Tiger Woods, who hasn¡¯t competed in a major tournament or ?even a competitive event at all since 2024, made his absence at all of this season¡¯s majors official by failing to submit an entry for the British Open, Sports Illustrated reported on ?Wednesday.
Woods is not eligible to compete at ?the U.S. ?Open next month, but he did ?have an exception to compete at the Open. He had previously openly discussed the possibility of returning for the Masters ?last month.
Instead, a car crash in late March that resulted ?in a suspicion of DUI arrest derailed those plans. Shortly after the incident, Woods announced ?that, in addition to seeking ?treatment, he would be taking time away from his off-course duties ¡ª?including serving ?on the PGA ?Tour Policy Board and the Future Competition ?Committee ¡ª?and withdrew his name for consideration ?for the ?U.S. Ryder Cup captain¡¯s role.
Woods¡¯ health has played a significant role in his lack of professional activities in recent years. A separate car accident in 2021 ?injured his lower leg, and he has endured seven back surgeries, including a disk replacement in October. Woods, a 15-time major champion, has failed to capture a title since the 2021 accident, ?last ?winning at the 2019 Masters.
Woods, 50, remains ?exempt at the British Open until the age ?of 60.
In contrast, 55-year-old Phil Mickelson elected to submit an entry for the event, but his participation is in doubt following his absence at several LIV events ?this spring to attend to an ongoing family health situation. Mickelson hasn¡¯t missed an the British Open since 2009, last winning the event in 2013.
Woods has won the British Open in 2000, 2005 and 2006.
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