The Birth of a Sporting Legend
Having secured his third consecutive U.S. Amateur triumph, he embarked on his professional journey, instantly propelled into stardom with Nike’s “Hello, world” campaign that turned him into a millionaire even before swinging a professional shot. The 1996 Las Vegas Invitational marked his inaugural professional victory, earning him $297,000 and a coveted spot in the 1997 Masters.
On that Sunday, while Davis Love III pursued contention, a small but captivated crowd observed in awe the uproar emanating from Tiger Woods’ electrifying performance on the historic back nine.
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