐐

[@jamesanthony5681]

I think Curtis Strange is a terrible analyst.

[@ericlucido926]

@@jamesanthony5681 Despise that guy

[@Orcinus1967]

Good point. There have been a few weeks where Tiger hasn't played, well years, recently. He learned, but not after becoming GOAT.

[@note2owns]

We need to see a Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2K20 for the next gen consoles. I miss the Tiger Woods games.

[@robertharvey9047]

topgolf stadium

[@collinjamesguitar]

They were the best. Especially 2005.

[@natecote1971]

Omg was just saying my favorite was tiger woods PGA 2004!! It was so fun not too realistic making it not fun

[@Snikpoh1390]

I think I've watched this about 50 times already. Can you guys please make more of these? Do one of Tiger at a darn driving range. I'll watch it.

[@markymark1940]

Same here watched it atleast 30 times especially right now when the open Is on at St Andrews, the home of golf

[@Snikpoh1390]

@@markymark1940 There's just something about it man. Every time I watch this video I'm reminded that Tiger was just on another plane of existence when he was younger. He just could not be touched.

[@brmillgr]

He had potential to dominate like this every single week. Tiger from 1997 to 2008 was unreal, must see tv.

[@therealtw90]

This swing..its just legendary. When he was young and had that flexibility it was just incredible.

[@wx811]

What's more incredible is his ankle, knee, leading side, neck, back, and hip injuries, all being a result of swinging like he did....he might have been able to hit a ball well with that swing, but damn if it didn't cost him 5 years, and 6-8 majors.

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

@@wx811 I think he's lucky injuries didnt get him earlier......he practices more than most maybe excepting vijay singh.

[@TheLocalLt]

W X uh no use it or lose it have you ever played sports

[@johnsmith42688]

@@wx811 agree I do think tho A LOT of it had to do with his strength training...strength training is important and helpful for golf sure but guts nowadays have much more knowledge of how to do it properly incorporate flexibility, calisthenics, circuit training, gokf specific exercises (I don't 100% know this but I'd imagine that now that golf is treated more like a sport, golf's getting more legit trainers and exercise physiologists to it)...tiger just put in body builder type bulk, never listened to his body (for fuck sakes playing on a torn acl...sure you win another us open, but did winning that 1 us open possibly cost him 3 more?)... All that plus his violent swing led to his injuries...I think if he had just swung away like he does in this video and didn't put so much bulk on he could have lasted longer

[@johnsmith42688]

@@TheLocalLt I do agree with that, that swing was a gift and he needed to use it cause no matter what, one day it would be gone...father time is undefeated...same as GSP or Anderson Silvas injuries in MMA... what, are you gonna tell then not to fight the style they do? No man, you have a gift use it, you'll be hurt but that's the sacrifice, they're fully aware that they'll end up hurting later in life as nearly all pro athletes will (seriously find me a top top top tier athlete in any sport INCLUDING Nascar that doesn't have at least 1 nagging injury...its part of what you give up for winning)...people don't get it if they don't play competitive sports...for these guys, they know they could end up with nagging injuries but it's WORTH it to them...you can call it stupid but, well, that's why they're champions, I highly doubt they'd go bsck and "play it safe"...if tiger was told "you can only win 1 major but you'll never get hurt if you go bsck in time" he wouldnt take that deal and neither would any other elite athlete..albeit tiger may have taken it further than most cause he would do dumb shit like play on a torn acl...but same concept.... Like I said earlier I don't even think it was the swing, it was his bulking up and complete lack of direction in how to properly weight train for a repetitive motion like the golf swing that hurt him...he could have actually prolonged his swing with the right training

[@timothy9596]

I didn't start to play golf until I got out of the Army in 1990. Which means I never really got to see Jack, Arnold, Hogan, Trevino or any of the other greats. I was fortunate enough to watch Freddie win the Masters in 92 and follow his career. But being able to watch Tiger at his best from say 99 thru 2002, I'm truly grateful for.

[@chrisredig1381]

And you still here you must be very bad then

[@timothy9596]

@@chrisredig1381 I normally don't respond to fucking idiots like yourself but I just couldn't help myself. Learn how to speak english you fucking moron.

[@RJSAMCRO]

Tiger will forever be the GOAT. IDC about whatever mistakes he made. He is a human like all of us and we all have made them. To come back after struggles of life to be a champion again shows me he is still the same Tiger and I will always admire him as a golfer and a human being.

[@natecote1971]

I was 10 years old working with my grandpa at his driving range/mini-golf filling baskets watching this on a 13" TV what I do to have that time with him again

[@clifftor3148]

I was there. No words describe how good he was and is. Will never be another player like him. 81 wins in the modern era. GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adamrust434]

I think about how many tournaments he would have won, and how many major wins ahead of Jack he would be if it weren't for his back problems. My guess would probably be somewhere around 100 wins and 20+ majors.

[@jamesking4808]

I'm a NASCAR and Golf Machine. ..I lost the G.O.A.T...#3 In racing and almost lost my beloved T.W. to his infedelity..but he is amazing and back for my children to witness and they've already got the Tour Championship and Masters!! Go TIGER!!!!

[@MrMark945]

@@jamesking4808 well said man

[@rossturpin747]

CLIFF TOR 82 now brother! 🥳

[@haroldbrown6630]

82

[@minadaca]

Now he's tied with Sam Sneed on this day with 82 PGA wins.. 19 years later.. what a guy!!

[@TitoHerreraB]

The "1 ball left in the 18th" is the BEST part of the story and the documentary. Good, this was good!

[@tea.dubs8532]

The biggest take away is Tiger was only in competition with himself. That's why he's the best

[@billmoyer3254]

Jack is and will always be the GOAT...majors, most majors!

[@lexdunn4160]

@@billmoyer3254 Jack stayed healthy. Tiger's back cost him several years and majors. Jack was amazing, but Tiger was the very best.

[@twinturbo9113]

Tiger still has a long time to play too. People sleep on him.

[@acousticreate]

THIS combined with coming back to winning the masters, how can you say he isn't the greatest!!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Exactly. Been watching this guy for 30 years now. Opinions vary, but when the stars align, Tiger finds a way to capture lightning in a bottle again and again. What a rollercoaster to watch.

[@adriang9071]

Common do you really not see it. Tiger stands for many things that the average person is challenged with. He challenges colour, race, generational gaps, nostalgia etc ..... if he won another 5 majors there are stupid people who'd say, "well the equipment is better" not realizing the difficulty of the course, the length and the level of skill and professionalism. Jack and the rest used to play Saturdays with a hangover ... think you can do that nowadays???!!! The remarkable achievements of this man will only truly be appreciated by athletes making the same grind able to appreciate the feats sans colour and race.

[@adriang9071]

@@DTB1995 you're a bigger simpleton than your picture leads one to believe. It's not as simple as winning Majors. One has to take many, many other factors into consideration. I will not go into detail because I really don't think you will fathom most of it. You are still at the blue is a tastier colour than yellow stage in life. Good luck.

[@jonathanhurley4055]

@@adriang9071 Oh please. The person has a different opinion than you and you insult that person? Especially in light of the fact many many people of substance in the golf world, dare I say, that are more knowledgeable and more informed than you regarding golf, would agree with Daniel Barwatt. Please find some manners. In point of fact, Tiger has proven Jack to be the GOAT by his inability to match his majors output. If Tiger was the greatest, why, he should have surpassed Jack easily. But he hasn't, and won't. Tiger DID win on tour 82 times to Jacks mere 73. Not only did Nicklaus win the most majors, but he came in 2nd the most ever (19 times). He finished in the top 5 56 times!!! So, I would say, at the very least an argument CAN be made for Nicklaus to be the greatest golfer who ever lived.Heck, in the 70s, he played 40 majors...ONLY MISSED ONE CUT! He finished in the top 5 more times than ANY OTHER GOLFER HAS FINISHED IN THE TOP 10. I could go on and on of his records. They fill a page. When Tiger was hot, no one in his peer group could beat him. He was hot a lot. But compared to a guy that won Majors until he was 46? Sheesh. Tiger is 44. I think it is safe to say , as far as setting any other records or winning majors...those days are over. Yes, Tiger won by considerable margins, yes, he had lowest total strokes and stroke avg . So he has his own set of records. But, whenever you say "greatest" you gotta look at the entire body of work. Tiger's body of work is impressive. Jack Nicklaus' is bigger, better and more impressive. Being 69, I have has the privilege of seeing some of the world's best athletes across the board. I actually was a Johnny Carson fan and watched it religiously....and saw Tiger on The Tonight Show. Lord I think he was 4 or something.

[@Orcinus1967]

@@adriang9071 Spot on.

[@aronhegedus]

18:08, absolutely hilarious face on the caddy when he's like "no more balls, cant tell him"

[@definitiveenergy1]

It looks like he was in the middle of blowing a shit gasket.

[@spol]

@@definitiveenergy1 lmao exactly

[@spol]

@@definitiveenergy1 I was blowing a shit gasket listening to the story and imagining I was him.

[@MrSitemaster2]

I'd love to hear what Tiger now thinks about this.

[@richr2310]

To this day that 7 iron shot he made on #6 at least to me explains why he had some of the health issues later on. He basically was physically stronger than what his body frame could handle, the levels of torque he was able to generate were extreme. 202 yards uphill in US OPEN cabbage probably wet lie heavy moist ocean air simply unbelievable, greatest player ever to lace up spikes bar none.

[@marietaylor5174]

There are no words to describe how happy I was to witness this magnificent performance live; I just want to thank Tiger for the umpteenth time for his unmatched brilliance.

[@Real28]

36:40 If there was ever a look of determination, this is it. This was the tournament where any lingering doubts turned into expectations. After Pebble you didn't hear the commentary doubting his choices or his abilities for several years.

[@nigelsmith7955]

What I got out of this! Not only was this a brilliant round of golf ever, it’s the absolute respect given by his fellow players and announcers that made this a great watch!

[@rontarr4661]

I remember watching this entire tournament and honestly, he never ceases to amaze us.

[@captpicard6894]

This why I put Tiger ahead of Jack. Jack at his best hit really high quality, really solid golf shots consistently when it mattered. But he didn’t ever have the creativity, the imagination or the pure artistry Tiger had at his best on the Golf Course, so for that reason for me Tiger is the greatest player of all time.

[@johnnybgood7442]

Tiger was Jack mixed with Seve's imagination and Phil's wedge game

[@chrismorfas7515]

You have a point. It all depends upon what you value as a fan. If you want to argue that peak Tiger > peak Jack, I get it. I also see that, for example, Jack had 55 top-fives in majors, Tiger 33. For Jack, that's two top-fives per year for 27 years 1960-86, with 18 wins included. Jack was as steady a golfer as he was a man.

[@seanconnelly5459]

Jacks short game does not compare to Tigers…not even close

[@johnnybgood7442]

@@seanconnelly5459 obviously Jack's putting is comparable but it's crazy how Jack fan boys cant acknowledge how inferior his wedge game was to Tiger.

[@chrismorfas7515]

@@seanconnelly5459 You're right. But Tiger's driving does not compare to Jack's...not even close. As a driver, Jack had the best blend of length and accuracy of any player ever, right? Both were outstanding clutch putters.

[@pendragyn777]

Everyone talked about how Tiger could win tournaments without his A game but this is what happened when he had his A+ game.

[@weiny444]

My Biggest takeaway - Steve Williams is now top of the "people I'd love to have a beer with" list. What a story teller.

[@heavyq]

"Long hitters have never prospered at the US Open." 2020: *Bryson DeChambeau has entered the chat*

[@xiaoweiwang01]

heavyq ikr

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

TW did it 20 years earlier. Jack did it 30 before that....LMAO

[@heavyq]

@@ScratchArkkitehti while for their time they hit it long, TW and Jack do not come close to DeChambeau. This is coming from someone who idolizes Jack and loves TW.

[@wikzy.7966]

@@heavyq deshankbo

[@heavyq]

@@wikzy.7966 still won the US Open and numerous other tournaments.

[@TeddyStrongBear]

Yes, keep loading all of Tiger’s epic wins!! I’m loving it...🖤🖤🖤

[@larrylund2682]

I never get tired of watching the US open win by Tiger.

[@realityobservationalist7290]

Its been an honor to grow up as a golfer in the era of Tiger. He is an icon and a legend.

[@sandranorman5469]

Never played a round of golf in my life, but I am a fan of Tiger’s. Used to watch ABC’s golf coverage just for the background music. May he be recovered.

[@bluepandaman]

I had the pleasure of watching him up close several times. Amazing athlete.

[@TheriotProductions]

A 7 iron from the rough, uphill 202 with 2000 golf technology...imagine what he could have done with today's clubs. The best ever.

[@stickybiscuits7946]

his 7 iron today isn't much different

[@TheSib]

Nate, there’s less than 1% difference in the distance or performance from the clubs from then to today’s. But I agree, Tiger is the best ever.

[@wx811]

To be honest if you just come in steep enough, and knock it around 95 percent effort, the shot isn't that hard. 99 percent of people will, 1. Pitch out 2. Come in too shallow and knock it 20 yards. Out of rough it's not strength, it's decreasing the grass between club and ball, which means steep. That's why we take less club in these situations, because not only do you deloft the club, but the grass between club and ball creates less backspin. It's just experience, and reading lies, situations, and conditions is critical to hitting a good shot.

[@wx811]

@@chrisredig1381 Throwback equip for throwback Tiger...sounds like a trip down "I'm getting old" street lol

[@christiansobczak6359]

The ball is the thing that has truly changed

[@Kaddywompous]

I’m just reeling at how goddamn beautiful that course is.

[@jasonwiercinski5250]

That course is open to the public if you have $500 you dont want to see again.

[@TwinTurboOnly]

Experiences>hoarding money

[@paulsalonen152]

Best Sportsman of all time, no debate. People have done some amazing things but to dominate such a competitive sport for so long, have your life fall apart and STILL come back against a new field of younger players? Absolute legend.

[@jamescooper6724]

Difficult to find documentaries as good as this 💚 Enthralling 💚

[@alanwaterworth6464]

Wonderful stuff, great interviews. I started playing only the year before, but who didn´t want to play like tiger back then? he did more for the game of golf than any other player before or since. I got goosebumps just rewatching this.

[@drlee2]

The year 2000 has to still be Tiger's best year and arguably the best year for any golfer in history: 9 tournament victories, 3 consecutive majors and finishing 2nd at the Player's Championship and Top 10 at the Masters. Insane.

[@MrTdogg175]

Ehh don’t forget he’s also the only player to ever hold all 4 major trophies at once and I think he even went on to win the next two the following year if I’m not mistaken but don’t quote me. That’s where they coined the term The Tiger Slam instead of grand slam!

[@tajanmueller9744]

I never was that locked in, in a documentary. 10/10 ❤️

[@Orcinus1967]

Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong are a testiment to what great athletes can do with one ball.

[@williamcarlin9030]

This is a testiment to great comedy 😂

[@leroyrodgers6089]

Johnny Miller has never been wrong. I swear this guy is prophetic.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Johnny was the absolute best. Miss him. No wonder Tiger wanted to get him to be his coach.

[@Purplexity-ww8nb]

Johnny Miller shot the greatest round of golf in history. His 63 at Oakmont, in the final round, to come from way behind, under horrible conditions is still the landmark round in US Open history.

[@Cody_Person]

@@Purplexity-ww8nb Never heard Johnny speak of this round before.

[@TheErockaustin]

@@Cody_Person 😂

[@DivineMizE]

That. Was. Awesome. Hitting it over the tree at 6? Crazy. Out of the rough and bunker how many times? And only having 1 ball left and not losing it in the ocean? Extraordinary.

[@Fpl8646]

THE UNDISPUTED ‘G O A T’…..he single handled lifted the bar for golfers, he brought millions of eyes to the game that otherwise would be watching NFL, NBA etc. If every sport had a god watching down on their players, Tiger walked up to that god and said ‘ Look at me, I’m the god of golf now’

[@c4n4d4]

I've watched this a dozen times, and it still hypes me up.

[@electricfil]

When he said he had a sense of calm come over him while walking up to the 18th green... the essence of golf right there. So powerful.

[@henryrooster9707]

I never liked watching golf but when Tiger played I would watch

[@brandonsimpson3608]

Same

[@dolf1n1]

Wow incredible. You realise with all the noise in the last few years it can’t detract from what an amazing golfer he is. A joy to watch this.

[@tonybleau6219]

That last round was the best Tiger ever looked. No pressure from the rest of the field, no more pressure from the magnitude of the moment because he had already locked up the win. It was just peak Tiger playing freely with pure focus and peace of mind. This will forever be a treat to watch.

[@billymcgee5779]

The roar of the crowd on the walk to the final hole gave me the chills!!

[@Pmtd1234]

I was glued to the TV that tournament; just amazed at his performance.

[@rickhatesmisleadia7101]

bravo Tiger! Still the only reason I even watched golf on TV!

[@kimnewling5728]

Remarkable. Probably will never see something like that again in my lifetime. I've seen great players win majors, but not like this. Again, Remarkable!

[@MrWigV25]

Tiger Woods is simply the best golfer player ever..

[@cody4072]

Mr. Wig. Can’t even argue with that 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MrWigV25]

Cody thx my friend did u had a look at my videos they are really good ok Lol I would appreciate it if u would subscribe ok 👍

[@chrisredig1381]

You should be a writter

[@MrWigV25]

Chris Redig thx my friend and u should have a look at my videos I did caddy for Seve Ballesteros even him said Tiger will be one the best if those words come from someone like Ballesteros do u think he should be a writer to just have a look at my videos I make here in Europe ok cheers PEACE ✌️

[@KC-bg1th]

Chris Redig And apparently, you shouldn’t. lol

[@alisonphilp7497]

I’ve watched this a few times just love it he is the greatest ever

[@tonyz7189]

He was an assassin. Just like Michael jordan was.

[@jorgennorstrom]

i make sure to watch this once a week just to stay motvated to push forward. I played my best round last week.

[@spencermisfeldt1866]

Knocking in that long par putt during the 4th round is a triumph of the human spirit. Pure determination and so inspiring

[@BondSask]

Highlights of the last four Opens have been done so well, and I was wondering if the USGA would go back to their old footage to improve the highlights/documentaries of previous Opens, and I’m glad they have. This is great.

[@TheLocalLt]

Nathan Devlin it’s fox Sports that keeps making these. Cuz they took over the us open in 2015

[@kurtk5293]

I didn't think I would watch this since I am not a golf fan, but I made it to the end with no problems. The course was beautiful and Tiger did an awesome job. They must have told Steve he couldn't drink until after the interview was over.

[@thenightmare7373]

I grew up watching Tiger in middle school. Thankful I was able to watch this and many of his other tournaments live.

[@jior6]

10:13 That's my favorite quote, "...rough's getting a little longer", yes, as if the grass grew a noticeable amount in the 16 hours that passed from the previous round.

[@johnsmith42688]

Lol!!!!! Exactly

[@Real28]

They start playing it the week before. They typically will not mow the rough for a few days before and during the tournament. In the right conditions, if it's growing even a quarter inch a day, that's half an inch every 2 days. For a professional, they will notice this.

[@BEGolfCoaching]

This video is sweet! The USGA and Tiger's continued dominance have inspired us to create our own KZbin channel where we guide beginning and average golfers to less tension and anxiety, and more comfort and control on the golf course!

[@ohbollox2it]

I remember watching all 4 days just awestruck at his performance - he showed at Pebble Beach just how much better he was than any other golfer because his entire game was on point

[@andrethegiant1288]

and I too wore over-size tops those days. My favorite golfer to this day.

[@royhinojosa9555]

He dominated this difficult course like no other golfer, even better than Jack in my opinion. Tiger was truly amazing and was playing at a unprecedented level at that time. Before Tiger I was a casual viewer of golf, but during this stretch of golf I would watch golf over the NFL or the NBA if Tiger was player. That never happen before. No golfer today come close to Tiger dominates, and now that Tiger is injured I just don’t watch golf as much. But enjoy playing it.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Folks, that's not the same beer...Steve's sips are what we call "Chugging" and every time you see him, that's just a new beer...He's a Kiwi...

[@Orcinus1967]

And now its time for "True Analytics with Jake Wylde.". Thanks for pointing that out!

[@Osiwan960]

One of the best videos i've ever seen of any category!

[@87Aar0n]

These videos bring me to a happy place!!! I was 10-15 during Tigers prime and golf was a big part of my life!! Go Tiger !! ¡!¡ '_'

[@morganoverbay8783]

I played pebble beach once. The season was over, the grass mowed short last time before winter, and i enjoyed the memories for every hole finally breaking 360...

[@legendarybros3562]

Tiger is and will stay the Goat.

[@Creefer23]

you know it seems for like most sports there is always a goat arguement. Lebron vs Mj or Messi vs Ronaldo but for golf its always Tiger for everyone

[@chrisredig1381]

The cow

[@chrisredig1381]

You mean like the farm animal is that the meaning

[@rsenior7140]

Jack

[@Mizman76]

@@Creefer23 no,not for "everyone" just his groupies. Jack is ,BY FAR, the GOAT. Look him up since you arent old enough to even understand.

[@ChefClary60]

Grew up with Payne. And even after he achieved fame, when i saw him a few times, he was so damn nice. That tribute really got me.

[@johnstanton2182]

Watching Tiger Woods play golf when I was 16 made me want to play the game. I am 38 years old and still enjoy it! For better or worse every round is a great round.

[@michaelbuzbee]

I watch this every few months. It never gets old watching Tiger play this game.

[@xinyuchin1517]

WHAT ABOUT FEDERER HMM??

[@qbanopro2225]

36:58 the look of his eyes, chills

[@CB-rv2lj]

pure competition aggression. love it. this is my score and I'm not giving up anything.