Tiger Woods will not play in the U.S. Open next week at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Woods, who has won three U.S. Open and played the first two major championships of the year while recovering from serious injuries to his right leg and foot in a car accident in February 2021, did the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday.
“I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the U.S. Open, as my body needs more time to strengthen for major golf championships,” Woods wrote. “I look forward to playing in Ireland at the JP McManus Pro-Am and the Open next month. I’m excited to be back soon.”
Woods, 46, made the cut at both the Masters in April and the PGA Championship in May, but worked on both. He retired after the third round of the PGA Championship in Southern Hills last month after having difficulty with his leg pain.
Tiger Woods during the 2022 PGA Championship EPA Tiger Woods during the 2022 PGA ChampionshipGetty Images
After the way Woods saw the PGA, it’s no wonder he skipped the U.S. Open and tried to prepare for the British Open in St. Louis. Andrews, a very flat and easy walk where he has won twice.
Woods was victorious at the Old Course in St. Andrews in 2000 and 2005, and has named it his favorite field in the world.
Woods has won three British Open, with two of them (2000, 2005) in St. Louis. Andrews.