Tiger Woods says he has achieved the goals he set himself for 2001 but still hopes to secure one more tournament win before the end of the year. The world number one completes his playing schedule next week when he hosts the Williams World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club and he would like to improve on his previous 10th and second-place finishes in the event.
"It would be nice to end the year with another victory," he said on his official website. "But, no matter what happens, I feel good about what I accomplished (this year)..five PGA Tour wins including the Masters, the money title and Vardon Trophy, PGA Player of the Year and, of course, winning four straight major championships. In some ways, the latter still hasn't sunk in. I guess it's going to take a little while to truly understand and appreciate."
Woods came into 2001 as defending champion in the British Open, the U.S. Open and the U.S. PGA championship. Despite a winless run until mid-March, he ended his victory drought in style as he clinched back-to-back titles at the Bay Hill Invitational and the Players' Championship.
The following week, the 25-year-old made golfing history when he sank a 15-foot birdie putt on Augusta's 18th green to seal the U.S. Masters and become the first player to hold all four majors at one time.
"To win four in succession, it's hard to believe," he said at the time. "It probably will go down as one of the top moments in our sport. I'm very proud of what I have accomplished at my age."
But he wants to set higher targets for 2002. "As I've said before, my goal every year is to improve and I think I accomplished that in 2001. I know I can get better and will continue to work hard to become the best player I can be."
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
