Tiger Woods Faces Mental Strain Before The Open Championship

Tiger Woods made headlines this week as he arrived at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland for The Open Championship without proper preparation . The reason for his lack of readiness was due to the attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump , which caused him to lose sleep on his flight over from Florida to Scotland.

In an interview with BBC Sport , Woods expressed that he was not in the right frame of mind during the flight , stating that he did n't accomplish much due to the mental strain caused by the assassination attempt . He revealed that it was a long night for him as all he could think about was the incident , which led to him being sleepless throughout the flight and heading straight to the golf course upon arrival.

The attempted assassination on Trump took place at a rally in Butler , Pennsylvania , where one person was killed and two others were injured by the shooter , Thomas Matthew Crooks . The shooter was later identified and shot dead after injuring the former president . The incident added immense pressure on Woods , who had to participate in a practice round right after arriving without proper rest.

Despite criticisms from Hall of Fame golf pro Colin Montgomerie , who suggested Woods should retire , the 15 - time major winner remained defiant . Woods pointed out that as a past champion , he has the exemption to play until he turns 60 , unlike Montgomerie who is not a past champion and therefore does n't have the same privilege to make such decisions.

While Woods has faced concerns about his future in golf due to his recent performances , he remains determined to continue playing as long as he believes he can win events . This year marks his return to competing in all four majors since 2019 , with mixed results in the Masters , PGA Championship , and U.S. Open . Despite the challenges , Woods is not ready to give up on his career and is still aiming for more victories in the sport.

As the golf world watches Tiger Woods navigate through the challenges both on and off the course , his determination and resilience continue to be on display . Fans and critics alike eagerly await his next moves and performances as he strives to add more accolades to his already impressive career record.