15 Of The Greatest Tiger Woods Quotes Of All Time

Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of his generation and he modernized the game in ways that nobody could have ever imagined. As the ‘face of golf’ for his entire adult life, Tiger Woods has spent ample time in front of a microphone and has dropped some legendary quotes over the years. These are the 15 greatest Tiger Woods quotes of all time.

As is often the case with prodigies, Tiger Woods was forced to grow up at very young age. He won his first PGA Tour tournament at 20 and his first Masters green jacket at just 21 years old.

Tiger has dropped some legendary quotes over the years, through the good times and bad, he’s never been at a loss for words. So for today, we take a look at the 15 greatest Tiger Woods quotes from over the years.

1. Tiger's First Rule Of Competition

“There’s no sense in going to a tournament if you don’t believe that you can win it. And that is the belief I have always had. And that is not going to change.” — Tiger Woods

2. Tiger Woods On Kids And Golf

“Don’t force your kids into sports. I never was. To this day, my dad has never asked me to go play golf. I ask him. It’s the child’s desire to play that matters, not the parent’s desire to have the child play. Fun. Keep it fun.” — Tiger Woods

3. Tiger On The Importance Of Work Ethic

“People don’t understand that when I grew up, I was never the most talented. I was never the biggest. I was never the fastest. I certainly was never the strongest. The only thing I had was my work ethic, and that’s been what has gotten me this far.” — Tiger Woods

4. Tiger Woods' Thoughts On Winning

“Winning is not always the barometer of getting better.” — Tiger Woods

5. Tiger Woods On Being A Role Model

“If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person’s life in a positive light, and that’s what I want to do. That’s what it’s all about.” — Tiger Woods

6. What Matters The Most According To Tiger Woods

“Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter.” — Tiger Woods

7. Tiger On Temptatoins After Finding Fame

“I felt that I had worked hard my entire life and deserved to enjoy all the temptations around me. I felt I was entitled, and thanks to money and fame, I didn’t have to go far to find them.” — Tiger Woods

8. Tiger's Stance On Improvement

“You can always become better.” — Tiger Woods

9. Woods On The Significance Of Major Championships

“You can win all the tournaments you want, but the majors are what you’re remembered for. It’s how you’re measured as a champion in our sport. The majors are where it’s at.” — Tiger Woods

10. Tiger On The Need For A Well-Balanced Meal

“I don’t cook, either. Not as long as they still deliver pizza.” — Tiger Woods

11. Tiger Woods On Making Headlines

“Sensationalism sells: Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story.” — Tiger Woods

12. Tiger Woods On Being Blessed

“If you’re lucky to have three close people in your life, you’re blessed.” — Tiger Woods

13. Tiger Woods On The Need To Compete

13. “I love to compete. That’s the essence of who I am.” — Tiger Woods

14. Tiger Woods On Pursuit Of Enlightment

“I don’t believe that human beings can achieve ultimate enlightenment, because humans have flaws.” — Tiger Woods

15. Who Is Tiger Woods?

“Golf is me.” — Tiger Woods