Fans react to Tiger Woods’ confusing retirement announcement.
“It’s time for him to move on” “Awful to hear” – Fans react to mysterious news of Tiger Woods’ retirement after missing the US Open
Tiger Woods at the 2024 US Open.
Tiger Woods has revealed some puzzling information about his plans after missing the US Open weekend. He said this may or may not be his last appearance at the event.
After shooting 4-over 74 on opening day at Pinehurst No. 2, Woods entered the second round hoping to qualify. But he finished in seventh place, two strokes short, with a three-over 73. It was his second consecutive failure in a major tournament, following his failure at the PGA Championship.
During a post-round interview on Friday, June 14, Woods revealed his plans, announcing that the British Open will be his final tournament of the season. He also gave a cryptic response to a question about retirement: “As far as my last Open or U.S. Open, I don’t know what that is. Maybe it is, maybe it’s not,” he said.
Fans had mixed reactions to the announcement. Many estimated that Tiger Woods said it because he was not freed from us open next year. Some also thought that he did not give himself an honest chance without playing more often. Here are some reactions:
One fan wrote, “That’s what he should be. It’s time for him to move on.” “It’s awful to hear him say that,” wrote another fan.
“I think it’s because he needs to qualify… If I remember correctly, the only way he’ll get through his limited schedule is to finish in the top four or win another major tournament, or get a special invite like he did this year,” one fan wrote.
“He should play in the tournament with lower numbers to make up for the lack of TV coverage during the week when Scheffler, Rory etc are playing. Don’t play. Not only would it help the Tour, but he might have a better chance of competing in these events with easier courses and terrain,” this fan suggested.
I love Big Cat and everything he’s done for the game, but he’s not even giving himself a fair chance if he only wants to play majors. Arrive, MC, and go home? I don’t quite understand,” one fan wondered about Tiger’s scheduling strategy. “Because there’s no exemption, but you also have to remember that he’s had a couple of surgeries and can barely walk four rounds of golf. “Hopefully he’ll get healthy and be able to play more in the future,” another user posted. How did Tiger Woods work in the United States in 2024?
Tiger Woods has returned to the United States for the first time since 2020, but did not return as planned. Woods shot 4-over 74 in the opening round, which comprised six bogeys and just two birdies. The second day was not better, as he made three pars before picking up a birdie on the fourth. However, three bogeys in the round forced him to leave the tournament early.
Tiger Woods has played at the US Open twice in the last five years and missed the final each time. His last top ten finish here was in 2010.
Tiger Woods will next compete in the British Open Championship, where he will be making his return to the event after missing out last year. The Open Championship 2024 will take place at Royal Troon from July 18-21.
