Colin Montgomerie is facing a precarious situation due to health concerns just weeks after Tiger Woods made scathing remarks about him, stating that he has been “very poorly.”
The most talked-about controversy in golf this year revolves around the rift between Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie. This feud, which started earlier this season, has captivated audiences with its juicy details. And now we have an exciting update for you – stay tuned!
Colin Montgomerie, a renowned golf figure aged 61, is confronting an unpredictable fate as his physical well-being has propelled him to take leave and mull over the possibility of retiring. Despite presenting himself decently at the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship tournament recently held, Montgomerie disclosed how he had been grappling with internal health issues for half-a-year’ duration that rendered him “very poorly.” He may choose to extend his time off until year-end so that he can dedicate efforts towards regaining full fitness.
According to USA Today, Montgomerie revealed that he has been unwell for the past six months and had taken significant time off – something he has never done before. He stated that his health is still a concern and hinted at taking the rest of the year off. Despite this setback, Montgomerie participated in two golf tournaments this year; Cologuard Classic (T17) and Mitsubishi Electric Championship (T18).
The golfer referred to his injuries as “internal” when questioned about them. These same injuries may be the cause of the veteran’s retirement from golf, which is ironic given what he said to Woods earlier this year. If you’re not familiar with what was said, don’t worry – we’ve got all the details for you!
Just a few months ago, Montgomerie commented on Tiger Woods’ poor performances this year. According to Golf Digest, he stated that it is difficult for any sportsman to know when it’s time to say goodbye and questioned why Woods hadn’t already retired given his recent struggles. It’s hard to argue with the truth of these comments as Wood withdrew from one tournament and missed the cut at several others including three major tournaments – U.S Open in 2024, The Open Championship and PGA championship- only finishing last at T60 in Masters Tournament till now..
In spite of experiencing his career’s worst year in 2024, Woods was quick to respond to Montgomerie’s remarks. According to Golf Digest, the 15-time major champion stated, “I’m exempt as a past winner. Colin isn’t.” He went on further saying that since Montgomerie had never won before he did not have the right or opportunity for decision-making about such matters.
After demonstrating unwavering tenacity, Woods has rightfully secured the privilege to continue playing until he decides otherwise. His determination is truly admirable and his health has vastly improved from last year’s condition. The accomplished player revealed that this improvement could be attributed to visiting the gym with greater frequency this year – a fact which was evident as he navigated all 18 holes of Royal Troon golf course. It remains possible that fans may soon see him crowned Senior Champion after predecessors Phil Mickelson and Tom Watson take their leave of professional play in due time.
As a writer for EssentiallySports, Meenakshi Karn specializes in covering the LPGA circuit. Passionate about the sport and dedicated to giving her readers a unique perspective, she thoroughly researches players like Elizabeth Szokol to uncover little-known facts. With an aptitude for golf analysis, she skillfully delves into event highlights and individual player accomplishments with depth and style.
