Tiger Woods said he likes the weather conditions at this year's U.S. Open and thinks his body is good enough to compete and win.
, who last made the cut at the U.S. Open in 2019, said Tuesday that he likes that this week's tournament will be played in Florida-like heat, which will help his surgically repaired back and right leg.
Woods, 48, will be making his first appearance in the U.S. Open since missing the cut at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York in 2020. In last month's PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, Woods missed the cut with a 36-hole total of 7-over 149. In his past 22 starts in majors, he missed the cut 10 times and withdrew twice.
"I did a little bit of work on chipping and putting, but nothing can simulate what we have here this particular week, the amount of little shots and the knobs and run-offs, and either using wedges or long irons or woods around the greens or even putter," Woods said. Later Tuesday, Woods was set to receive the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor from the USGA that recognizes his commitment to sportsmanship and respect for golf's traditions.
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