The Open crowd sent a very clear three-word message after Tiger Woods was told he was retiring

Following Colin Montgomerie’s comments, Tiger Woods’ name dominated the headlines ahead of the British Open.

“Prove Monty wrong!” These were the voices that rang out from the first tee at Royal Troon yesterday as golf legend Tiger Woods headed into his first round of the British Open Championship. Woods, a 15-time major winner and 82-time PGA Tour winner, is playing just his fifth tournament this year, with the American playing part-time due to fitness issues. Before the championship, his future was a major subject of discussion after Colin Montgomerie suggested that it was perhaps time to hang up his golf clubs. Addressing Times, Montgomerie said: \ “I hope people remember Tiger like Tiger, passion and charismatic aura around him. \ “There is nothing of that now. In Painhert, he seemed not to take advantage of a single blow, and you think that, damn, he does? Montgomery was no longer competitive, Montgomery added: \” . I thought it was over.

“Every athlete has a time to say goodbye, but telling Tiger it was time to say goodbye was very difficult. Obviously he still feels he can win. We are more realistic.\”

But as Woods began his first round in Ayrshire, it was clear that spectators still had a strong desire to see the sporting icon perform at the highest level. The 48-year-old Woods had a large crowd watching him during Woods’ first round at Royal Troon. In response to Montgomerie’s comments, Woods spoke candidly about the issue during his pre-championship press conference on Tuesday. Woods said that as a former champion he had clearance to play this week, but Montgomerie did not.