Winners
| Year | Championship | Match Play | Invitational | Champions |
| Year | Match Play | Invitational | Championship | World Cup |
| 2006 | Geoff Ogilvy (1/3) | Tiger Woods (11/18) | Tiger Woods (12/18) | Bernhard Langer and Marcel Siem |
| 2005 | David Toms | Tiger Woods (9/18) | Tiger Woods (10/18) | Stephen Dodd and Bradley Dredge |
| 2004 | Tiger Woods (8/18) | Stewart Cink | Ernie Els | Paul Casey and Luke Donald |
What is the World Golf Championship (WGC)?
The WGC concept was introduced to create a larger group of golf tournaments with a high global profile by bringing the leading golfers from different tours together on a more regular basis, rather than just for the major championships.
How many times has Tiger Woods won the WGC?
Multiple winners. Dustin Johnson is the only player to win all four individual WGCs. Tiger Woods' 18 WGC victories dwarfs his nearest rival, Johnson, with six. Although not counting as individual wins, Woods also won the then WGC-World Cup with the United States, and 2-time WGC winner Ernie Els won the same competition with South Africa.
What is the PGA World Tour?
The "World Tour" concept seems to have been dropped, but the four events usually attract almost all of the elite players who are eligible to compete and they rank among the most prestigious and high-profile events outside of the majors. The prize money on offer is very close to being the highest for any professional golf tournament.
When did stroke play start at the WGC?
WGC-HSBC Champions (2009–) Stroke play. The first three events all began in 1999, although the Bridgestone Invitational is the direct successor of the World Series of Golf, which began in 1976 and the Match Play Championship is a direct successor to the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf which began in 1995.
Who won the 2006 PGA Championship?
Tiger WoodsUnited States2006 PGA Championship/Winners
What are the 4 World Golf Championships?
The Grand Slam in professional golf means winning all of golf's major championships: The Masters Tournament, U.S. Open Championship, The Open Championship and U.S. PGA Championship.
What tournament was played at Austin Country Club?
the World Golf Championships-Austin Country Club became host of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play in 2006. One of four events held annually, the World Golf Championships are considered the highest-ranking tournaments in golf behind the four majors and the Players Championship.
How many World Golf Championships has Tiger Woods won?
18No one has had more success in the World Golf Championships than Tiger Woods. His 18 career World Golf Championships individual victories are 15 more than the next player (Geoff Ogilvy, 3). The $25.5 million he has earned in World Golf Championships events alone would put him at No.
What is the hardest golf tournament to win?
Which major has the hardest field? The PGA Championship has the strongest field of any of the four men's majors. The tournament is run by Professional Golfers' Association of America so, unlike the other three majors, no amateurs are in the field.
What is the biggest golf tournament in the world?
The Masters1. The Masters. The Masters, one of golf's four major tournaments, is widely recognized as the most prestigious golf tournament in the world by both players and fans, making it the clear pick for number one on this list.
What happened to the old Austin Country Club?
Gone are the nearby tennis courts and swimming pool. In 1984, the country club moved from Riverside to the Davenport Ranch development, which can be glimpsed when crossing the Pennybacker Bridge. When ACC took over the East Austin course for its Riverside Campus, several of the Maxwell-designed holes were altered.
What golf tournament is in Austin Texas?
The world's best players – 63 of the top 69, in fact – are in Austin, Texas, this week for the 2022 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. Designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1984, Austin Country Club has been the event host since 2016.
What year did the Austin Country Club open?
1899Austin Country Club was founded November 14, 1899 by Lewis Hancock, a man of more than ordinary vision. In those days country clubs and golf were practically unknown and we believe it correct to state that the Austin Golf Club (later to be renamed the Austin Country Club) was the first of its kind organized in Texas.
Who is the greatest golfer of all time?
Jack NicklausBased on the number of victories alone, Jack Nicklaus is hands down the best golfer of all time. He has a total of 73 PGA Tour wins, 10 Champions Tour trophies, and overall 115 worldwide wins.
How many hole in ones has Tiger Woods had?
20 holes-in-oneWoods has 20 holes-in-one, although, perhaps surprisingly, only three of those came on the PGA Tour. Even more strangely, those came in three successive years, way back in the 1990s. The first of Woods' PGA Tour aces came in the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open in his debut appearance as a professional.
Who is better Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus?
Who has more major wins: Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus? With 18 wins to his name, Nicklaus is currently leading. Woods stands at 15, and his last major title being the 2019 Masters. While the 46-year-old is confident about a win this year, Woods clinching the Masters title is not easy.
When did Austin Country Club host the World Golf Championships?
Host of the World Golf Championships. Austin Country Club became host of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play in 2006. One of four events held annually, the World Golf Championships are considered the highest-ranking tournaments in golf behind the four majors and the Players Championship.
Where was the 1999 WGC match play held?
Originally the WGC-Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship, the 1999 and 2000 events were held at La Costa, California. The tournament became the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in 2001, and moved to Australia, before being brought back to California just a year later. Arizona became the host state to the Match Play in 2007, ...
Which state hosted the Cadillac Match Play?
Arizona became the host state to the Match Play in 2007, with both The Gallery and Dove Mountain playing host. Harding Park then took over host duties when it became the Cadillac Match Play in 2015.
Who is the most successful golfer in the world?
Tiger Woods is far and away the most successful golfer in World Golf Championships history, having won 18 WGC trophies. However, the former World No.1 has never won the HSBC-Champions. The only man to have won all four WGC titles is Dustin Johnson. He has a single victory at the Match Play, Invitational and Champions to go with his three ...
Where was the 1999 WGC match play championship held?
Originally the WGC-Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship, the 1999 and 2000 events were held at La Costa, California . The tournament became the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in 2001, and moved to Australia, before being brought back to California just a year later.
How many WGC titles does DJ have?
DJ sits second on the WGC list with six titles. Phil Mickelson and Geoff Ogilvy have both won three WGC events, with both men having won one particular event twice. ‘Lefty’ won the Championship in both 2009 and 2018, while the Australian was the Match Play man in 2006 and 2009.
What is the WGC?
The idea behind the WGC was to create a large group of tournaments, which would bring golfers from all the major golf tours together on a more regular basis. Three of the four events first took place in 1999, in the Championship, Match Play, and the Invitational. The Champions event first took place in 2009.
What are the WGC events?
The four WGC events are all official money events on the PGA TOUR, European Tour and Japan Golf Tour, as well as being officially sanctioned by the Asian Tour, Sunshine Tour, and the PGA Tour of Australasia. The idea behind the WGC was to create a large group of tournaments, which would bring golfers from all the major golf tours together on ...
Where is Tiger Woods golfing in 2019?
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND – JULY 19: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the 18th during the second round of the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Tiger Woods is far and away the most successful golfer in World ...
When did Justin Thomas win the Bridgestone Invitational?
AKRON, OH – AUGUST 05: Justin Thomas poses with the Gary Player Cup after winning the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 5, 2018 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
