Great competitor, top shotmaker, the only player to win the U.S. Amateur three times, a smashing first year on the pro tour at age 20-Tiger Woods is a sports phenomenon. Now discover how he did it and what it cost him in a riveting story that captures the heart and soul of a magnificent American athlete. -The poignant love story behind his parents' marriage and a soldier's promise to name his son "Tiger" -A son's talent, a father's ambitions, and the tough mental games geared to either break him or make him a champion -The truth about college and his decision to go pro -A revealing close-up of Tiger under pressure, his most dramatic play-offs, and his worst rookie-year mistake -The big money: $40 million Nike deal and the hot Titleist contract -The race card-who played it and why-and how Tiger changed the game forever... -His journey to the 1997 Masters and a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team

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