"I never really had a low point" - When Tiger Woods got candid about his dominating 2000 US Open victory

Tiger Woods has won fifteen majors in his career, but none was as dominating as his 2000 US Open victory. This was his first win at the event, and he set a record that still stands to this day.

The 100th edition of the US Open took place from June 15 to 18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. Woods entered the tournament week in great form, having made six consecutive top-five finishes and recording two wins, including one at the Memorial Tournament, his last start before the event.

Tiger Woods started the week with a 65 to take a one-shot lead, but his second-round 67 stretched the lead to six strokes. With a third-round 71, the lead increased to 12 strokes, and he finished at 12-under after a final-round 67 to beat Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez by fifteen strokes.

Following the win, Woods was asked about his highest and lowest points of the week.

"The highest point?" he said as per New York Times. "I never really had a low point."

This was Tiger's third win at the major but first win at his National Open.

"The Masters and the PGA Championship were special wins, but to win our national championship, being an American, is a great feeling," he said. "It's hard to describe the thoughts that are going through your mind. You grow up dreaming of beating all the best players, and then you're walking down that fairway about to win. It was a great feeling."

This was only the second time in the history of the US Open that the winner had reached an aggregate of double-digit under par. Additionally, the 15-stroke margin of victory was the largest in the history of any of the four majors.

Notably, Tiger Woods' US Open 2000 win marked the start of something special, as he went on to win the PGA Championship, The Open Championship that year, and the Masters Tournament in 2001 to complete the 'Tiger Slam,' the moment when he retained all four majors simultaneously.

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How many US Open has Tiger Woods won?

Tiger Woods has won three US Open titles in his career. His first win came in 2000 when he beat Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez. His second victory came two years later when he defeated Phil Mickelson by a three-stroke margin. Six years later, Woods claimed his third US Open title after defeating Rocco Mediate in a playoff.

Speaking of Woods' overall performance at the US Open, he has made seventeen cuts in 23 appearances at the event. He has finished in the top 25 fifteen times and recorded seven top-five finishes. In addition to his three victories, he has also posted a couple of runner-up finishes.