Tiger Woods had perfect response after run-in with security at The Open

Once upon a time, Tiger Woods was the undisputed king of golf, a 15-time major winner who left his competitors in awe. But even legends have their moments of humility. One such incident occurred at The Open, where Tiger Woods, at the peak of his career, left a security guard red-faced in a way only he could.

Tiger Woods, a four-time winner of the claret jug, has seen his fair share of ups and downs at The Open. His recent performance was far from his best, as he missed the cut this year after a disappointing six-over-par round, finishing 14-over-par, a full eight shots above the cut line. The Open has been a tough battleground for Woods in recent years, with four cuts in his last five appearances since 2015, save for a promising sixth-place tie in 2018.

However, let’s rewind to the mid-2000s, when Tiger was at the zenith of his career. Between 1998 and 2006, Woods clinched The Open title four times and only missed the top 10 twice. It was during these golden years that Woods had a memorable run-in with security at Royal Troon.

PGA golfer Michael Kim shared this unforgettable story on X (formerly Twitter) just days before The Open commenced at Royal Troon. “At the Open Championship, players receive a clip as credentials to access the locker room and other restricted areas,” Kim explained. “In the mid-2000s, Tiger forgot his clip one day and was heading to the locker room when a security guard stopped him, asking for his credentials.”

What happened next was pure Tiger Woods. “Tiger looks around, sees a massive billboard with his name and face on it, points to it, and says, ‘That’s my credentials,’ before walking into the locker room.” This moment encapsulates the sheer magnitude of Woods’ fame and the surreal situations that come with it.

Fast forward to today, and Woods’ journey at The Open has taken a different turn. Despite the missed cut, he remains hopeful and focused on his physical recovery and future performances. “It wasn’t very good,” Woods admitted about his second round in Scotland. “I made a double at two and was just fighting it all day. I never really hit it close enough to make birdies and made a lot of bogeys.”

Woods continued, “I would have liked to have played more, but I just wanted to make sure I was able to play the major championships. I’ve got a lot of time off to get better physically, which has been the case all year. I’ve gotten better even though my results haven’t shown it, but physically I’ve gotten better, which is great. I need to keep progressing like that and eventually start playing more competitively and get into the competitive flow again.”

Tiger Woods’ love for major championships remains unwavering. “I’ve always loved playing major championships,” he shared. “I just wish I was more physically sharp coming into the majors. Obviously, it tests you mentally, physically, emotionally, and I just wasn’t as sharp as I needed to be. I was hoping that I would find it somehow, just never did. Consequently, my results and scores were pretty high.”

As Woods looks to the future, his resilience and dedication continue to inspire fans around the world. His journey, marked by moments of brilliance and unforeseen challenges, remains a testament to the enduring spirit of a true champion.