2025: A Milestone Year for the PGA Tour
The year 2025 in golf was notable for many reasons, but certainly not for Rory McIlroy claiming the Career Grand Slam as the sixth player to do so. Similarly, Scottie Scheffler’s dominance in major championships didn’t define the year either. Surprisingly, these achievements were overshadowed by a significant milestone in Tiger Woods’ career.
Tiger Woods marked 2025 by earning the Bob Uecker Memorial Trophy, awarded for his unprecedented streak of not playing a single round due to a torn Achilles tendon, thus going “0-for-2025.” His year was remarkably less eventful than others, reflecting a challenging period in his career.
Though Tiger wasn’t fully inactive, he did face awkward moments, such as misjudging a simulator shot in the new TGL league, mistaking a yardage of 199 yards for a mere 99. His blunder caused quite a laugh among teammates but highlighted the challenges he faced this year.
Major Golf Highlights and Unique Moments
The 2025 golf season had its share of memorable incidents. For example, Rory McIlroy ended up purchasing 1,100 spare Masters flags after winning the tournament, reliving a long-awaited victory after 17 years. Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin earned a “Bronze Medal” for triggering a giant water geyser during the Valspar Championship with a club protest.
Additionally, former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark was banned from Oakmont country club for kicking a locker door in frustration after missing the cut. As dramatic as that was, a humorous twist involved Scottie Scheffler getting arrested again, this time in a sequel to Happy Gilmore.
Cultural Moments in Golf and More
Celebratory karaoke became a recurring theme at the Zurich Classic, with winners performing classics like “We Are the Champions” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Meanwhile, golf saw an astounding moment with Nick Dunlap, a 21-year-old who dramatically improved from an 18-over par score in the first round of the Masters to a much smoother 1-under in the second.
Lastly, the year had a twist of fate for Ben Griffin, who quit golf to work as a mortgage loan officer but returned to the sport and secured two PGA Tour wins. His journey reflects not just personal growth, but the multifaceted life paths that golfers navigate.
