Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods, widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, transitioned into golf course design following his unparalleled playing career. With 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour victories, Woods brought decades of competitive insight to his design work through TGR Design, his course architecture firm.

Woods's design philosophy emphasizes strategic variety and risk-reward opportunities informed by his championship-level understanding of the game. His work aims to challenge accomplished players while remaining accessible to golfers of varying abilities. Bluejack National in Montgomery, Texas, represents his first solo design in the United States, featuring a short course and practice facilities alongside the main layout. El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas showcases his ability to route courses through dramatic natural terrain along Mexico's Pacific coast.

Though his full-time playing career concluded following serious injuries from a 2021 car accident, Woods has continued developing his design portfolio, applying the same attention to detail that defined his competitive achievements.

Sources: Wikipedia article on Tiger Woods; course list from Course Vaults.