Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he plans on withdrawing from the 2022 U.S. Open but still plans to play in the British Open.
This decision comes among reports that several PGA players will be leaving the tour to play for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series, though it does not appear that Woods will be joining that.
“I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the @usopengolf as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf,” Woods wrote on Tuesday. “I do hope and plan to be ready to play in Ireland at @JPProAm and at @TheOpen next month. I’m excited to get back out there soon!”
Woods played in the first two majors of the season, the Masters and the PGA Championship, but had to withdraw from the latter due to lingering injuries.
The reaction from around the golf world has been positive, backing Woods is taking time for himself so he can heal up for future tournaments.
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Woods said in recent interviews he has no plans on joining the LIV Golf series no matter how much money they offer to pay him. He seems to be holding true to his word because as he has said in the past, legacy matters, which probably explains why he plans to play in the final major of the year, the 2022 Open Championship, a.k.a. the British Open.
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