Tiger Woods is ready to compete in three more majors within as many months despite feeling pain from the Masters, where he set a new record for consecutive cuts made
After making his 26th appearance at the Masters in April, Tiger Woods has revealed plans to play at three more majors within the next three months. The golfing icon is ‘hopeful’ it will work out, after complaining he’s “sore” after competing at the Augusta National.
Woods has excited golf fans after vowing to be at three more majors, as taking part in one competition per month is still in his plans. “The next three months, I have three majors and hopefully that’ll all work out,” Woods said on Tuesday during an appearance on The Today Show.
The 48-year-old made history at Augusta as he made the cut for the 24th consecutive time, proving that class is permanent even though he ended up finishing with the highest score in his career. “It’s consistency, it’s longevity, and it’s an understanding of how to play this golf course,” Woods said of the Masters record.
“Now, you still have to go out and execute it, but there’s a lot of knowledge that goes into understanding how to play (Augusta National). …That’s the neat thing about this.
“I can still go through the mental Rolodex and bring out a few putts from the ’90s that still move generally in that direction and the effect that Rae’s Creek has on certain shots and putts. And it means a lot.”
Woods will look to return to full fitness in the coming months, and announced that he’s planning to practice more over the summer in order to be in the best possible shape. “I’m just going to keep lifting, keep the motor going, keep the body moving, keep getting stronger, keep progressing,” Woods said after the Masters.
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“Hopefully, the practice sessions will keep getting longer.” But finding the time isn’t that simple, as Woods has switched some of his attention away from playing golf in recent times, instead taking on a senior role to help shape the future of the game.
Woods has been extremely loyal to the PGA Tour, and is actively involved in negotiations with LIV Golf as both entities are still looking to merge. The veteran has met with the head of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, in an attempt to shape the game in the best possible way for all parties.
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“I don’t know if we’re closer, but certainly we’re headed in the right direction,” he said. “That was a very positive meeting, and I think both sides came away from the meeting feeling positive.”
Woods and Rory McIlroy are two of the high-profile golfers to ignore any approach from LIV Golf, after most of their former PGA Tour rivals left for the Saudi riches in 2022. The PGA Tour was rocked again when former Masters champion Jon Rahm more recently in December 2023.
But the PGA Tour has rewarded those who stayed with a loyalty payout, earning an equity share after a recent investment. Woods is expected to receive $100 million (£80m), with McIlroy taking home $50 million (40m).
