In growing up just a couple hours north of La Jolla, CA, Tiger Woods played many a round on the Torrey Pines Golf Course, particularly in his award-winning junior golf career. He came into the weekend at the 2008 U.S. Open with an injured left knee, which he would eventually have surgery on two days after the tournament ended. The 108th U.S. Open saw Woods shoot a blistering 68 in the second round to stay in contention until a Monday playoff was held between himself and Rocco Mediate. In one of the most tightly contested playoffs in recent history, Mediate notched three straight birdies on the back nine to take a one-stroke lead to the final hole. But like he did in Sunday’s round, Woods birdied to tie and force a sudden-death round. There, Woods parred the first hole to win the title. The victory marked the third U.S. Open championship for Woods, who also captured titles in 2000 and ’02. It was also the 14th Major championship win in his brilliant career. Woods has signed this limited edition (500) 2008 U.S. Open pin flag in gold paint pen. His signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated’s Five-Step Process.