Twenty-five years ago, the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California was a celebration of the life of defending champion Payne Stewart, who had died in a plane crash less than eight months earlier.
It was also a farewell to 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus, who was playing in his 44th and final U.S. Open.
It also turned into the coronation of Tiger Woods, who produced one of the greatest performances in men's golf history over four days.
Woods arrived at Pebble Beach Golf Links three weeks after he'd captured his 19th PGA Tour victory -- and fourth of the season -- with a five-stroke victory at the Memorial Tournament, becoming the first back-to-back winner of the event that Nicklaus hosted.