Tiger Woods throws future into doubt with brutally honest admission after missing the cut at Pinehurst
Tiger Woods has admitted his US Open career may have come to an end.
The iconic golf star missed the cut at Pinehurst on Friday evening and then sparked concerns over his future.
Despite being crippled by injury, Woods’s play is still amazing, but with time, the effects have worn off.
After finishing the second round two strokes short of the cut at seven-over-par, Woods was frank about his play.
He remarked, “I think that was the best score I could have shot today.”
“This season, I only have one more tournament left.”I don’t think I’ll be in the [PGA Tour] play-offs, not even if I win the British Open. I’ll return whenever I can after only one more event.
In response, Woods said, “As far as my last Open Championship or US Open Championship, I don’t know what that is,” when asked if this was his final US Open.
It might or might not be.
Woods is a 15-time major winner and has a lifetime exemption to both the PGA Championship and The Masters.
He is not automatically qualified for the US Open at this time, but he is able to play at The Open until he is 60.
The US Golf Association extended a special invitation to Woods to compete in this year’s competition.
Golf icons Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus are among those who have earned special exemptions due to their remarkable careers, though it’s not a given that he will get one again.
Woods has long maintained that he didn’t want to be viewed as a “ceremonial golfer” and that he would only compete if he had a chance to win tournaments.
At Pinehurst, he fired rounds of 74 and 73, capping his week early with 12 shots.
