Tiger Woods on whether his belief that he can win has ever wavered: ‘No’
Tiger Woods on whether his belief that he can win has ever wavered: ‘No’
TROON, Scotland*— Tiger Woods, the iconic golf legend, remains resolute in his belief in his abilities and has no plans of retiring from the sport he has dominated for decades. As he prepares for the Open Championship at Royal Troon, Woods’ unwavering confidence continues to fuel his drive for success.
Despite the challenges and setbacks he has faced, Woods’ belief in his game remains steadfast. When asked about his future in the sport, Woods was unequivocal, asserting that he will continue to play as long as he feels capable of winning major championships.
“I’ll play as long as I can play and I feel like I can still win the event,” Woods stated firmly.
His response to whether his confidence has faltered over the past two years, particularly following his severe leg injury, was a simple, yet powerful “No.”
As a 15-time major champion, Woods is now focused on securing his fourth Open Championship victory. This tournament, held at the historic Royal Troon, presents a unique opportunity for Woods to showcase his enduring talent among the world’s best golfers.
Many in the golfing community believe that the Open Championship, known for its challenging conditions and strategic play, offers Woods the best chance for a triumphant return. Woods himself acknowledges this sentiment, emphasizing the distinctive nature of the tournament.
“I think the older you get, the less you can carry the golf ball. But over here, you can run the golf ball 100 yards if you get the right wind and the right trajectory,” Woods explained. “It negates somewhat of the high launch conditions that most of the times you see on the tour that nowadays that populate the world.”
He further elaborated on the unique conditions of the Open Championship, highlighting the opportunity for older players to excel without the necessity of extreme power off the tee.
“Here it’s a little bit different. You can play on the ground. You can burn it on the ground with a 1-iron, 2-iron, 3-wood, whatever, even drivers, and just flight it and get a bunch of run. I think that’s one of the reasons why you see older champions up there on the board because they’re not forced to have to carry the ball 320 yards any more.”
Woods is scheduled to tee off on Thursday at 2:37 p.m. local time (9:37 a.m. ET), paired with Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. As the world watches, the question remains: Can Tiger Woods defy the odds once again and add another chapter to his storied career at Royal Troon?
