Tiger Woods Will not Compete in US Open Just Because of This Stupid Reason

“Super Tiger,” a seasoned golfer with numerous victories in the United States Golf Association (USGA) competitions, faces challenges entering the first round of the prestigious tournament he has triumphed in multiple times.

Among the four major men’s championships—The Masters, PGA Title, US Open, and The Open—Woods has claimed victory 15 times, including his last US Open win in 2008, battling through pain in his left knee.

Masters and PGA Championship winners have a unique chance to participate in the main round, while The Open’s victor can compete until the age of 60. The US Open winner earns an automatic spot for the next ten rounds.

Approaching his 48th birthday on December 30, 2023, Woods plans to compete monthly in major tournaments and one PGA Tour event in 2024. Despite being a former champion and cup holder, Woods faces challenges at the US Open, given his recent health issues.

After a near-fatal car accident a year ago, Woods missed the 2022 USGA main competition due to insufficient preparation. He also withdrew from the 2023 US Open to recover from plantar fasciitis surgery in his right foot.

The upcoming US Open, commencing on June 13, 2024, presents Woods with three options: securing a spot in the top 60 of the world’s professional men’s golf rankings (OWGR) two weeks before the competition, playing from the first round, or hoping for an “exceptional ticket” from the USGA.

Currently ranked 898th, Woods’ chances via OWGR seem unlikely. His possibility of obtaining a unique ticket depends on the USGA’s discretion, with the last exemption granted in 1966 to the legendary Ben Hogan at the US Open.