At just 24 years old, Tiger Woods captures his fourth of the four major championships, winning the British Open by eight strokes and leaving yet another indelible mark in golf history. Muhammad Ali had Joe Frazier. Affirmed kept surviving Alydar. Martina Navratilova was pushed repeatedly by Chris Evert. Jack Nicklaus was inspired from spirited chases by Lee Trevino and Tom Watson.
Rivalries do stimulate.
Tiger Woods soars alone in championship heaven. He reigns in the PGA, U.S. and British Opens. Grand Slammer at 24. Pulverizing, even embarrassing, overmatched contemporaries. No neighbors on Tiger Mountain.