This archive report was first published on 28 October 2019.
On Monday, October 28, 2019, Tiger Woods made history by securing his 82nd US PGA Tour win at the weather-disrupted Zozo Championship in Japan.
Jack Nicklaus, a golfing legend with 18 majors, was among the first to congratulate Woods on his achievement, tweeting, "Incredibly happy for @TigerWoods - and for game of golf - on his 82nd @PGATOUR win."
Woods' win tied him with Sam Snead's all-time mark for PGA Tour wins, a feat that has been years in the making. The golfing great had been one victory short of Snead since winning his 15th major at the US Masters in April and had not played for nine weeks after having left knee surgery in August.
Woods carded a final-round three-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over home favourite Hideki Matsuyama. World number 14 Tony Finau, who was also in the field in Japan, called Woods a "Living legend!" on Twitter, while PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan described the moment as "one of those 'wow' moments".
World number two Rory McIlroy, who tied third, six strokes behind Woods, said he'd have to win "six times a year for the next 10 years" to get close to Woods' record. US Open champion Gary Woodland, who had a front-row seat as Woods's playing partner for the last two rounds, praised Woods' determination and skill, saying, "To battle through the injuries he's dealt with, gosh, he's young and he's playing unbelievable. I think there's a lot more in store."
