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Tiger Woods Withdraws From U.S. Open In Brookline For Health Reasons
Woods, a 15-time major champion, said his body needs more time to heal before he competes again.
BROOKLINE, MA — Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he will not be competing in the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline next week.
Woods, a 15-time major champion, said his body needs more time to heal before he competes again.
"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 Tweeted.
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Woods said he does “hope and plan” to be ready to play in Ireland at the JP McManus Pro-Am and at the British Open at St. Andrews, both scheduled for next month.
“I’m excited to get back out there soon!” he said.
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Woods has been dealing with health issues since February 2021 due to injuries sustained in a car crash.
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