Tiger Woods took the acclaim of the galleries as he walked over the Swilcan Bridge for what could be the final time.
Doffing his cap to the thousands lining the 18th fairway at the Home of Golf, for a split second he appeared to pause, visibly emotional.
This was an ovation afforded to very few golfers, even true greats of the game. But then very few golfers have had such a seismic impact on the game as Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods.
It wasn’t exactly the way he’d have wanted it to go. Woods came to St Andrews fully intending to compete. But he was left to rue a dismal Thursday which all but ended his hopes of making the weekend.
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His performance on the 18th, too, encapsulated his week. Having missed the green to the left, he chipped it close but then uncharacteristically missed the short birdie putt.
But this was less about the tournament itself and more about affording the great man the ovation he has earned, should this indeed be his final Old Course Open.
Nothing but love for @TigerWoods ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7olNGiAb5G
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 15, 2022
Afterwards, although he is determined to return to these shores, he admitted he is unsure whether he will be fit enough for another visit to the Old…
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