By Scott Gummer
Name: Eldrick “Tiger” Woods
Born: December 30, 1975
Hometown: Cypress, CA
College: Stanford
Turned pro: 1996
PGA Tour victories: 55
Major championships: 10
Web: tigerwoods.com
Tiger Woods has claimed victory in 10 of professional golf’s coveted major
championships: The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA Championship.
He has won 55 PGA Tour events and banked over $66 million in prize money. He
earns an estimated $80 million per year in endorsements and appearance fees.
He has a big house, fancy cars, a mega-yacht, a private plane, and a well-endowed
charitable foundation. He’s handsome, has a beautiful wife and a child on the way.
What more could Tiger Woods possibly want? A party!
In addition to being the earth’s greatest golfer, Tiger
Woods is the host of one of the biggest blowout
bashes in Las Vegas. Now in its 10th year, the
annual TigerJam is a see-and-be-seen scene unlike
any other, with musical legends and celebs flocking
to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for a concert and auction that has raised over $10 million for
charity to date.
Despite a hectic schedule that includes playing (and
usually winning) golf tournaments around the world,
filming commercials, starring in a best-selling video
game, opening a golf course design business, and
preparing for fatherhood, Tiger took time out to talk
about his favorite visit to Vegas each year.
Q. TigerJam has become one of the hottest
tickets in Las Vegas. What is the secret to its
success?
A. I think it’s a combination of everything that makes
TigerJam great. We have an awesome venue at
Mandalay Bay, phenomenal music, great guests, and
amazing sponsors and fans.