when did tiger woods win the masters
Tiger Woods has won the Masters Tournament five times , on the following dates:
- April 13, 1997 – First Masters win, at age 21, with a record‑breaking 12‑stroke margin; youngest champion in Masters history.
- April 8, 2001 – Second Masters; completed the “Tiger Slam” by holding all four major titles at once.
- April 11, 2002 – Third Masters, successfully defending his title.
- April 14, 2005 – Fourth Masters, won in a playoff against Chris DiMarco.
- April 14, 2019 – Fifth Masters, a dramatic comeback after more than a decade without a major; his 15th major overall.
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Year| Date of victory| Significance
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1997| April 13, 1997| First Masters win; youngest champion, 12‑stroke margin.
149
2001| April 8, 2001| Second Masters; capped the “Tiger Slam.” 15
2002| April 11, 2002| Third Masters; back‑to‑back wins. 37
2005| April 14, 2005| Fourth Masters; won in playoff. 36
2019| April 14, 2019| Fifth Masters; emotional comeback after injuries and
personal struggles. 136
These five wins make Tiger Woods one of the most successful players in Masters history, tied for second‑most green jackets behind Jack Nicklaus (six).