Tiger Woods didn’t just win four majors—he owned them. “Tiger Slam” shows how one golfer reshaped the sport in one 10-month run (June 2000 to April 2001) in a way we’ve never seen since.
My Daily Doc teammate Rob, ranks “Tiger Slam” #14 in his fave golf docs here: “The 15 Best Golf Documentaries [Ranked 2025]”.
Watch “Tiger Slam”
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You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up
- Tiger won the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by 15 strokes. That’s the biggest margin in major championship history—and still untouched.
- He became the only player ever to hold all four modern major championships at once.
- At St. Andrews in the Open Championship, Tiger never found a bunker—unheard of on that course.
Ratings:
- My Rating: 89/100
- IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
Director’s Note: This is a Golf Channel production from Coordinating Producer Kory Kozak, Producer Jarrod Ficklin, Supervising Producer Israel DeHerrerra, Editor Michael Sanabria. Runtime is just under 60 minutes.
Release Date: 2020
My Review of “Tiger Slam”
The Setup
In just 10 months, Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open, British Open, PGA Championship, and Masters—holding all four major titles at once, a feat known as the “Tiger Slam.” This wasn’t just dominance—it was destruction. The doc breaks down each win with archival footage, interviews, and insights from the players he crushed.
More Highlights from the Doc
- At the 2000 PGA Championship, he beat childhood idol Bob May in a three-hole playoff, sealing the win with a birdie on the final hole.
- Commentators and competitors like David Duval and David Feherty recall how Tiger “played a different game.”
- Slow-motion footage shows Tiger’s swing during that period—mechanically perfect and brutally efficient.
- Woods’ mental strength was highlighted when he ignored all leaderboard distractions at Augusta, finishing the slam at the 2001 Masters.
Cameos
- David Duval discusses what it was like to chase Tiger—knowing he’d never catch him.
- David Feherty provides classic dry commentary throughout.
- Brief appearances by Muhammad Ali highlight how Woods was compared to global icons during this stretch.
Lesser-Known Details from the Doc
- Bob May—an underdog with no major wins—nearly took down Tiger at the 2000 PGA. The two shot matching 66s in the final round, forcing a playoff.
- Tiger’s preparation included walking all 18 holes in reverse to understand how each green was shaped.
- After the U.S. Open win, Jack Nicklaus called it “the greatest performance in golf history.”
- The doc points out how Tiger’s success caused Augusta to “Tiger-proof” the Masters course—lengthening holes and narrowing fairways.
Wrap Up
“Tiger Slam” captures a 10-month run that will likely never be repeated. Even if you don’t follow golf, this is pure domination on screen.
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Heather Fenty, Guest Writer, Daily Doc