Tiger Woods returned to his home on Jupiter Island much sooner than he hoped after another failed attempt to play into the weekend at a major championship. Despite posting a two-day total 14-over 156 at Scotland’s Royal Troon Golf Course, the 15-time major winner had a notable week beyond his disappointing performance.
Tiger has missed the cut in three consecutive majors for just the second time in his career, and he’s failed to finish six of eight majors he’s entered since his February 2021 accident. Before revealing Friday he’s done playing competitive golf until the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas in early December, and confirming he will return to the PNC Championship in Orlando on Dec. 20 to once again play with his son, Charlie, Tiger called the tournament once known as the “father-son” the “fifth major.”
Tiger was impacted by the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, telling the BBC he watched coverage of the shooting the entire flight to Scotland and was not in the “right frame of mind” when he arrived. Trump emerged from the shooting with a bloodied right ear.
By Tuesday, Tiger was slam dunking on Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie, who suggested last week the 48-year-old might want to consider retiring due to his recent underwhelming results in major championships. Montgomerie can have his opinion, but Tiger reminded him that as a past champion, he has the right to make his own decisions regarding retirement.
Even with Tiger ranked No. 874 in the world, it’s clear that he still captivates the world of golf.
Tiger preparing for next event
Looking ahead, Tiger stated that he would be focusing on refining his game through practice and fitness the rest of the year. He also mentioned watching his son Charlie make his U.S. Junior Amateur debut next week at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan.
Despite his struggles, Tiger remains determined to get back on track and play in more events in the future, aiming for a return to competitive form.
Tom D’Angelo is a senior sports columnist and golf reporter for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at tdangelo@pbpost.com.
