Since 2011, has played in only six U.S. Opens, making the cut just three times.
He last teed it up in America’s national championship four years ago, when he failed to make the weekend at Winged Foot during the pandemic. Five months later, he was in a motor vehicle accident in South California, which almost led to the amputation of his leg. He also sustained traumatic injuries, including a shattered ankle and compound fractures in his leg.
That made many wonder if he could walk again, let alone play golf. But in true Tiger fashion, he battled back after this accident. He inexplicably made the cut at 14 months later and did so again in 2024.
Yet, he has struggled to complete 72 holes in multiple majors, as he had to withdraw from the 2022 PGA and 2023 Masters. He also missed the cut at the 2022 Open Championship and, most recently, at the 2024 . So why in the world do we feel that Woods will make the cut this time around at ? Here are three reasons why.
This week’s forecast calls for temperatures in the low 90s, as heat and humidity will blanket the players all week at Pinehurst No. 2. Woods thrives in these types of conditions.
Not only does he enjoy practicing in the heat, as he does at home in South Florida, but it also allows his body to warm up faster. Before playing competitively, Woods spends hours preparing his body to perform, which often includes taking ice baths, stretching, and spending ample time on the range. Hot conditions help expedite that process.
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