Tiger Woods JUST REVEALED What Happened In His 2000 Season That Will Make You WON’T BELIEVE!
In a recent documentary titled Tiger 2000, aired on CBS on April 20, 2025, Tiger Woods opened up about the jaw-dropping details of his legendary 2000 PGA Tour season, widely regarded as the greatest in golf history. The film, a PGA Tour Original production, provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a year when Woods redefined the sport, winning nine of 20 tournaments, including three majors, and setting records that still stand today. Through candid interviews with Woods, his former swing coach Butch Harmon, and peers like Davis Love III and Rocco Mediate, the documentary unveils surprising revelations that add new layers to an already mythic season, leaving fans stunned at the sheer audacity of his dominance.
The year 2000 saw Woods at the peak of his powers, a 24-year-old phenom who seemed to bend the laws of golf. He won the U.S. Open by a record 15 strokes, the Open Championship by eight, and the PGA Championship in a thrilling playoff against Bob May. These victories made him the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam and the only one besides Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three professional majors in a single season. His scoring average of 68.17 shattered Byron Nelson’s 55-year-old record, and he broke or tied 27 PGA Tour records. Yet, what makes Tiger 2000 so compelling is Woods’ revelation of the personal and technical challenges he faced, including a midseason equipment change that could have derailed his historic run.
One of the most shocking disclosures is Woods’ decision to switch golf balls midseason, a move that even today’s pros approach with caution. After a disappointing T-4 finish at the 2000 Byron Nelson Classic, Woods abandoned his Titleist Professional ball, which had a wound construction, for Nike’s Tour Accuracy, a three-piece solid-core prototype. According to his former caddie Steve Williams, this switch added one to two shots per round to Woods’ performance, enabling him to dominate with unprecedented precision. The documentary highlights how Woods adapted seamlessly, winning six of his next 11 starts, including the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where he nearly ran out of balls in the second round due to a caddie oversight. With only one ball left, he still cruised to victory, a testament to his unshakable focus.
Woods also shared insights into his mental state during this period, revealing the immense pressure he felt to live up to expectations. Coming off a stellar 1999 season with eight wins, he was already the world’s top-ranked player, but 2000 was a crucible. “It was just an amazing year of control,” Woods reflected in the documentary, emphasizing how his work with Harmon on swing changes post-1997 Masters paid off. The film includes footage of Woods hitting a “stinger” shot at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, described by playing partner Billy Andrade as a low, piercing drive that left competitors in awe. Such moments underscored why peers like Mediate called Woods’ game “a whole different sport.”
The documentary doesn’t shy away from the psychological toll of Woods’ dominance on his rivals. Davis Love III admitted to feeling helpless, saying, “I’d get out there on the golf course and I’m just like, ‘I got nothing for this guy.’” This sentiment echoed across the tour, with many players feeling they were competing for second place. Woods’ ability to rally from deficits, like his seven-shot comeback at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, or hit improbable shots, like a 218-yard 6-iron from a fairway bunker at the RBC Canadian Open, cemented his aura of invincibility. These stories, paired with Woods’ own commentary, paint a picture of a golfer who was not just playing but rewriting the game.
Reflecting on 2000, Woods expressed gratitude for the convergence of skill, timing, and luck that defined the season. The documentary also touches on his cultural impact, with younger players like Keegan Bradley and Justin Thomas recalling how Woods made golf “cool” for a new generation. For fans, Tiger 2000 is a nostalgic journey and a revelation, showing that even a season etched in legend had its share of risks and near-misses. As Woods prepares for a limited 2025 season following an Achilles injury, this look back reminds us why his 2000 campaign remains the gold standard in golf, a year so extraordinary it still defies belief.
