“What a joke”- Fans CLOWN USGA for crowning 15x major champion Tiger Woods as 2024 Bob Jones award winner

Tiger Woods will be honored with his award during the 2024 U.S. Open in July.

“What a joke”- Fans CLOWN USGA for crowning 15x major champion Tiger Woods as 2024 Bob Jones award winner

Tiger Woods (Image via Imago)

The year 2024 has seen Tiger Woods become a winner again. This victory though has not come on the greens. On Saturday, the 48-year-old golfer was crowned the 2024 Bob Jones award winner by the United States Golf Association (USGA).

This prestigious award is the highest honor bestowed by the USGA. It is given to a player for their work both on and off field and for their impact to the sport of golf. He will be honored with this award during the 2024 U.S Open in July and join the likes of legends Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to win this award.

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While he continues to battle it out with his health, the 15-time Major champion is also currently working behind the scenes. He is one of the six Player-Director of the PGA Tour policy board and is actively involved in the negotiations of the tour with the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Apart from this. he has also been praised for his charitable work with his TGR Foundation.

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Taking to X account Woods would claim he was ‘honored‘ to receive this award.

I'm honored to receive the Bob Jones Award. Thank you to the @USGA for the recognition.
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Fans unpleased with Tiger Woods being named Bob Jones Award

Since the news break out on social media, there have been mixed reactions to it. While a small section fans were happy to see him claim this honor, there were some who were unpleased with Tiger Woods adding this award to his long list of accolades.

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Tiger Woods (Image via Imago)

Reactions ranged from fans questioning his eligibility for the award to some labeling it as a “disgrace“. Some clowned the organization for this and wrote, “What a joke” while another fan asked “why not award it to someone who actually plays golf?“.

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After this award, some are now speculating what is next in store for Woods? The 82-time PGA Tour winner was last seen competing at the Genesis Invitational in February. He though had to withdraw from the event after he came down with a flu.

With the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship lined up for March, it is likely that he would prefer to appear at the latter. There is though no official confirmation as of yet, leaving the fans puzzled about his next appearance on the PGA Tour.

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