Golf legend Tiger Woods has rubbished suggestions calling for his retirement. The player has not won any major tournament since 2019 and his record has been mixed. In the world of Golf, he appears to be a legend having won a record number of championships. He has been unable to win any championship for a long period of time. This has prompted many to call for his retirement. In the upcoming week, he will be seen at action at Royal Troon and will hope to secure his fourth British title. He has expressed his confidence of his victory in the upcoming championship.
Calls for resignation:
Tiger Woods’ response:
Calls for resignation:
The statement by Tiger Woods that he intends to continue assumes significance as many including Scottish golf player Colin Montgomerie recently told the Times of London that perhaps time has come for Tiger Woods to resign. He added that it is a very difficult decision for all sportsmen to take but it is all the more important for Tiger Woods to take. He said that it would be a difficult decision to take.
Tiger Woods’ response:
Tiger Woods dismissed suggestions calling for his retirement. He said that he is a past champion and he will not retire till the age of 60. He also added that Colin is not a past champion does not have the advantage of playing till 60.
Colin has not won any major world championship title. He is a Ryder Cup champion. He came close to winning the 2006 US Open but lost by just one stroke.
Tiger Woods, on the other hand has won 15 major titles and championships. His record has been below satisfactory since 2019 when he hasn’t won any championship. He has also withdrawn or missed out on five out of the six major championships.
FAQs
What is considered to be Tiger Woods’s first professional victory?
His first professional victory in the sports of Golf came in the year 1996. He beat Davis Love and lifted the Las Vegas Invitational. Is there an OTT series which gives us details of Tiger Woods and his life?
Tiger released in 2021 and its available on HBO and other OTT platforms. It provides a detailed look into the rise and fall of Tiger Woods.
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