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Tiger Woods’ billion-dollar birdie

Woods' salary, endorsements, and other income totalled more than $1.7 billion during his 27-year career.

Tiger Woods, a 15-time major golf champion, has joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James, who have a $1 billion net worth.

Tiger Woods made a comeback at the age of 46 after suffering severe leg injuries in a car accident in February 2021. Since then, he has earned approximately $1.7 billion in prize money, endorsements, and business deals during his 27-year career, according to Forbes.

Let’s take a look at Tiger Woods’ endorsements, net worth and charitable contributions:

Endorsements:

Tiger Woods made his pro debut in 1996 when he signed a contract with Nike.

Later, in 2020, he earned $60 million in endorsements from companies such as Gatorade, Bridgestone, Hero Motocorp, Monster Energy, Nike, Rolex, TaylorMade, and Centinel Spine.

Other brands that sponsored Woods included PopStroke, Vantelin Kowa, 2K Gaming, and Autograph.

Net worth:

Tiger Woods has a net worth of at least $1 billion based on his lifetime earnings, joining James and Jordan as the only three athletes to reach the 10-figure mark.

Woods owns some of the world’s more luxurious cars: Lamborghini Murcielago, S Class Mercedes Benz, CADILLAC ESCALADE, BUICK BENGAL, PORSCHE CARRERA GT, BUICK VELITE, MERCEDES-BENZ S65 and many more.

In addition to the major corporations that have backed Woods, the golfer owns a golf design firm (TGR Design), an event organisation (TGR Live), TGR Ventures, and a hotel (The Woods).

Investments:

Nexus Luxury Collection is the golfer’s major investment, a multinational hospitality real estate development and investment management company. He also owns a luxury mini-golf course with multiple locations in Florida and a hospital software company.

Charity:

Tiger established the TGR Foundation in memory of his late father Earl Woods, a charitable organisation that provides scholarships to those in need. He has devoted much of his life and money to improving the health and well-being of children throughout America.

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