Tiger Woods is Athlete of the Decade : Tiger Wood 2009 Photos

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On December 16 2009, Associated Press declared Top Athlete of the Decade as Tiger woods. AP member editors gave 56 of the 142 votes to Tiger Woods. Nobody has ruled sports like Tiger Woods ruled golf in last 10 years. Here is provided information about Top Athlete of the decade: Tiger Wood 2009.

About Tiger Wood:

Eldrick Tont Woods was well-known for his golf performance before he turned into infamous due to one of the biggest sex scandals. His wife Elin is rumored to be leaving him because of fourteen girls revealed her tales. 33 years old Tiger got 64 international titles from 2000 to 2009. His 56 PGA tour victories gave him 30 percent for winning. Tiger Woods was also runner-up six times. Last 10 years in golf ranking, Tiger Wood was succeeded many times. In Nov.27, car accident at outside of his Florida home that started out sensational tale about his unfaithfulness then over half votes were went back. He won 64 events around the world as well as 12 major events and hoisted prize in every continent golf played. He missed only one time with lead going into the final round.

At least three times, Tiger woods won major championships. At pebble, 15-stroke triumph in the 2000 US open tournament. At Torrey Pines, he got victory over Rocco Mediate in 2008 US open. He won 2 runaway one with 8-stroke during 2000 and other with 5-stroke during 2005 in the open championship at St Andrews.

During decade as player of the year, PGA of America recognized Woods 8 times. Tiger also won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average and Jack Nicklaus Trophy for PGA tour player of the year 7 times.

Tiger Woods got 56 of 142 votes through AP editors. On 2nd position, Lance Armstrong won six times the Tour de France during the decade and he got 33 votes. Roger Federer won more Grand Slam singles titles compare with other male tennis player and he finished 3rd with 25 votes. Michael Phelps who is Olympic swimmer came in 4th with 13 votes, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady received 6 votes, and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt got 4 votes. Five other athletes got one vote each.

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