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Tiger Slam

Winning four consecutive major championships across seasons, not within a single calendar year.
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The Tiger Slam refers to winning all four major championships in professional golf consecutively, but spanning two calendar years rather than within the same year. It differs from the traditional Grand Slam, which requires all four majors to be won in a single calendar year. The term specifically originated from Tiger Woods holding all four major titles simultaneously by winning the final three majors of 2000 and the Masters Tournament in 2001.

How Golfers Say It

"He had the Tiger Slam going there for a bit."
"That was the closest thing to a Tiger Slam run."
"Nobody’s touched a Tiger Slam since Tiger."

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Origin

The term was coined during Tiger Woods’ dominant run when he won the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship in 2000, followed by the Masters Tournament in 2001. Because the wins crossed calendar years, it was not considered a traditional Grand Slam, leading media and fans to label it the Tiger Slam.

Rules & Context

The Tiger Slam is not an official title recognized by governing bodies but is widely accepted in golf discourse. It specifically refers to holding all four major championship titles at the same time, regardless of calendar year boundaries. The four majors are the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. No other player has achieved this feat.

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Neil's Take

"Calling it anything other than a Grand Slam feels like technicality. Holding all four majors at once is about as dominant as it gets."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tiger Slam the same as a Grand Slam?

No. A Grand Slam requires winning all four majors in the same calendar year, while the Tiger Slam spans across two seasons but still involves winning four consecutive majors.

Has anyone else achieved a Tiger Slam?

No. Tiger Woods is the only player to have held all four major titles at the same time.

Why is it called the Tiger Slam?

The term was created because Tiger Woods achieved the feat, and it was distinct from the traditional Grand Slam due to the timing across two calendar years.

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