Tiger Woods Misses Cut at 2024 US Open as Fans Lament Golf Legend's Struggles | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Mia Morrison Tiger Woods fell two shots short of making the U.S. Open cut on Friday, carding a seven-over 147 during his two rounds.
Woods shot a four-over 74 Thursday and a three-over 73 on Friday. He had a chance in Round 2 to make the cut, which ended at five over.
Unfortunately, Woods' putter let him down on numerous occasions Friday, as he had a host of near-misses that led to him missing the weekend.
From the 12th through 15th holes, Woods missed putts by just five inches, 21 inches, six inches and 10 inches. If two of those go in, Woods is playing the weekend. Alas, the putter wasn't his friend, and Woods' weekend is over.
Woods enjoyed a great start Friday, going one under through four holes after carding a birdie on No. 4, a 523-yard par four.
Golf Channel @GolfChannelTiger Woods gets Pinehurst ROARING with a birdie on 4! 👏 <br><br>📺: NBC & <a href="">@peacock</a> | <a href="">#USOpen</a> <a href="">
He finished his front nine at one over for the day following bogeys at No. 5 and No. 9 but still found himself in decent enough shape to make the weekend at the turn.
However, bogeys on the 12th and 16th ultimately sealed his fate.
Overall, it was a tough two days for the 15-time major champion, but that could be said for a host of great golfers who also missed the cut, including Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Jason Day, Will Zalatoris, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and more.
Ultimately, Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina showed its teeth, with the super-fast greens and wire grass posing problems for everyone.
But fans were bummed out to see Woods miss the cut. Ultimately, the combination of injuries, surgeries and age have robbed Woods of his magic. He can still pull off a great shot here and there, but it's hard enough for him to walk the course and complete rounds at this point.
There's no reason for him to walk with his head down. Fans still love Woods and appreciate everything he's done.
Professor Falken @SDonlose<a href="">@TigerWoods</a> THANK YOU for competing. I value your work ethic and desire. Take care of your self. Hopefully we see you competing again soon.
Cynthia Millikin @CynthiaCM<a href="">@TigerWoods</a> <a href="">@usopengolf</a> Great game today!! Every game your strength builds. So wonderful to see you back!! As one with multiple surgeries we realize the work behind these improvements 👍
Jimmy Hanlin @JimmyHanlinI thought I wanted <a href="">@TigerWoods</a> to walk away until he could ride in a cart to play. Too much pain. Then this week I saw him hit some shots that made me think maybe just maybe!!!! Keep grinding TW! <a href="">
Tony @Tony60312076360<a href="">@TigerWoods</a> it's a process… don't get discouraged … keep grinding … I enjoy the sport so much more when you are a part of it!
Kevin Keilen @KKeilen87257<a href="">@TigerWoods</a> doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, any more..... A difficult <a href="">#pinehurst2</a> <a href="">#usopen</a> set up, that has already picked its winner, won the day. Tiger won in the end. No one can replicate what he did at <a href="">#pebblebeach</a> or the other 14 majors he went on to win. <a href="">#thxtiger</a>
There are also fans who admitted that it's tough to watch him at this point.
Gerard Sokol @gerard_sokolI'm the biggest Tiger Woods fan but I think it's time to <a href="">@TigerWoods</a> to ask for a cart nobody on this earth would care if you take a cart
Höggy 🥃 @TheHoggyTiger Woods looks like a very old man nowadays
Pádraig Murphy @PodgeMurphy95Tiger Woods said it might be his last US Open ever. He got a few bad breaks today and the score doesn't reflect his play this week. I'd prefer to not see him again than to see him struggling around
craig @23cao45I hate to say it cause I love watching <a href="">@TigerWoods</a> play golf but I think it's time to hang 'em up, the magic is gone he just don't have it anymore.
Sunny Jim @sunnyjim4Will somebody please tell him
After the round, Woods confirmed he has one start left this year (The Open).
Josh Graham @JoshGrahamShowTiger Woods: "I've only got one more tournament this season."<br><br>So that should put to rest any thought Tiger will play more this year.<br><br>As for if this could be his last US Open, he said "I don't know when my last one will be." <a href="">
So we will see Woods again at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland for the year's last major, which begins Thursday, July 18.