Despite being one of the best golfers to ever pick up a club, it may have been too much to hope for Woods to compete this week.
Tiger Woods, who was competing in one of his favourite tournaments at his favourite course in the world, displayed significant rust on way to a 6-over 78 in the opening round s.
Catching a bad break off his first tee, the 15-time major winner's ball found a divot in the middle of the fairway on No. 1 and subsequently dumped his approach into
After finishing in a tie for 69th place in the Scottish Open the previous week, Hoffman commented, "It's simply good to be able to play golf." "Back problems have made this year difficult.
Woods, who is just taking part in his third official competition this year, had a dismal start. Woods' second shot was caught in a strong wind gust after hitting his first tee ball in a divot.
"Thursday," added Woods, "I think I had maybe four or five three-putts." "I just wasn't very good on the greens, and I missed every putt." I had trouble making the putts with adequate force.
Gooch was questioned about the environment after participating in the LIV competition at Pumpkin Ridge outside of Portland, Oregon.
After finishing in a tie for 69th place in the Scottish Open the previous week, Hoffman commented, "It's simply good to be able to play golf." "Back problems have made this year difficult.
St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, is awash with history. Additionally, this year's players and spectators for the 150th Open, which was contested at a time when golf is in disarray,