How Have Golf Stocks Performed Since Tiger Woods Won The Masters In 2019?

How Have Golf Stocks Performed Since Tiger Woods Won The Masters In 2019?
Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods celebrate a birdie on the 12th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 19, 2021. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
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Tiger Woods is expected to make his return to the Masters this week, 14 months after a car accident that left many questioning if he would be able to compete again. The return of Woods could provide a big boost to the golf sector, bringing people back to watch and potentially play the game due to one of the greatest golfers of all time.

What Happened

Throughout his career, Woods has won 15 major championships in golf, including five Masters titles. His 2019 Masters win was the first major championship by Woods since 2008 and remains the last major title won by the legendary golfer.

The 2022 Masters has already seen elevated demand for tickets and could result in a big boost in television viewers for both Paramount Global and Walt Disney Co., which will air coverage on their respective CBS and ESPN channels.