![]() If he sprinkles in The Players, it will create a deluge of buzz and hype next week. "Hopefully this year I can get all four and maybe sprinkle in a few here and there. CNN Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club next month as he continues to recover from a recent surgery, the USGA announced. "My intent last year was to play in all four majors. ![]() It was his first non-major championship start since the Zozo Championship in California in October of 2020.įollowing his final round in the Genesis Invitational, Woods indicated he is feeling well enough to try to make it four-for-four in the majors - and perhaps a few in between. The Stadium Course is on typically flat Florida land and there is no pro-am, so Woods could completely control his practice time. Woods walked 72 holes plus a pro-am at Riviera two weeks ago, a hilly course in Los Angeles. Open and British Open is "all my body will allow me to do." The 47-year-old Woods, who won The Players in 20, said playing The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. In the recent past, Woods has usually announced his commitment to tournaments, when there's been any doubt, on his Twitter feed. Players Championship officials have received no indication yet that Woods will enter. He did travel to Ponte Vedra Beach last year for his World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony but the closest he came to the golf course was at the PGA Tour's Global Home, the site of the ceremony. Woods' final-round 69 was his ninth consecutive round at par or lower at the Stadium, including a tie for 11th in 2018. View the profile of the golfer Tiger Woods from United States on ESPN. A week before his historic Masters victory, he made his 18th career start at The Players and tied for 30th. That's also the last year anyone saw Woods prowling the fairways and greens of the Stadium Course. Although his world golf ranking has dropped to 984th, he is eligible for The Players through next year's tournament on a five-year exemption by winning the 2019 Masters. Friday to commit to next week's Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course (March 9-12). Missing in action: PGA Tour events impacted by loss of players to LIV Golf. What to know: What’s new at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2023 Players Championship officials and First Coast golf fans would certainly love to be considered on that short list. That starts with amending the board’s governing documents to ensure no major decision can be made without prior involvement and approval of the players on the board.Tiger Woods made it clear two weeks ago at the Genesis Invitational in California that his focus in the twilight of his career, coming off a near-fatal car accident in 2021, will be golf's four major championships. The tour said “player leaders” asked for certain steps to be taken immediately, and Monahan agreed. “Tiger’s voice and leadership throughout his career have contributed immeasurably to the success of the PGA Tour, and to apply both to our governance and go-forward plan at this crucial time is even more welcomed and impactful,” Monahan said. ![]() But his opinions have always been sought - and often heard - in private with Monahan and his predecessor, Tim Finchem. He has never served on the Player Advisory Council or the PGA Tour policy board. While limited in his appearances because of injuries from a February 2021 car crash, Woods remains the most powerful voice among players. ![]() Woods had been one of the strongest opponents of LIV Golf and helped run a meeting of select players last August in Delaware to restructure the PGA Tour model, geared toward bringing the top players together more often for $20 million purses. ![]()
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