Tiger Woods’ career is often measured by what he achieved. But for Brandel Chamblee, it is also about what he could not reach. The analyst believes one major factor kept Woods from going even further and adding more major titles
Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show, Chamblee said Woods could have finished with as many as 25 major championships if he had stayed away from intense weight training.
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“He would have probably won 125 golf tournaments and 25 majors,”
According to Chamblee, Woods’ decision to focus heavily on building strength came at a cost. While it helped him look more like a complete athlete and added to his presence on the course, it may have done more harm than good over time.
“He traded speed for strength. Maybe it helped him think he deserved it.”
Chamblee also felt that Woods’ training may not have been balanced with enough recovery. He questioned whether it really helped him stay fit over time.
“Maybe it helped him be intimidating. And I’m sure he wanted to treat golf like a sport. But his body broke down pretty quickly. I just don’t know if he was training properly or that he got the proper rest. Either way, I don’t think it did him a whole lot of good.”
Woods, who has 15 major titles and 82 PGA Tour wins, has struggled with injuries for much of the latter half of his career. Despite looking set to chase down Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors, he has added just one major since 2008.
“He did make the sport look cool, and he looked awesome. And you can’t argue with the record. 15 major championships and 82 tournaments. But the injuries, changing his golf swing, kept him from being the all-time major champion.”
Woods, who has 15 major titles and 82 PGA Tour wins, has dealt with injuries through the later part of his career. At one point, he looked set to chase down Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors, but he has won just one since 2008.
“He did make the sport look cool, and he looked awesome. And you can’t argue with the record. 15 major championships and 82 tournaments. But the injuries, changing his golf swing, kept him from being the all-time major champion.”
His recent setback has only added to the uncertainty around his future. After a car accident last month that led to legal trouble, Tiger Woods is expected to step away from the game for some time, raising more questions about whether he will return to compete at the highest level again.
Gary Player weighs in on Tiger Woods’ situation after recent setbacks
With questions already surrounding his future, Tiger Woods has also been dealing with a series of setbacks away from the course. He has undergone multiple procedures over the past year and his situation worsened after a rollover car crash on March 27, adding further uncertainty around his return.
Speaking at the 2026 Masters Gary Player addressed the situation and said Tiger Woods needs to be more careful while on medication especially when it comes to driving.
“I don’t think he should drive a car. When you’re taking that medicine, it’s dangerous when you’re driving a car, same as it’s dangerous when you look at your cell phone in the car.”
Gary Player added that relying on a driver would be a safer option in such situations.
Reports following the incident stated that Tiger Woods declined to take a urine test after the crash, which led to an additional charge alongside DUI. It was also reported that two Hydrocodone pills were found in his possession, and he had taken the medication earlier that day.
Edited by Sonali Verma
