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"I am both honored and humbled," Woods, a 15
times major winner, said in a statement on Wednesday after
receiving the necessary 75% of support from the body's voting
panel.
"This achievement is the ultimate recognition to never give up
and keep chasing."
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan paid tribute to the
44-year-old Woods, who is missing from the Players Championship
starting in Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida on Thursday due to a
back issue.
"Tiger has done more for the game of golf than anyone ever
thought possible, and his historic feats on the course are only
one aspect of his impact," said Monahan.
"His imprint on the game is immeasurable, and his unparalleled
legacy is one we look forward to celebrating as he's inducted
into the World Golf Hall of Fame next year."
Woods's 15 major championships are second only to the 18
captured by Jack Nicklaus.
Woods also has 82 official PGA Tour victories (which include the
15 majors), tied for the all-time record with Sam Snead.
The Hall of Fame recently lowered the age of qualification to
45.
Woods turns 45 on Dec. 30.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; Editing by
Toby Davis)
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