![]() ![]() On Monday, Woods hit a 3-iron 333 yards off the 18th tee. However, after several months of dry weather, Carnoustie is playing firm and fast, and the rough is yellowish-brown and wispy. Typically, the layout is long and penal due to punishing rough. Woods had never used a putter from 120 yards off the green, and quickly embraced the imagination and feel required in the ever-changing conditions.Ĭonsidered by most the toughest course in the Open rotation, Carnoustie is also known as “Car-nasty” and “The Beast.” Located just inland from the North Sea on the east coast of Scotland, and often buffeted by brisk wind, it measures 7,400 yards and features tight fairways and deep bunkers, along with two wandering burns. “I spent probably close to two hours on the range just hitting balls before I even went out and played because I thought it was just the best, seeing the ball bounce and being creative and using my mind,” he said. At age 19, having just completed his freshman year at Stanford, he played in the 19 Scottish Open at Carnoustie, where he tied for 47th in 1995 and missed the cut in 1996. Woods tied for seventh in 1999 and tied for 12th in 2007. Watson was 59 and lost to Stewart Cink in a playoff at Turnberry.Ĭarnoustie is hosting for the eighth time. Greg Norman (2008) and Tom Watson (2009) contended in their 50’s. ![]() “Yes, because of the fact that you don’t have to be long,” he said. ![]() Woods, 42, loves links golf and believes Open Championships are his best opportunity to win another major. Woods arrived Sunday after a stop in London, where he participated in a clinic and filming for Nike at famed Wembley Stadium, and attended the women’s singles final at Wimbledon, where he was the guest of good friend Serena Williams, cheering for her from her player’s box.Īfter playing eight holes Sunday, Woods played 18 holes on Monday with Justin Thomas and nine holes on Tuesday with Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed. In addition to his three triumphs, he has registered six top 10’s. 69 in the Official World Golf Ranking.Ĭarnoustie marks Woods’ 340th career start on the PGA Tour and 20th Open appearance. After missing the majority of the last two years due to back injuries, he has already recorded three top five finishes and five top 12’s, and has climbed to No. Woods will make his 12th start of 2018 and first at the Open since 2015. Andrews in 20, and at Royal Liverpool in 2006. CARNOUSTIE, Scotland – Tiger Woods will pursue his fourth claret jug this week in the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links.Ī 14-time major winner, his previous titles came at the Old Course in St. ![]()
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