Tiger Woods fails to make the cut at US Open as his major struggles persist

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major winner, missed the cut at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 after going 7-over in his two rounds. This marks the first time since 2015 that Woods has missed consecutive major cuts. He missed the final three cuts that year after finishing in a tie for 17th at The Masters. Since winning the green jacket in 2019, he has finished outside the top 20 in every major he’s played in, marking his longest such streak since his early career. In his last 25 majors, Woods has only had four top 20 finishes, showcasing his struggles on the course in recent years.

In his two rounds at the U.S. Open, Woods birdied his first hole but struggled, bogeying half of his final 12 holes on Thursday en route to a 4-over 74. He briefly got inside the cut-line after a birdie on Friday but ultimately shot a 73 and missed the cut. The 48-year-old has faced challenges in competing at a high level since he was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in 2021. Woods hasn’t made the cut at the U.S. Open since 2019 and has struggled at the tournament in recent years with his best finish being tied for 21st in 2012 and 2019.

This was the third time Woods had competed at Pinehurst No. 2, with his previous outings resulting in a tie for third in 1999 and second in 2005. However, he missed the 2014 tournament when it was at the famous course. Despite his past success at Pinehurst, Woods was unable to perform at his peak in this year’s U.S. Open. His struggles at the event mirror his difficulties in recent majors, where he has consistently finished outside the top 20.

Woods’ performance at the U.S. Open adds to his recent challenges on the course, with his last top 20 finishes coming in a limited number of majors. Since his 2019 Masters win, Woods has faced setbacks and has been unable to regain his previous form on the golf course. His missed cuts in consecutive majors highlight the uphill battle he faces in returning to his former glory. Fans will be watching closely to see if Woods can bounce back from this latest disappointment and return to contention in future tournaments.

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