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Apr 13, 1997: The Day Another Green Jacket Changed the Business of Golf
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A single performance reset what the sport was worth.
On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods won The Masters Tournament by a record margin at just 21 years old, drawing attention far beyond traditional golf audiences. Broadcasters saw surging ratings, sponsors recalibrated what endorsement deals could look like, and the sport itself began reaching markets that had never engaged with it before. What followed became known as the “Tiger Effect,” where one player’s dominance translated into measurable growth across television, merchandising, and global interest in the game.
From bsnsHistory, the daily podcast about the moments when business quietly reshaped the world.
Written and hosted by Ron Trucks. Research and editing by Rodney Russ. Sound design by Angela Cahoy. Music by Cody Martin and Soundstripe.
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