WATCH: Barty aces Tiger in Yarra River pop-up challenge

Published December 11, 2019

Ashleigh Barty has proven before that her athletic abilities extend well beyond the tennis court and earlier this week, served up a reminder in a familiar city.

Not only is Ash Barty a gun with a racquet and cricket bat... She just beat Tiger Woods in golf. 🤯 #9WWOS pic.twitter.com/e6LWT3fdip
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) December 9, 2019

The world No. 1 outshone 15-time major golf champion Tiger Woods in a tee shot challenge on the Yarra River in Melbourne. The American’s shot found the water, while Barty’s effort was struck with enough distance to reach the pop-up green.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 09: Tiger Woods of the USA speaks on stage during a 2019 Presidents Cup media opportunity at Riverwalk at Crown Towers on December 09, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

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Woods is in town for the Presidents Cup, captaining a U.S. squad that also features Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Ricky Fowler, Patrick Reed and Dustin Johnson. Ernie Els is at the helm for the International team, headlined by home favorite Adam Scott. The friendly competition begins Thursday.

On Wednesday, Barty was named as the WTA’s Player of the Year.