This has been a tough year for Tiger Woods. His mother passed away, and he had to withdraw from several events to deal with the grief. He then ruptured his Achilles tendon ahead of the Masters and had to withdraw to correct that issue with surgery. Currently, Woods is still dealing with the long-term effects of that surgery and will not be attending the US Open as a player. This has led fans to wonder what the future holds for the former champion of all four majors?
Tiger Woods Legacy
It is hard to find someone who hasn’t heard of Tiger Woods. Even people who have been living under rocks for the past forty years know who he is. He was the face of the PGA in the early 2000s, and remains so to this day. Woods has had two five-year runs of being the No. 1 golfer in the world. The closest that anyone has come to that is Scottie Scheffler, who currently sits at 104 weeks, or just two years. Woods’ impact on golf is so notable that he broke every record at the time.
Woods Today
Despite all his accomplishments, Woods is now having a number of issues. He has been called the most underachieving golfer. The issues mentioned earlier have led him to miss most of this season. He’s not even in the top 100 anymore. His most noticeable acts this year are aiding with the Los Angeles Wildfire recovery and meeting with Donald Trump during one of the PGA-LIV Golf Merger talks.
Is It Time For The Senior Leagues?
There have been plenty of talks about retirement for golfers just this year alone. Rory McIlroy has said that he doesn’t plan on going past 50, and Woods is going to hit that number at the end of the year. Another golfer has debated on whether or not to attend the Masters this year because of his age. It’s getting to the point where, to get into future events, he will need to cash in his special exemptions. Last year’s US Open, Woods needed to use one of those exemptions after missing the cut. If this year is anything to go by, he may rely on those exemptions for as long as he plays in the main Tour.
What Now For Woods?
Tiger Woods has had a career that has defined golf in the 21st century. He broke records, became the face of the sport, and is known around the world in every household. Today, however, it seems that it may be time for him to pack it in. He had a really good run, and now newer golfers are chomping at the bit to claim his crown. As for his name legacy, Charlie Woods is working his way up. He has brought a couple of surprises in the past with a brief comeback, but fans aren’t holding out hope for that. It looks like it is time to rest on his laurels and accept his accomplishments as they are, and take the time to enjoy the rest of his life.
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