Tiger Woods Exits Royal Troon as Struggles Persist

Tiger Woods quickly exited Royal Troon, moving from the 18th hole to a brief media session then straight to a waiting car. At 2:34 p.m., he was headed to the airport for a private jet back to Florida, aiming to be home for dinner. As Woods completed his round, he received a mix of respectful and somewhat awkward applause. The crowd seemed to acknowledge the decline of the once-dominant golfer, who is now a shadow of his former self.

Woods struggled again, missing the cut in three consecutive majors this year. He scored 77 on Friday, adding to his previous 79, and his poor performance continued a pattern of high scores: 74 and 73 at the US Open, 72 and 77 at the PGA, and 73, 72, 82, and 77 at the Masters where he finished last among those who made the cut. This year, Woods is 44-over par in major championships.

In his second round at Royal Troon, Woods faced challenges, including a bogey from a difficult bunker on the par-three fifth and an error on the par-five 16th. His once-expert game management has diminished due to physical issues. Woods, now 104-over par across recent majors, struggles to find his previous form and admits to fighting his game all day.

Despite his current struggles and the question of why he continues, Tiger Woods remains hopeful. He believes he is improving and intends to keep working on his game. Although he faces criticism and concern over his performance, Woods’ legacy remains intact with his 15 major victories and unparalleled achievements. His past greatness overshadows his present difficulties, and his future remains uncertain but hopeful, as he plans to return and seek one more triumph.