Tiger Woods drops huge retirement clue after 48-year-old exits US Open

Tiger Woods Hints at Retirement Following Tough US Open Exit

In a candid revelation that has left the golfing world buzzing, Tiger Woods has hinted that the 2024 US Open may have been his final appearance in the storied tournament. The 48-year-old legend, who has three US Open titles to his name, faced a grueling challenge at Pinehurst No. 2 this past week, which he described as a “war of attrition.”

A Strong Start and a Disappointing Finish

Woods began the tournament on a positive note, making a birdie on the first hole. However, the initial optimism quickly faded as he struggled to maintain momentum, finishing Thursday with a four-over-par 74. The second day didn’t bring any relief for Woods, as crucial putts refused to drop, including a particularly heartbreaking one on the 15th hole that cruelly lipped out. Ending Friday with a 73, Woods stood seven-over for the event, missing the cut and extinguishing any hopes of a weekend resurgence.

Reflecting on a Challenging Tournament

Expressing his frustration, Woods acknowledged the harsh realities of competitive golf. “It’s one of those things where in order to win a golf tournament, you have to make the cut,” he told the media. “I can’t win the tournament from where I’m at, so it certainly is frustrating. I thought I played well enough to be up there in contention. It just didn’t work out.”

An Uncertain Future

Woods, whose last US Open victory was at Torrey Pines in 2008, left his future participation in the tournament uncertain. “As far as my last Open Championship or U.S. Open Championship, I don’t know what that is. It may or may not be,” he said, leaving fans and analysts speculating about his next move.

Missed Opportunities and Lingering Frustrations

Despite confirming his participation in the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Troon, Woods reflected on his missed chances at Pinehurst. A missed birdie opportunity on the 15th hole proved particularly costly. “Yeah, 15 hurt. That was a good- sweet little 7-iron in there and a good putt, high-side lip,” Woods recounted. “If I make that putt, it flips the momentum, and I’m looking pretty good on the last three holes. Instead, I’m on the wrong side of the cut line and having to do something good on the last three holes, which I end up hitting a sweet shot out of the trouble on 16 and I thought I holed my bunker shot at 17.”

Woods added, “I hit a lot of good shots that just didn’t quite go my way, or I hit good putts, and then I put myself in a couple bad spots with some bad lag putts. But again, as I said, it was probably the highest score I could have shot today.”

What Lies Ahead for the Golfing Legend?

As Tiger Woods contemplates the next chapter of his illustrious career, the golfing community remains on edge, eager to see whether this is indeed the end of an era or if the legend has one more comeback left in him. With the Open Championship at Royal Troon on the horizon, all eyes will be on Woods as he navigates the twilight of his career.

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