Tiger Woods \ ‘The position of next year’s game is open after confirming the long break
After missing the cut at Royal Troon, Tiger Woods has outlined his plans for the rest of the year and the coming months as he tries to find his place in professional golf.Tiger Woods announced a sabbatical after a disappointing performance at Royal Troon (Photo: Pedro Salado/GettyTiger Woods has said goodbye to Royal Troon, promising to return to Royal Portrush on his retirement tour next year, but the reigning champion of golf will not be returning to the UK again as a competitive golfer. Those days are already over.The world number 874 followed up his opening round of 79 with a 77 yesterday to miss his third straight elimination at the Open and Majors this summer. Woods, now 48, had said he wouldn’t play again until December, when he plays in his own Hero Challenge in the Bahamas and then the PNC Championship in Florida with his son, Charlie.He’s now a part-time golfer, but a full-time business and brand. But he remains a golfing legend that everyone wants to see, maybe for the last time.Read more: Tiger Woods announces golf hiatus after British Open misfortune as he outlines career plansRead more: Tiger Woods withdraws from British Open after disastrous second round at Royal TroonAhead of the 23rd U.S. Open, Colin Montgomerie drew Woods’ ire by suggesting: Obviously, he feels he can still win. We are more realistic. »The great Scotsman was right and wrong. The former world number 1, who in his prime vowed never to be a ceremonial golfer, is no longer looking to win, but to keep his name in the public eye and shape the future of golf.The 15-time major winner is actively involved in negotiations over a deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund and will captain the Ryder Cup in 2027. For the latest US news, politics, sports and showbiz, visit The Mirror US.
