The story of Tiger Woods' rise to the status of golf legend is reportedly headed to the big screen. Amazon MGM Studios has won the film rights to Kevin Cook's book The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played,

Amazon MGM is developing a movie about Tiger Woods with Barack and Michelle Obama’s company Higher Ground in talks to produce. Based on Kevin Cook’s book “The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played,

After launching and starring in the inaugural season of TGL, Tiger Woods was back at the center of the golfing world. Now, an Achilles injury has stalled his plans for the year ahead.

A look at the injuries for Tiger Woods, who had surgery Tuesday on a ruptured left Achilles tendon. —December 1994: Has surgery on left knee to remove two benign tumors and scar tissue. —Dec. 13, 2002: Has surgery on left knee to remove fluid inside and outside the ACL and remove benign cysts from his left knee.

The legend turns 50 at the end of the year, one he will miss due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Is the end of Woods's historic career, or will fans have a chance to see him play, and win, again?