The Ascent of a Golden Career
The realm of rankings was no exception to his rapid ascent, as he achieved the pinnacle of the Official World Golf Ranking in unparalleled fashion. Astonishingly, after a mere 42 weeks as a professional, Woods cemented his status as the youngest-ever No. 1 golfer at a remarkable age of 21 years and 24 weeks.
It is worth noting that the esteemed German golfing legend, Bernhard Langer, was the first individual to grasp the coveted top spot, eight years older than Tiger, further underscoring the significance of his groundbreaking achievement.
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