Tiger Woods' life and golf career is explored in this installment from the "Discover the Life of a Sports Star" series. After an introduction complete with general statistics and a description of "phenomenon" and how that word applies to Tiger, the book delves into his childhood. Tiger's multicultural background is described as well as how he became interested in golf. Tiger's appearances on TV shows, including how he won a putting match against Bob Hope, are explained. Tiger's childhood golfing achievements and the training he received from his father is described. Tiger's growth from amateur to professional, including his win in the Masters, is described. The fact that he is the first non-Caucasian Masters Champion is emphasized. A timeline of Tiger's life, a glossary, and numerous color photographs accentuate this biography of the athlete. 2004, Rourke, Ages 8 up.