There’s been speculation on whether Woods will play the upcoming Masters, but he took a step toward playing a different major.
It wasn’t about the Masters that is two weeks away, where his decision to play has been the subject ofWoods, 50, met the registration deadline for the July 2-5 tournament. That doesn’t mean he will play it, but it was a procedural move he needed to make in order to have the opportunity if he chooses.
Although the United States Golf Association did not list him among a group of exempt players in the field, the governing body issued a statement to“Tiger has entered the championship, simply to ensure eligibility, but will not make a decision about playing until a later date,” the statement said. Woods has won nine USGA championships including three U.S. Opens, and has expressed interest in playing senior golf on PGA Tour Champions because the tour allows players to ride in golf carts. But he’d be required to walk at the U.S. Senior Open—as well as the Senior PGA Championship and the Senior Open Championship—if he elects to play.in a one-car crash that severely impacted his lower right leg and still gives him problems walking today. He has not competed since the 2024 British Open and has played in only 11 official pro golf events since returning in 2022.Bob Harig is a senior writer covering golf for Sports Illustrated. He has more than 25 years experience on the beat, including 15 at ESPN. Harig is a regular guest on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio and has written two books, “DRIVE: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods” and “Tiger and Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry.” He graduated from Indiana University where he earned an Evans Scholarship, named in honor of the great amateur golfer Charles Evans Jr. Harig, a former president of the Golf Writers Association of America, lives in Clearwater, Fla.
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