Tiger Woods’ former long-time golf coach Hank Haney considers The…..

A Coach’s Controversial Prediction: Is The Open Tiger Woods’ Best Shot at Victory?

Hank Haney, Tiger Woods’ former golf coach, has sparked a debate by claiming that The Open Championship, not The Masters, represents the 15-time major champion’s best opportunity to win again on Tour. Haney’s assertion comes as Woods, 48, gears up for his fifth tournament of the season, the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.

Haney’s tenure as Woods’ coach, from 2004 to 2010, was a period of immense success for the golfer, marked by six major titles. Their partnership ended in the wake of Woods’ highly publicized personal scandals in 2009. Reflecting on their relationship, Haney expressed regret over its deterioration in a 2012 interview.

Despite their past, Haney remains optimistic about Woods’ current form. In a recent tweet, he praised the former World No. 1, hinting at a potential resurgence at The Open. “A lot of people thought Augusta was Tiger’s best chance to ever win again, it wasn’t, it was always the Open Championship for multiple reasons,” Haney tweeted. “He can hit shots like this, slower greens mean fewer 3 putts and no one has more knowledge about playing links golf. Based on what he’s done so far this year it’s kind of looking like now or never. His swing looks really good in practice.”

Woods’ season has been a mixed bag. Besides finishing last among those who made the cut at The Masters, he withdrew from the Genesis Invitational and missed the cut at both the US PGA and US Open. Nevertheless, Haney believes that the unique challenges of links golf, combined with Woods’ extensive experience, make The Open his best chance to shine again.

Addressing the media ahead of The Open, Woods also took a moment to respond to recent comments by Colin Montgomerie, who suggested he should retire. Woods, ever the competitor, dismissed such notions, further fueling anticipation for his performance this week.

As fans and analysts await the unfolding drama at Royal Troon, Haney’s bold prediction has added an extra layer of intrigue to what could be a pivotal moment in Tiger Woods’ storied career.