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A Journeyman Challenged Tiger. And Almost Won. - LITE

Publication by EssentiallySports | May 09, 2026 | Edition #259 |
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
We’re back with our PGA Championship special series. Today, we look back at the 2000 PGA Championship when a red-hot Tiger Woods faced an unlikely threat. Bob May, whom he first met as a junior golfer. The Valhalla triumph was also significant for Justin Thomas, who was a 7-year-old kid in awe of a 24-year-old star who seemed unbeatable. We hope you enjoy today’s edition.
Onward…

Woods edged past Bob May en route to complete the third leg of the “Tiger Slam.”


Do You Think Any of Today's Golfers Can Win Three Majors in a Single Season? |


Iconic: Tiger Woods points toward the 16th hole while draining the putt. A Type-1 picture— a photo taken from the original negative printed within two years of the original photo being taken—of this iconic putt was sold for $284,712 last year.

65 | Tiger Woods finished first or second in 65% of his starts during the 2000 season. |
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