Tiger Woods' Best Firestone Moments of All Time

Tiger Woods remembered this weekend how he used to perform magic at Firestone.

Tiger's commanding win on Sunday at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, including his awe-inspiring second round, were both ingredients in making this a memorable and a historical weekend at Firestone.

Through the years, we've seen Tiger pull off some incredible shots at Firestone. He has openly admitted he really enjoys the course. Now, with eight wins at this historic venue, it's understandable why he has an affection for Firestone's South Course.

Let's take a look at some of Tiger's most memorable moments at Firestone through the years.

Honorable Mention: Tiger and the Padraig Meltdown

During the 2009 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, timing became an issue that saw Tiger fending off Padraig Harrington.

The Woods group was under the watchful eye of a rules official who was keeping track of their slow-paced game.

Padraig Harrington was ahead of Woods by one shot and it looked like he would win the tournament by holding that one-stroke lead. But as Harrington was reminded, nothing is over until you hit your last putt on 18.

Woods found himself in the woods and in trouble on the famous 16th hole, still one shot behind Harrington.

Despite his circumstance, Woods was not rattled by the moment. He used an 8-iron for his next shot that sailed onto the green to put Woods about a foot away from the hole. Harrington, seemingly uncomfortable by the continuous presence of the rules official, hurried his way to a complete meltdown. He went on to hit five straight shots and made triple-bogey on 16. Padraig had a front-row seat on the last two holes as Woods went on to win his 70th career title and claim the 2009 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational trophy.

Tiger's Closes in on Olazabal

On August 29, 1999, Tiger saw his five-shot lead crumble one shot at a time during the final round of the World Golf Championships. The culprit? Phil Mickelson.

Though Woods went on to win the tournament over Mickelson by one stroke, it was his spectacular third round that became the main highlight of the weekend.

Woods finished the day at eight-under and carded a 62. Woods walked off the South Course with a five-stroke lead, one stroke shy of tying Jose Maria Olazabal's 1990 course record.

Tiger Hits Firestone Clubhouse

In 2006, Tiger was ranked No. 1 in the world and was trying to retain the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational trophy.

During the second round, Tiger found himself in the rough on the ninth hole. Using a 9-iron, Woods shot his ball over the green and sailed it onto the roof of the clubhouse before landing on the other side. A search for the ball began and it was a kitchen staff member who found the elusive ball.

Because the grandstand behind the green was a temporary immovable obstruction, Woods got a free drop. Rules officials had to measure the distance from the back of the clubhouse, which included using lasers to determine the yardage. Woods went on to hit a lob shot and then two-putted to bogey the hole.

Woods later would win the tournament in a sudden-death playoff against Stewart Cink, but it was Woods' memorable shot over the clubhouse that stole most of the spotlight during the 2006 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Woods vs. Furyk Showdown

On August 26, 2001, Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk battled through a seven-hole sudden-death playoff. The drama and determination shown by both players was incredible. I remember this playoff vividly as I was able to witness this bout in-person.

During the playoff, Woods and Furyk played the 18th hole four times and the 17th hole three times. Each hole was a memorable moment, but the first playoff hole set the bar for the next six holes.

Woods hit his second shot and landed it in the middle of the 18th green. Furyk hit his second and rolled it off the green and into the left bunker. Furyk's third shot never left the sand trap. His fourth shot jumped out of the sand and slowly rolled into the hole. Furyk yelled and pumped his fists knowing the match was not quite over.

The battle continued until the seventh playoff hole.

Woods drove his ball into the middle of the fairway. Furyk's drive landed at the base of a large tree. Furyk then hit his ball into the fairway and rolled it to the very edge of the green. Woods turned on the magic, as his second shot landed only a few feet from the hole and almost guaranteed his win. Furyk went on and two-putted for bogey. Woods tapped his ball in and cemented the victory.

It was a long, hard-fought battle, but it is one of the most memorable wins for Tiger at Firestone.

Tiger Ties Course Record and Personal Best

On Friday August 2, 2013, Tiger put on a clinic during his second round at Firestone that was reminiscent of the early 2000's. This was a birdie feast that comprised seven birdies and one eagle.

The last five holes saw Woods displaying the ordinary by parring each hole, but it was the last hole that provided a last dose of the dramatic.

Woods found himself on the right side of the fairway and close to the grandstands for his third-shot approach. He had a narrow pathway between the tall trees and the grandstand that would prove to be a true test.

Woods took his shot, which stayed clear of any obstacles and landed on the back portion of the green. Woods went on to make a long, impressive putt and par 18. He carded a 61 and was four under for the day.

Although Woods failed to make history with a 59, he tied his largest 36-hole lead in his career and tied Firestone's course record.

Tiger's Shot in the Dark

On August 27, 2000, Woods won the WGC-NEC Invitational by performing a miracle in the dark.

In a sudden-death playoff against Justin Leonard and Phillip Price, Woods defied the approaching darkness that was encompassing the course. His second shot approach on 18 resulted in the ball landing only a few feet from the pin among a flurry of photographers' flashes.

Tiger went on to make his putt, win the tournament by an 11-stroke margin and retain the WGC-NEC Invitational trophy.

It is one of the most memorable plays at Firestone and one of the best highlight reels in sports.