“Stevie, f*** you,” Tiger Woods’ former caddie Steve Williams recalls 2008 US Open when golfing legend won event with injured knee
Tiger Woods sheer determination and strong grit helped him overcome the huge difficulties as he won the 2008 U.S Open. He himself claimed this to be his best victory as he overcame obstacles and became the GOAT of the golfing world.
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Tiger Woods celebrating after winning the 2008 US Open (Pic Credit: Golf Digest)
With the prestigious U.S. Open on the horizon, there is a sense of uncertainty between the players participating. The shocking merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has shaken the foundation of golf. While a number of players have made their voices heard, one particular star has not spoken anything yet, that player is Tiger Woods.
Woods has become synonymous with the word golf over the years. His silence on this topic has raised concerns among fans and several experts. The golf great has been sidelined for a long time now due to injuries. As a result of this, he is not participating in this year’s tournament. However, 15 years ago in 2008, he won the whole thing with on one leg and a torn ACL.
Woods competed in the tournament despite his left leg not working properly. Going head-to-head with Rocco Mediate, a struggling Woods forced a play-off round on Monday. The then 14-time major winner kept his hopes of clinching another title alive by putting away a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th.
Steve Williams who served as his caddie warned him to not participate further. Things could have gone horribly wrong for Woods but he kept on fighting. “Stevie, f*** you, I’m winning this tournament,” Williams once recalled. The golfer appeared to have damaged his knee while making a play. However, Woods did not back down from the challenge.
Woods had entered this tournament after going knee surgery after the Masters. After the tournament Woods explained that he played through almost 91 holes on one leg. His determination and grit proved to be the major factor as he landed his 15th major championship. This win is considered by many as the greatest performance by a player.
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Tiger Woods and the love for June goes back to 2000s
Tiger Woods has solidified his status as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Despite recent injuries, the 47-year-old is still considered the very best in the business of golf. It seems the month of June heavily favors him. His 2008 U.S. Open victory is considered to be one of the greatest. However, his other victory in June has left the fans speechless.
In the year 2000, 23 years ago today, Woods marked his name in history books. Held at Pebble Beach in California, a young Woods made it clear that he is going to be one of the best. He won his first US Open title by a record margin. At the conclusion of the event, he finished fifteen strokes ahead of runners-up Ernie Els and Miguel Jimenez. To this date, it remains the most dominating win by any player in the history of golf.
While debates have sparked between who is the GOAT of golf between him and Jack Nicklaus, Woods has set standards that others now have to follow. He has claimed 15 major championships. His last major win came back in 2019 when he won the Masters for a fifth time. Now in the twilight of his career, fans would be hoping Woods can sign off with another major win.
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