20 biggest sports scandals of all-time

5. Tiger Woods busted for infidelity

When Tiger Woods won his 14th career major championship at the 2008 U.S. Open, there was little doubt that he was on his way to breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors. It appeared as if nothing could get in his way, not even the torn knee ligament that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

Then, in the late hours of Thanksgiving 2009, Woods hopped into his Cadillac Escalade under the effects of Ambien and Vicodin, crashed into a tree and laid unconscious in the street. The circumstances surrounding the incident appeared to be a domestic disturbance.

Over the next few weeks, Woods’ personal life would come crashing down.

The professional golfer was exposed for having up to 120 marital affairs. His wife, Elin Nordegran, would receive a $750 million settlement and custody of their two kids in exchange for her silence in regards to the sordid details of his infidelity.

Woods’ golfing career has never been the same.

He has not won a major championship in seven years, and it is unclear if he ever will again. After experiencing success in 2012 and 2013, Woods’ performance on the course has been disappointing for much of the past two years.

At this point, any chance of catching Nicklaus appears all but shot.

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