Tiger Woods boosts fortune with US Open win despite missed cut
Tiger Woods has pocketed a small windfall despite the golf legend failing to make the cut at the US Open. The 48-year-old was aiming to win the prestigious tournament for a fourth time, but his hopes were dashed before the weekend began after a frustrating 36 holes.
Woods started strongly but finished seven over par across his two rounds and did not qualify for the weekend. He was two shots over the limit, with 74 golfers making the cut on five over. With the likes of Bryson DeChambeau chasing glory, Woods continues to wait for his first major title since his unforgettable Masters triumph in 2019. But the golfing icon was one of the select few to compete, receiving £7,900 ($10,000) for his time in North Carolina. Rory McIlroy warns of U.S. Open star with six-word remark
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“Even if you don’t make it, we’re still going to pay you because we truly believe that making it to the U.S. Open means you’ve earned one of 156 [slots],” USGA CEO Mike Wang explained.
Think about it, out of 10,200 people [trying to qualify], only 156 are here.
But the prize money will be of little consolation to Woods, who is just three points shy of Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles. Though Woods has endured some notable downturns since his prime, he is the second active athlete to be named a billionaire by Forbes magazine in 2022, after LeBron James.
Woods has earned around £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) during his career, according to Forbes, including £95.5 million ($121 million) in PGA Tour winnings. His net worth is estimated at £1 billion ($1.3 billion), which could be significantly higher if Woods hadn’t turned down a nine-figure offer to join the LIV golf tour. “I thought I was playing in a conflict, but I was playing enough. It didn’t work. “As for my last British Open or U.S. Open, I don’t know what it is. It may or may not be.”
He added: “I hit a lot of good shots and I didn’t have much of an advantage, or I made some good putts and then I got out of form and I found myself in a tough situation. But again, like I said, it was probably the best score I could have gotten today. “
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Woods has several partnerships and also makes money through multiple investments. He is a real estate company partner. Golf course design and high -end golf mini enterpris have been launched. Then, with a plan to establish a new golf league, we launched a TMRW Sports with a technical company with Rory Mcilroy.
However, after missing the opportunity to open the United States for the first time since 2008, everything will be a little more comfortable for Woods this weekend. Woods confirmed he’ll play in the next British Open, but also hinted at retirement when asked about his future.
“It’s one of those things where you have to qualify to win golf tournaments,” Woods said. \ “I’m sorry because I can’t beat the hometown tournament
