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Leading up to the 1997 Masters Tournament, twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods was already one of the worlds most scrutinised and talked-about professional athletes, yet his electrifying win and historic margin of victory stunned the golf world and instantly catapulted him to superstardom. To mark the twentieth anniversary of this now iconic moment in sports history, Tiger Wo Leading up to the 1997 Masters Tournament, twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods was already one of the worlds most scrutinised and talked-about professional athletes, yet his electrifying win and historic margin of victory stunned the golf world and instantly catapulted him to superstardom. To mark the twentieth anniversary of this now iconic moment in sports history, Tiger Woods reflects for the first time on his record-setting win, and how it changed his life and the game of golf for ever. This riveting, insightful book chronicles Tigers lifelong physical and mental preparation for the tournament, his transition from amateur to professional status and the gripping shot-by-shot details of how he turned a tough first round into a Masters win for the ages. Woods contemplates the invaluable guidance he has received over the years from his parents, as well as the advice offered by fellow golf pros and legends. He also talks candidly about his relationship with the media, and he examines the sweeping changes that have been made to the game and what they mean for the future of golf. Filled with incredible, never-before-seen photos, Unprecedented is both a meticulous reconstruction of one of golfs greatest ever performances and a rare look behind the curtain of fame at the hard work and dedication that positioned Tiger Woods to make sports history.
Leading up to the 1997 Masters Tournament, twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods was already one of the worlds most scrutinised and talked-about professional athletes, yet his electrifying win and historic margin of victory stunned the golf world and instantly catapulted him to superstardom. To mark the twentieth anniversary of this now iconic moment in sports history, Tiger Wo Leading up to the 1997 Masters Tournament, twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods was already one of the worlds most scrutinised and talked-about professional athletes, yet his electrifying win and historic margin of victory stunned the golf world and instantly catapulted him to superstardom. To mark the... Read More