Tiger Woods chips out of bunker during the final round of the 2010 Australian Masters at Victoria Golf Club in Melbourne. He finished at seven-under par, three shots behind winner Stuart Appleby. It was at the same tournament in 2009 that Woods last won. (William West/ AFP / Getty Images)
Tiger Woods embraces caddie Steve Williams after winning his closing singles match in the 2010 Ryder Cup competition at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
Tiger Woods reacts to a drive at No. 6 during the second round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis. Although he promised to try to control his anger on the golf course, the world’s former No. 1 player struggles with his emotions. (Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press)
Tiger Woods drops his club after hitting a wayward approach shot at No. 13 during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament in Lemont, Ill. For the first time in his 15-year PGA Tour career, Woods failed to win a tournament. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press)
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Not everyone was backing Tiger Woods’ comeback when he returned to the PGA Tour as fans in the Quail Hollow Championship gallery in Charlotte, N.C., give the former No. 1 player the thumbs-down sign. Woods would miss the cut, only the sixth time in his career that had happened. (Chuck Burton / Associated Press)
Tiger Woods’ return to the PGA Tour took a detour at the Tour Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., when he had to withdraw with a neck injury during the final round. (Tannen Maury / EPA)
Although Tiger Woods, playing a shot from the rough at No. 8, carded five bogeys in the final round of the 2010 Masters, he still finished tied for fourth place in his return to the PGA Tour. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Tiger Woods completed his international play in 2009 by winning the Australian Masters tournament, where his participation created record crowds. (Andrew Brownbill / Associated Press)
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Tiger Woods reacts to a birdie putt on 11th green during the final round of the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course, where he won by eight strokes at 19 under par. (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)
Tiger Woods hits on the 13th fairway during the second round at the 2008 Masters. Woods would finish second to Trevor Immelman. (Matt Campbell / EPA)
Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer talk during the trophy presentation after Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press)
Sam Alexis is the first child for Woods and wife Elin. (Gretchen Dow Mashkuri / AP)
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Tiger Woods celebrates a birdie on the 12th hole during the second round of the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where he came in second. He still won the PGA Tour‘s player-of-the-year award for a third consecutive year and ninth time in his 11 years as a pro. Between 2006 and 2007, he’s win 15 PGA Tour events and four international tournaments. (Morry Gash / Associated Press)
Not only did Tiger Woods win the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club, he and wife Elin announced they were expecting their first child. (Rob Carr / Associated Press)
Even when he’s winning, Tiger Woods hits a wayward shot now and then, as he did during the second round of the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational in 2006. He would defeat Stewart Cink in a playoff to win the tournament. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press)
In 2000, Tiger Woods had his single greatest season, winning three majors among his 11 tournament victories worldwide. Woods won nine PGA Tour events that year. He conquered Pebble Beach’s famous ocean-side course to win the 2000 U.S. Open. (Jamie Squire / Allsports)
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Former champion Nick Faldo presents Tiger Woods with his first green jacket after he shot a record 18 under par at Augusta National Golf Club during the 1997 Masters, his first win in a Grand Slam event. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images)