Tiger Woods wins at St Andrews | The Open Official Film 2000

the town of Sand Andrews for a time, the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, forever synonymous with the game of golf. The ancient course linking West Sands and Sam Andrews Bay to the city itself is known as the home of the sport and this year, for 26. By the time it hosted the Open Championship, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club had brought the oldest tournament in golf to the most famous venue in the game for the new century, overseeing it for the first time was the new secretary, well, he has it all this year having this millennium. . Andrew's home for golf has wonderful weather, there are great crowds and I think all the players and visitors here say it is the most wonderful championship they have ever attended and I am sure that the crowning of the worthy winner on Sunday will be Tiger Woods or the US Open.

The champion was the big favorite, if there is anyone who wants to win, he will want to do it with the US Open at Pebble Beach and will wonder when at the British Open, the US senators, only one man had achieved that feat, it was expected that Jack Nicklaus was the most successful. The golfer of the 20th century would play his last Open. I had a love affair with st. Andrews, from the first time I saw it, what Jack saw this year was an older course, longer but faster, in perfect condition, its main defense, all 112 bunkers have been reversed, making the hazards deeper and steeper than in recent years.

All the bunkers returned to claim their victims. They outdid themselves in the butters. They are very, very, very difficult. The toughest I've ever seen. This year's champion would join a list of winners in the home of golf, which includes Nick Faldo in 1990, so to speak. you are going to win an Open you want to win their lounge chairs and Sibbi for esteros in 1984 their celebration to remain one of the most enduring sports images everything would remain forever in my mind before the championship began slanted arrows received an honorary degree from the University of St. Andrews for his contribution to golf, he and Coleen Montgomery followed Nicklaus and Gary players to become long-time doctors in a special ceremony at the youngest home of dr.

Byas tariffs, you feel that you called me teacher. I was at the 129th Open celebration in the millennium year survey. I joined 21 other past winners for the traditional photo session and champions dinner. The guest of honor was 88-year-old Sam Snead, who returns to Sand Andrews for the first time since winning the Open here in 1946, an achievement that earned him almost universal recognition Mr. Hogan, I didn't say anything, he moved on, mr. . Hogan and I have been saying if they keep coming in, we ran in front of them, he said sir, I said, I'm not Hogan, he says, you're you, you're somebody, I said, you better believe in that turtle 54 years. about slamming Sam returned not only to pose for the press and dine in the clubhouse, but also to play on the old course once again.

We are absolutely delighted to have so many great champions from the past joining us in our millennium celebrations in a four-hole tournament. organized for previous winners on the eve of the championship the pairings included Watson and Nicklaus and Trevino and Jaclyn for the record, it was won by Paul Lawrie and Tom. So Scott and Lane, thank you for joining us on what I think we can all agree on. It has been an unforgettable occasion. I hope to see you tomorrow for the start of the 129th Open Championship. The first day the weather was warm, sunny and calm.

The score would surely be low. I have the grace to admire the first golf. field and conditions and it will be a wonderful championship when the gun girls Dennis clocked the player Woods in 9:30 but he had a quiet morning at the office the first eight holes did not yield birdies but neither did drop shots his card was seven a adrift of the early leaders, but he was simply stalking the field at the turn that the

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pounced on every time you start any major championship leads the straight pairs. I'll take it and I was able to make a nice birdie on 9 and a wonderful two putt.

At the 10th, Woods had made his first two shots of the championship and more would follow on the par-4 12th. He teed it up to the green, a drive of nearly 300 yards in parts from there and was 3 under par at the 14th pitch. his chip for Eagles shaved the hole, his share found the bottom under his fifth birdie in seven holes, followed on the 15th, the infamous 17th, the hole in the road stood between Tiger and a sinister league grass in the first round with his second shot, his power allowed him to get his ball out of the rough terrain his touch with the stroke meant a first round without bogeys 67 Woods was at the top of the leaderboard, he would enjoy his lunch on the first day today I played well and many good shots They made a lot of good putts and you know, there are only a few birdies coming, you see Tiger at 500, you haven't even started your round, you know you did your training, Ernie dedicated himself to attacking the Tigers' lead with the little breeze that there was on the day. first day, a 33 out included a putt. from 50 yards on the 6th, this shot was common during the week at home, however, it was exceptional on the 10th, the South African made it 379 yards in one shot and two putts from there yielded just another birdie.

His playing partner David Duval also scored well. The world number 2 completed 70 shots, 2 fewer than Park, but it was a lesser-known American who tied the Tigers' score. Left-hander Steve Flesch completed 67 despite it being his first visit to St. Andrews, it was others who finished the first day. at the top of the leaderboard, yet in the shadows of the afternoon he played this sublime 6-iron to the 17th and snatched the lead overnight from the

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and meat 17 must be the shadow today because you can do any number and then come up with a three and then you know, get the advantage and it's very satisfying.

A low scoring day saw a host of players at 4-under par behind Flesh Woods and at the US Open Woods had beaten the ELLs by 15 strokes, but after the first day the South African held on. the advantage and if he beats me about 15 years from this city, an investigation into the identity of Lee Treviño's caddy discovered Willy Aitchison, who had carried the Mexican flags when he won his two Opens in the early seventies, the couple came together to form this special championship. an experienced double act I'm turning 61 in December and I have no idea how he's doing, but I tried to tell him that if he fell over there and these lips wouldn't touch his, I'd kick him in the ribs, but if he shaves his mustache, I'd blow some in his mouth, yeah, Willy and Arnold Palmer, Anderson's former caddy, became Hall of Fame caddies during the week, as did Peter Coleman, Bernhard Langer, as an all-time running back. life, they won many tournaments together, we lost some. together too, but we won quite a few, so hopefully there are a few more under their belts, we didn't lose anything, while Tip and Willie won the

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, Langer and Coleman ducked, they would be willing to rectify that when the time comes.

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ing day weekend Notah Begay was also turning back the clock on Carnoustie in 1999 as he rowed as Jean van de Velde appreciated the irony the boy had once starred in, but his aquatic exploits on the 17th were part of a triple bogey 7 we would hear no more of his challenge as Sergio Garcia was 21 strokes behind his first round at Carnoustie that chip fell on the 16th and in orbit 17c held from a country mile for what would have been just the fifth birdie. of the day in the hole in the road with a less happy character was dr.

Mount the Scott would have another big frustrating of all the famous names attracted to five during the week, few generated more interest than the world's best known cruise ship, the qe2, arrived off the coast of Anstruther in glorious sunshine and played host to more than 1,000 golfers. bands including one lucky winner of the competition, my name is Charlie Kelly and I represent Craig Wood Golf & Country Club. I'm very excited to be here because there's a story that I don't know, whether it's true or not, that Craig Wood holds the record for the longest drive here on the Old Course and St.

Andrews passengers who were going to see Tiger Woods and Jack or Craig Woods' plate were transported ashore and driven into the countryside, unfortunately for Charlie, his search proved fruitless. Charlie had the compensation of watching the leaders play. It was part of the largest single-day attendance in the history of the open as fans bathed in another glorious day of sunshine on Friday, however for Ernie Elves it was a miserable morning with the weather once again mild, he knew those behind would make up for the shots being cold, others couldn't do better than an even par 72. made hay in the sun American journeyman David Toms shot a 67 in his first open, this was his tee shot in the short eleventh.

His compatriot Steve Flesch maintained her challenge by shooting 70 to finish one behind Tom at 7 under, while Sergio Garcia continued the short game. To surprise midway through the second round, these three were leading the standings when the cut was made midway. Gary Player had to return home, but the good news for him was that the pants he wore in 1960 still fit well. Four years later, a young Jack Nicklaus arrived at St. Andrews and took second place in 1970. Jack had fulfilled his desire to win at St. Andrews as a player who would miss the weekend, but received the most affectionate expulsion.

The reception we received at each hole today was very nice. The people were great, they let me know they appreciated the good years I've had in Scotland and gave me a very, very nice send-off when a parting shot on jack 18 reminded the galleries why he was the best golfer in the world. the body can handle the desire to compete, he may be back but for now it's goodbye, most likely I played my last hole at the British Open, it has always been my favorite event and I will miss it because Niklaus is gone . stage left his heir apparent waiting in the wings ready to make the most of the calm conditions.

I knew that if I could go out and play solid and take advantage of my opportunities when I got the chance, then I could probably put up a good number and I just tried to be as patient as possible. The Tigers' patience was not tested for long. This for a birdie on the first at the 464 yard line. Woods pulled out a 9-iron for a second shot and this imperious shot brought in another Tiger who was 7 under par. just before the par 5, the fifth in the

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, the eagle share from distance was exquisitely judged, but putting a head on five was a really tough putt and the bill would get it close like that, it felt pretty good, it was a long, hot afternoon that required patience. but Woods, 3 under par in the first five holes, remained calm today, he had sunk his teeth into the initial holes that had resisted him yesterday, on the 9th, another piece was torn off and

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, the twelfth, surrendered to the attack Just like the fourteenth of the second irony: sticking to his game plan Woods was clinically dismantling the old course, a turning point seemed possible on the 17th hole, once again fortunately finding the grass between the path and the road, Forest had to conjure an up and down to avoid dropping his first The championship chip shot wasn't exactly easy and I played it right from the right edge of the bunker, I used to tip it back and it was a double breaking putt when it held up Once again the fear was confirmed that it would be his mood for just the last easy hole to play which was 11 under par, the plan on the 18th was to find the hitting surface safely and the plan had been executed At face value, it's not very often that you try to hit the ball 20 or 30 feet from 60 yards. and he thinks that one good shot, two more strokes and the woods would be round at 66.

The record galleries knew that they had witnessed a genius who, with an impeccable exhibition of golf woods, had brought the old course to its knees and had made with control of the championship. Jack who missed the cut included 1995 winner John Daly and Seve, who only left after reminding us of his comeback powers, the second round 69 offered by stereo some hope of ending his miserable form and the defense of poor Laura's title ended on the second day, Manny's Irma and claimed the shot of the tournament, the South African held on in two in the fifth, only the fourth albatross in the history of the open by a Tiger Woods midfielder led by three shots.

García was a victim of 17 to leave. David Tom is alone in second place, but the chasing group included some big-name players at the weekend and the world number one was as calm as the weather, once again there was a record crowd: 49,000 people turned up to see if Woods could take one more step towards the Grand Slam. of major titles at the age of 24 once again enjoyed the warm sun and the Old Course was once again left unprotected by only a gentle breeze on the 2nd hole. Woods encouraged the rest of the field by missing a short putt for par.

The unthinkable had happened for the first time in 63 holes of a major golf championship. TigerWoods had to record a bogey on his card. There was only one recast. The next full cart gate had birdie and Woods returned to 11 under par further down the back nine. It was a heavyweight challenge, the current European number one, Darren Clarke, was eliminated in 33. His approach to the seventh Ernie Else fan club had been working hard and responded with five birdies in eight holes, this one coming at the sixth, but the real step forward. On Saturday, promising birdies at the fourth, fifth, eighth and ninth with no drop shots gave him an outside 32 and, although he was clearly struggling with a back injury, the Jacksonville man continued his run until he reached the 13th hole of 430 yards with a drive and a moment to set up another birdie and when he made a 10-footer at the last, he had moved to 10 under par with a round of 66, it would be enough to put him in the last group at the last day also shooting.

At 6 under par on Saturday was Bernhard Langer, his highest score in the Open was second here for seve in 84 and with his newly honored caddy he equaled his best round in the Open, another European who played well was Thomas Bjorn, his second in the seventies. He pushed to 9 under par and when he hit another shot to finish at 10 under par, it looked more than ever for a big game. with his rivals closing in, he would accelerate on the short eighth, one hundred and seventy-five yards to the pine forest, hit it 175 and a half yards with his Six Isle, it was around the circuit where Tiger had made his move on the first day today.

He scored consecutive birdies as he holed out another three-putt part of the night. The clear forest dominated the countryside once again. The open-air tent village is rapidly growing into a tent city these days and among those inhabitants was the tiger. Cubs who received free tuition at the PGA Junior Golf Center. Two thousand lessons were taught by 21 PGA professionals as well as some of the students. Ernie was having trouble with his driver the most. The good work done at the start was undone on the 12th, when a double bogey occurred. he got back to 8 under, the momentum was lost and Elson put his name on the leaderboard thanks to the affable American Loren Roberts.

The rounds of 69 and 68 were joined by a third day 70 that ended with a three at the end for a 9-under par. overall Sergio García, however, saw his challenge disappear with a 73. This miss on the 15th was followed by a long visit to the roadside bunker. Steve Flesch was also pulling away scoring 38 on the back nine while others were making his mistakes. Woods took advantage of his lead of 10 and 11 were played to par and then another birdie barrage turned the screw first with an exquisite throw towards the bank to set up the part of 12. 14 under par and then another part from the distance shot into the middle of a glass on the 13th. 15. under on the next, followed caddy Steve Williams' instructions to the letter with his second on the par-5 Elysian Fields in the woods on the 14th fairway, taking the ball 272 yards to the in front of the green and finished the two mandatory parts they gave him on a high note.

His sixth birdie of the day gave him a six-shot lead in 17th place. The most knowledgeable gallery in golf recognized that this 24-year-old was in total control. They knew they were witnessing history in this most historic golf venue. The three parts and the drop graph are not significant. at least suggested that the tiger was deadly once again the bogey was followed by a brilliant birdie Woods US Open and Masters victories came by record margins in the open would have a six-stroke lead going into his final run, the greater the advantage, I think The more pressure you feel, I have played the big leads before, it will be a success, but we will see you tomorrow, so the two highest ranked players in the world would form the final pairing of the

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Darren Clarke would be partly his Ryder. Cup teammate Thomas Bjorn, with five Americans filling out the next six races, the warm weather and record crowds brought a festive atmosphere to the city during the week, as the field emptied on Saturday night, so the streets and taverns were filled, numerous events were organized and restaurants were closed. Local merchants, fully stocked, posted record profits and one businessman even set up a humidor to cater to cigar-loving American visitors on the eve of the city's final day, although Woods is rumored to have ordered the field. of practice to be open on Sunday, July 23, the early birds reserved their places for the next day Woods arrived having managed to miss the 112 bunkers in each of his first three rounds the work until the obstacles has been lost ibaka He was in a bunker Everyone the days I was here it was in a practice group in case a designated green keeper came out on Tiger to clean up in case he might make a mistake in the final round.

John Wells, the lucky chosen one. I've never met Tiger Woods in my life and it's great to be the one who pulled the guy who made the draw a big drink out of his hat. I think tonight I hope I can use my rake because my money was on Darren Clarke on Thursday and if I can use my lake a bit I thought I might turn up as the first two were getting ready for the final act. Dave and I are great friends, so we'll enjoy each other's company and give it our all. We have I'm going to try to win my first major championship.

He will be trying to complete a Slam, so there will be some pressure on both sides. Tiger Woods Woods was safely away in the first but was unable to improve his score. On the first few holes for the first few players there was an outstanding outside 9 by Paul Azinger. He covered them in just 30 shots. His six birdies included this one on the hole across the sixth. Earnie more returned to the track. Four birdies in the first five holes moved him. Uphill once again in his yo-yo championship, although he was still five lengths out of the woods, at least he was taking one last shot when I made birdie on the first day.

I thought it didn't cure my Kelly, you know, I might as well give it. Try again and see how many birdies we can make. Darren Clarke also advanced early with birdies at the first and third Tom Lehman had been hanging around the leaders all week on the final morning. He also improved his score, while Loren Roberts, known for his touch with the putter, maintained his position by putting this one in the fifth. Thomas Bjorn had dropped down the charts at the fourth and fifth, but his approach to six inspired him to add two more birdies before the turn if I can swing the golf club like I have the last few days and putt like I have, you know, I can show you I have a little game going on right now, and Duvall showed you a game on the first few holes, took a shot in the woods on the second afterward. this magnificent shot and on the next he played another good approach to 15 feet as he rolled into the bounce.

Deauville had cut off two Tigers lean shots. If anyone could challenge Woods, then it would probably be his playing time. I'm going to go out and play the best I can and no matter what happens answering the double three votes Woods got one of his own in the fourth to regain a five shot lead after the first four holes this was the position that the ELL and Duvall They shared second place and Paul Azinger was in the clubhouse at 8 under par in the fifth, Duval had a glorious opportunity to cut another shot off the Tigers' lead but squandered the opportunity not to be deterred, however, Duvall continued hitting the ball towards his target, this arrowed wedge shot set him up on the 6th and when he nailed his share of the birdie on the 7th he had the lead on the hardwoods overnight, perhaps the game had returned and David Toms also scored well .

He had made two shots when he reached the eighth, the pot would fall and so with the birdie. attempt on the ninth playing the back nine 'Fred Couples delighted the crowd by contributing for an eagle on the 14th the ball seemed to have brakes and direction for Elle the wheels came off once again around the circuit the power attempted 11 got away no he would win his third major until my head went up on the front nine, I just stopped at the back and that's how it appears in the video. Darren Clarke also ran out of fuel in the corner and couldn't have done better. that even at the incoming car, so David Toms and Duvall emerged as the only threat to Tiger midway through the final round, her lead had been reduced to three strokes by the time the final pair turned on her.

Duval's Drive had missed the bunker by a yard and left him with nothing more than a chip shot, right field, however, came to the shortest two in one, but was a considerable distance from the house, while his rivals had birdie opportunities on the 10th. Tom's missed his par putt on the 11th to retire. From the fight, it was now a match between Val and Woods. The tubes ran the finished chip 11 feet away. Now it was up to Tiger to enter him. If Devon could withstand the pressure, he would be on Woods for the first time all week.

The advantage of him. would be reduced to 2 by leaving his boat nine feet from Hull Woods had volunteered for Hope the final round had reached its decisive moment failed to read the speed of the patting surface du Val fell short, leaving Tiger the chance to regain a four-shot superiority four shots ahead seven holes to go it would take a miracle to stop Woodsman No with xi halved in par woods had rounded the 12th green while Deauville ran into trouble and needed a putt to save the par Duval's challenge was over woods held on to go 19 under and stretch his lead out of sight later Bjorn's failure to save par only confirmed who would win the race he was now in second place it certainly looks like someone is playing golf on a different planet than the rest of us, but when he brings a game, it's just a different class and sometimes someone follows him because they're playing the best golf of their life.

John had spent a fruitless afternoon with his rake, every time a player goes into a bunker it's locked, but Tiger was keeping a perfect set of zeros none at all the way he's playing it doesn't look like he's going to hear just one league above everyone else waiting at valve 13 finally put an end to John's unemployment by stirring up some sand, but for the American, the worst was yet to come on the 18th. Fred Couples once again managed a good finish open. 9 under par would give him sixth place, while on the 13th, Do Valles' afternoon was becoming more miserable by the minute and everything revolved around the front nine.

That's as bad as everything going backwards, there was no doubt who would win the title, the questions now were: would Tiger hold on and beat Faldo's total record of 18 under par and who would finish second in the 14th drive of the Tigres, found another street ahead. on the 16th, David Toms held on from distance to make some repairs on a dismal back nine, he returned to ten on the way, he would finish the championship trying to finish a shot better, he was another person who would forgive after the third in 11, this It was his third shot in the last, the procession of victories for Woods, which had actually begun on the second day, was now in full swing.

Eles finished at 11 under par and the clubhouse leader, but knew he would be playing second fiddle to Tiger in the third major of the year. The succession played brilliantly at times and very mediocre at times so overall all week just above mediocre, I guess at 14 Woods Eagle Putt got away, he was almost on the green again and the tap-in meant there was made birdie on the hole every day. Tom Lemon, the 1996 champion, needed three of the last to join the ELLs at 11 under, but he was not up to the task. He finished tied with Tom's three rounds of 70 with a 68, it was a good score, but not good enough when Woods is playing on the 17th Wood made his poorest shot of the week, but he could easily round the road hull bunker from there with a nine-stroke lead.

He didn't matter. He made some bad shots, but they finished well. You need to be lucky. The Deauville team, however, encountered major problems, a hoe bunker, the most cavernous of all, their back nine was becoming a nightmare. However, the engraver was able to complete his work and return home sooner than ever. There will be no playoff this year as Thomas Bjorn closing in on 18 regained his chance to join the ELLs in the clubhouse at 11 under and claim joint second place for Denmark. If the former field had chosen a victim to take revenge for the low score, then it was David Duval, who had already played two shots. and he didn't escape danger, now he found himself in a desperate position, I mean, I had to play it backwards and all that, and you know, more than anything, I try not to hit myself with it after an eternity in the hole, Deauville finally he saved with his sixth shot two packs later, can't even eat beyond safe, made his par to tie and all that was left was for Tiger Woods to makestory at the age of 24.

Tiger Woods had arrived at the home of golf and in a display of surpassing brilliance that had achieved the Grand Slam there was no close ending but no one went home before having witnessed history being made. woods had confirmed his total dominance not only of this championship but of the game itself two halves from the back of the green would give him a total of 19 under par and break Faldo's record. David Duvall scored an agonizing 43 strokes and ultimately finished tied for 11th, 12 strokes behind his good friend, so with a record total, Tiger Woods won the first match by 8 strokes at the end and doing so. so I had taken the game of golf to a new level when David was done and I was done.

I went up to him and basically said, "you're a real champion and you walked away like a champion." Tiger left as a supreme champion. Ernie more. and Thomas Bjorn tied for second place with Lemon Tom's and the couples filled the minor places with a score of 269 the gold medal winner and champion golfer of the year Tiger Woods RNA captain Sir Michael banality presented the trophy to the most fitting winner of the new millennium, the greatest golfer to ever win the game's biggest championship and most famous venue for a chance to complete the slam here in st.

Andrews and ironically it all comes down to this tournament, the Open Championship in st. Andrews, the home of golf, it's been a very special week and to come back here and finally win here is really special and I'm looking forward to next year and then defending my title. Thank you so much. Woods became only the fifth man. in history to win the Grand Slam joining the Saracen player Hogan and Jack Nicklaus involves the most exclusive club. They have been the elite players who have ever played this sport. Being in the same breath as those guys makes it very special.