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When and where did Tiger Woods play his first tournament as a pro?

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The 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open was Tiger Woods' first tournament as a pro golfer.

Tiger Woods made his professional debut at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open, his first PGA Tour event as a pro.

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Question: When and where did Tiger Woods play his first tournament as a pro?
Answer: The first PGA Tour event that Tiger Woods played as a professional golfer was the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open.

In his pro debut, Woods carded rounds of 67-69-73-68. That was a total of 7-under par 277.

In hist first PGA Tour tournament as a pro, Woods finished in a tie for 60th place. His first PGA Tour paycheck was good for $2,544.

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