Tiger Woods is one of the most iconic golfers of all time, and 2001 was arguably his best season to date. In that year alone, he won nine tournaments around the world and had an incredible winning streak during which he won seven tournaments in a row. Additionally, Tiger achieved a career-best scoring average of 68.17 strokes per round over the course of 61 rounds played throughout the season. His total earnings for 2001 amounted to $6,616,585 – more than double what any other golfer earned that year – making him not only one of the most successful players on tour but also one of its highest paid athletes.
