Tiger Woods’ journey at the Open Championship concluded on Friday with a 36-hole score of plus-14, leading to his missed cut. The three-time Open champion managed a 77 in the second round, an improvement from his opening 79 on Thursday. His sole birdie came on the par-five sixth hole. This marks the third consecutive time Woods has missed the cut at the Open Championship since 2019 and the third consecutive major cut missed this season after completing all four rounds at the Masters.
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Woods’ 14-over par is his second-worst 36-hole total at a major, the worst being a 16-over at the 2015 U.S. Open. This also marks the first time since 2015 that he missed the cut at three majors in a single season. Despite his struggles at Royal Troon, Woods’ impact on the sport remains undeniable, and he will continue to play as long as he feels healthy and capable.
While the golf world holds onto the hope of another Woods victory, his 2019 Masters win remains a highlight, especially considering it came after he contemplated ending his career. The challenging conditions at Royal Troon, exacerbated by high winds, made this year’s Open particularly tough.
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This season, Woods participated in five tournaments, the most since 2020, with his best performance being a 60th place finish at the Masters. With the Open behind him, Woods can now take some time off, though he will stay connected to the sport as his son, Charlie, competes in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship starting Monday.
Key Points:
- Tiger Woods missed the cut at the Open Championship with a 36-hole score of plus-14.
- Woods has now missed the cut in three consecutive Open Championships since 2019.
- This season, Woods missed the cut at three majors, marking the first time since 2015.
- His 14-over par at the Open is his second-worst 36-hole total at a major.
- Woods will take time off after the Open, but will support his son, Charlie, at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.
Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News