E ldrick "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most transformative figures in the history of the sport. His arrival on the professional scene in the late 1990s created a massive surge in the popularity of golf, attracting new fans and leading to huge increases in television ratings and prize money. His incredible talent, charismatic personality, and multicultural background made him one of the most famous and marketable athletes in the world.

His dominance on the golf course, where he has won 15 major championships, is legendary. However, the vast majority of his billion-dollar fortune has been made off the course. He has been a marketing juggernaut, signing a series of massive and long-running endorsement deals with global brands, most notably Nike, which built its entire golf division around him. He also has a successful golf course design business and other ventures. He is one of only a handful of athletes to have achieved billionaire status.