“Tiger Woods Reveals His Biggest Regret—And It’s Not What You Think!”
Tiger Woods, one of the most iconic figures in golf, recently revealed that he has just one regret in his life. Over a prestigious 28-year professional career, the 48-year-old from California has achieved nearly every accolade in the sport. Since turning professional in 1996 at the age of 20, Woods has won 15 major championships…
Tiger Woods, one of the most iconic figures in golf, recently revealed that he has just one regret in his life. Over a prestigious 28-year professional career, the 48-year-old from California has achieved nearly every accolade in the sport. Since turning professional in 1996 at the age of 20, Woods has won 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour events.
Despite his incredible success, including becoming the youngest-ever Masters winner in 1997 with a total score of -18, Woods regrets not spending an additional year at Stanford University. In an interview with CBS Sports, when asked about the toughest moment in his life, Woods shared, “The only regret I have in life is not spending another year at Stanford, and I wish I would’ve had one more year.”
When pressed further by the interviewer, who seemed surprised given the challenges Woods has faced in his life, Woods reaffirmed, “All the things I’ve been through are tough, yes. They’ve been tough, but they’ve been great for me, but I wish I would’ve gone one more year at Stanford.”
Woods attended Stanford on a golf scholarship, enrolling in 1994. During his time there, he majored in economics and quickly made a name for himself on the university’s golf team. In just two years, he won 11 tournaments, tying the record for most victories by a Stanford player.
Reflecting on his time at the university, Woods spoke fondly of the experience: “I had such a great time playing golf at Stanford. Just all the practicing, playing, and qualifying. It was always fun being around each other. What sets Stanford apart is the combination of quality athletics with an unmatched educational experience.”
He also highlighted the intellectual environment at Stanford, mentioning that Condoleezza Rice was the Provost during his time there, and one of his economics professors had been an advisor to President Clinton. “It was so intellectually stimulating to be challenged all the time,” Woods said. “You must soak up that experience. It was one of the best times in my life.”
Despite his regret about leaving Stanford early, the decision clearly paid off in the long run. Woods went on to achieve an extraordinary career in professional golf, with highlights including four PGA Championships, five Masters titles, three U.S. Open victories, and three Open Championships. He has also spent a record 683 weeks as the World No. 1 golfer, more than any other player in history.
While his last major win came at the 2019 Masters, where he edged out competitors like Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson by a single stroke, Woods continues to compete at the highest level. In 2024, he appeared at all four major tournaments, making the cut at the Masters in Augusta this past April. Despite the challenges and controversies he’s faced, Woods remains a dominant figure in the world of golf, with no signs of slowing down.