Renowned American professional golfer Tiger Woods, celebrated as one of the greatest golfers of all time, has achieved a significant financial milestone as his net worth soared to an impressive $1.1 billion, cementing his position among U.S. Black billionaires.
Forbes, a U.S. business magazine that tracks the wealth of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals, revealed that Woods’ net worth has increased by $100 million since the start of the year, rising from $1 billion on Jan. 1 to $1.1 billion at the time of writing.
Woods, who achieved the coveted billionaire status in 2022, a milestone that saw him become the second active athlete to attain such a distinction following LeBron James, now stands not only among America’s richest Black billionaires, but also among the world’s Black billionaires.
His fortune status has earned him a place in the exclusive league of the world’s richest Black billionaires. Forbes further ranks Woods as the 2,463rd wealthiest individual on the planet.
At present, Woods holds a net worth of $1.1 billion, a testament to his shrewd financial decisions and diversified investments. These include his earnings from a storied golf career and his wide-ranging investments through TGR Ventures.
Through TGR Ventures, Woods has invested in various ventures, such as Full Swing, a golf technology training tool; Heard, a pioneering hospitality software startup; and PopStroke, an upscale mini-golf experience that has expanded its footprint to several locations across the United States.
Woods’ enduring commitment to crafting a legacy that extends beyond his legendary golfing career is evident in his creation of TGR Ventures. This innovative venture is a unified platform for his entrepreneurial and philanthropic pursuits outside the golf course.Â
“TGR is my chapter two — my way of building a legacy that’s about more than birdies and bogies” Woods said, commenting on his aspiration to construct a legacy that transcends his achievements on the links, an ambition that reflects his depth beyond golfing scores.
Throughout his professional career, Woods has amassed a staggering $1.8 billion, a sum that includes $121 million in prize money on the PGA Tour, setting a new record. His resilience and ambition continue to inspire people within and beyond the golfing realm.
