“He’s not a past champion,” Tiger Woods’ BRUTAL response to Colin Montgomerie over retirement
Woods is currently playing at the Open Championship, where he failed to make the cut in 2019 and 2022.
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Colin Montgomerie and Tiger Woods (Image via Golf Digest)
Tiger Woods blasted Colin Montgomerie’s proposal that he “retire” from golf. Woods reminded that as a previous winner, he is exempt from competing in The Open Championship until he is 60 years old. Montgomerie, who has never won a major, does not receive the same exemption, according to Woods.
Woods’ statement was simple and forthright, asserting his power to determine when he will retire from the sport. He made it clear that, unlike Montgomerie, he has the freedom to keep playing as long as he feels he can compete and win.
As a past champion, I’m exempt until I’m 60. Colin’s not. He’s not a past champion. So he’s not exempt. So he doesn’t get the opportunity to make that decision. I do.Tiger Woods said to media at the Open 2024
The entire matter emerged after Colin Montgomerie made a comment over Tiger Woods. He was critical of Woods’ performance at Pinehurst during the U.S. Open 2024.
Tiger Woods is a three-time US Open winner, having won in 2000, 2002, and 2008. Woods finished the 2024 US Open with a score of 147 over 36 holes. He carded a 4-over 74 in the first round and a 3-over 73 in the second round.
Woods had nine pars, five bogeys, and four double bogeys or worse in the first round. In the second round, he shot 9 pars, 5 bogeys, 3 birdies, and an eagle. However, his overall score of 147 was not low enough to qualify.
Tiger Woods is currently playing at the Open Championship this week
Tiger Woods will return to the Open Championship this year. Woods, who missed the cut in 2019 and 2022, is teeing off at Royal Troon for the 152nd edition of golf’s oldest major. Woods is a three-time Open winner. He won the Claret Jug three times, in 2000, 2005, and 2006.
However, his last triumph was 18 years ago. Since then, Woods has battled injuries and erratic performance in the Open.’
In 2018, Woods tied for sixth at Carnoustie. That was his best Open finish since his previous victory. However, in recent years, he has missed the cut twice. Woods will play the opening two rounds alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele.
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