July 19th 2024.
It was a tough few days at Royal Troon for Tiger Woods as he struggled to find his footing in the final major of the season. The 48-year-old golf legend had high hopes going into The Open, but things didn't go as planned.
Despite his impressive track record, Woods slumped to a dismal 14-over par, leaving him near the bottom of the leaderboard. This was only his second appearance at The Open since 2019, and it couldn't have gone any worse. His first round yesterday resulted in a disappointing eight-over 79, and while he managed to improve slightly today, he still recorded a six-over, leaving him well below the cut line.
Naturally, Woods was disappointed by his performance, but he remained optimistic about his future in the sport. He reassured his fans that he would be back for the next major in December, after taking some time off to work on his physical health. "I'm not going to play until then," he stated, "I'm just going to keep on getting physically better and keep working on it." He even joked about playing in the "fifth major" - the father-son event at the end of 2024.
When asked about his plans for next year's Open at Portrush in Northern Ireland, Woods replied with a confident "Oh yeah, definitely." Despite his recent struggles with injuries, he made it clear that he has no plans of retiring anytime soon. "I'm physically feeling better than I did at the beginning of the year," he added, determined to prove his critics wrong.
It's been a long road to recovery for Woods, who suffered serious leg injuries in a car crash earlier this year. But he's not one to give up easily. Despite his challenges with mobility, he's determined to keep playing at the highest level. "I just wish I could have played more," he shared, "but I've been saving it for the majors just in case I do something pretty major and then take myself out of it." He's hopeful that next year will bring better results, and he plans to continue working hard in the gym to improve his game.
Woods has always enjoyed playing in Scotland, with its challenging links and unique atmosphere. He fondly remembers his two Open Championship wins in the country, and he was disappointed to have missed playing at Troon for so long. "It's been a long time," he recalled, "I remember playing here way back in '97. I've had some good memories here. I just wish I'd done a little bit better." Despite his disappointing performance, Woods remained in good spirits, smiling and joking with reporters.
Meanwhile, fellow golfer Rory McIlroy also struggled at The Open, adding to his long-running major drought. But Woods and McIlroy are determined athletes, and they will surely bounce back from this setback. As for Woods, he's already looking forward to his next chance to compete and show the world what he's truly capable of.
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