Tiger Woods’ net worth is estimated at $1.3 billion, making him the wealthiest golfer in history and one of a small number of professional athletes to reach billionaire status. The 15-time major champion built his fortune through a combination of $121 million in PGA Tour prize money and an estimated $1.6 billion in career endorsement revenue, supplemented by a growing portfolio of golf-related businesses.
Updated March 2026: According to Forbes, Tiger Woods’ net worth stands at approximately $1.3 billion as of early 2026. His wealth is principally driven by his TGR Ventures business holdings—including TGR Design (golf course design), PopStroke (mini-golf entertainment venues), and Woods Jupiter restaurant—alongside residual endorsement income from long-term partners including Rolex and EA Sports.
Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, to Earl Woods—a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and Vietnam veteran—and Kultida Punsawad, a Thai national. Earl introduced Tiger to golf when he was just six months old; by age two, he was putting on The Mike Douglas Show. Woods won his first Junior World Championship at age eight, and went on to win the U.S. Junior Amateur three consecutive times (1991–1993) and the U.S. Amateur three consecutive times (1994–1996)—records that remain unmatched.
Woods attended Western High School in Anaheim, California, graduating in 1994. He enrolled at Stanford University on a golf scholarship, studying economics, but left after two years in 1996 to turn professional. He did not complete his degree.
Tiger Woods turned professional in August 1996 and won two PGA Tour events before the end of the year. In April 1997, at age 21, he won his first Masters Tournament at Augusta National by 12 strokes—the largest margin of victory in Masters history at the time—earning $486,000 in prize money and triggering a surge in golf’s global television audience.
He went on to win 82 PGA Tour events, tying Sam Snead’s all-time record. His 15 major championships include five Masters titles, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Opens, and three Open Championships. His 2000 U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach by 15 strokes remains the largest winning margin in any major championship. His career on-course prize money totals $121 million, per PGA Tour official statistics.
Woods underwent seven back surgeries between 2014 and 2025. Despite extended absences, he won the 2019 Masters—his first major in 11 years—earning $2.07 million. In February 2021, he suffered severe leg injuries in a single-car accident in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, requiring multiple reconstructive surgeries and raising doubts about further competition. In October 2025, he underwent a seventh back surgery (disc replacement). He hosted the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February 2026 and has stated he is not ruling out competing at the 2026 Masters, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Woods married Swedish model Elin Nordegren on October 5, 2004. They have two children: daughter Sam Alexis Woods (born June 18, 2007) and son Charlie Axel Woods (born February 8, 2009). Following the disclosure of multiple extramarital affairs in November 2009, Elin filed for divorce, which was finalized in August 2010. The settlement is widely reported to have totaled approximately $100 million, per People.
Woods has been in a relationship with Vanessa Trump since 2025. He celebrated his 50th birthday in December 2025. His mother, Kultida Woods, passed away in 2025. Charlie Woods has attracted significant attention as a junior golfer and has competed alongside his father in PNC Championship events, showing substantial inherited talent.
Tiger Woods’ net worth is estimated at $1.3 billion as of 2026, according to Forbes. This places him among the select group of athletes—alongside LeBron James and Michael Jordan—to reach billionaire status, with the majority of his wealth derived from endorsements and business ventures rather than prize money.
Tiger Woods has earned an estimated $1.6 billion in career endorsement income, making him the highest-earning endorsement athlete in golf history. His Nike contract alone spanned nearly 27 years and is estimated to have paid more than $660 million. Current ongoing partnerships include Rolex, TaylorMade, and EA Sports.
As of March 2026, Tiger Woods is recovering from his seventh back surgery (a disc replacement performed in October 2025) and has not competed in a PGA Tour event. He hosted the Genesis Invitational at Riviera in February 2026 and told media he is not ruling out a return at the 2026 Masters Tournament, per the Los Angeles Times. He is also considering competing on the PGA Tour Champions when eligible.