Woods has a nearly unmatched USGA record, claiming three U.S. Opens (2000, 2002, 2008), three U.S. Junior Amateurs (1991-93) and three U.S. Amateurs (1994-96), which ties him with Bob Jones for the most USGA championships (nine). Woods also owns 14 professional major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus (18). His 15-stroke win in 2000 at Pebble Beach remains the largest margin of victory in U.S. Open history. Woods missed the 2014, 2016 and 2017 U.S. Opens due to back surgeries. Woods underwent his fourth back surgery last year and finally returned to competitive golf at the 2017 Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. After several near-misses at wins in 2017, including the PGA Championship, Woods ended his victory drought at The Tour Championship in Atlanta. As an amateur, he was a member of the 1995 USA Walker Cup Team and 1994 USA World Amateur Team. A seven-time member of the USA Ryder Cup Team, he served as assistant captain for the 2016 Matches. An eight-time member of the USA Presidents Cup Team. Was an assistant captain for the 2017 Presidents Cup Matches at New Jersey National Golf Club.