[Golf Topic] 'Resurrected Golf Emperor' Woods "Next Year Hall of Fame Candidate~"

Tiger Woods (right) and Padraig Harrington, among 11 individuals, have been named as candidates for the 2021 World Golf Hall of Fame.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) has been selected as a candidate for the 2021 Hall of Fame.

The World Golf Hall of Fame announced on the 4th (Korean time) 10 candidates for induction including Woods, Padraig Harrington (Ireland), Johnny Farrell, Tom Weiskopf, Dottie Pepper, Suzy Maxwell, Beverly Hanson, Sandra Palmer, Tim Finchem, and Marion Hollins (all USA). Originally, one had to be 50 years old to join, but this January the minimum age was lowered to 45 starting from 2021. At the time, it was interpreted as a measure 'for Woods, who is 45 years old.'

For male players to become candidates, they must have at least 15 wins on major tours or at least 2 wins in the four majors and The Players Championship. Woods met the basic requirement by achieving 15 major wins on the PGA Tour. In April last year, he demonstrated his resilience by winning a major at the Masters for the first time in 11 years since the 2008 US Open. In October, he reached the all-time record of 82 wins, tying Sam Snead (USA), by winning the Zozo Championship.

Harrington is a player who achieved 15 wins on the European Tour and 3 major victories. Pepper won 17 times on the LPGA Tour, including 2 majors. Finchem was recognized for his contributions to the development of the PGA Tour as commissioner from 1994 to 2016. To be confirmed for induction into the Hall of Fame, a candidate must receive at least 75% approval, or 15 out of 20 votes, from the selection committee. The final inductees, as well as the date and location of the ceremony, will be announced later.

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