Tiger Woods is out of the U.S. Open but plans to be ready for the British Open next month at St. Andrews.
The 15-time major winner announced on social media that his surgically repaired leg is simply not strong enough to compete in the season’s third major championship.
“I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the U.S. Open as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf,” said Woods in a Tuesday morning tweet.
“I do hope and plan to be ready to play in Ireland at JP McManus Pro-Am and at The Open next month. I’m excited to get back out there soon!”
I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the @usopengolf as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf. I do hope and plan to be ready to play in Ireland at @JPProAm and at @TheOpen next month. I’m excited to get back out there soon!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) June 7, 2022
In February 2021, the 46-year-old suffered a serious leg injury in a car accident and following months of rehab he returned to compete in both the Masters and the PGA Championship. He seemed labored in both, particular at Southern Hills for the PGA where he was forced to withdraw.
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