Editor’s Note: In honor of Tiger Woods' 50th birthday on Dec. 30, 2025, Golf Digest is analyzing different parts of Woods' game and career to explain what made the 15-time major champion so great.

Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament thanks in large part to his stellar iron play. Tiger’s first coach, Rudy Duran, analyzes Woods’ iron swing, frame by frame. A big reason why Tiger Woods was able ...

Conversations about Tiger Woods' golf swing—and, indeed, his career—and inextricably linked to the health of his knee. The hope of staving off a knee injury was a motivating factor in why he decided ...

Images from a swing sequence breakdown of Tiger Woods on the range at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The changes that Tiger Woods has made to protect his back appear to be paying off, and are evident ...

There’s at least one milestone Tiger Woods hasn’t achieved just yet: turning 50. But that’s about to change. On Dec. 30, Woods will hit the half-century mark, an occasion we’re honoring here at ...