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CARNOUSTIA, UK: American superstar Tiger Woods returns to the Open after three years declaring, Tuesday, July 17, that it is his best long-term chance of adding to his 14 major victories.
years – whose domination of the sport came to an end with the emergence of his serial infidelity in 2010 and, from 2014, serial back problems that led to several operations – said at the time of A press conference two days before leaving for Carnoustie
The triple champion of the Open, who has been showing off some form since returning to the circuit last December and has been in contention for a few titles this season, cited the examples of Tom Watson. and Greg Norman, who in his fifties almost won The Open in 2009 and 2008.
"As far as the long run is concerned, I would definitely say" Yes ", because you do not need to do it. be a long time playing on a links-style golf course, "said Wood s, who has not played at The Open since he missed the cup in 2015.
" You're coming at places like Augusta where it's just a big ball park and the golf course unfortunately overtakes you. A links golf course just allows you to roll the ball.
"Distance becomes a questionable point on a links golf course Creativity plays an important role."
is four times faster than Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 wins, says even being back at an Open represented a small victory.
"There were points where I never thought I would play again in this championship," "
" It's great to watch on TV but even better in person.
"But going back to Carnoustie is a blessing. There were times when I did not think it was possible, but here I am in my third major this year. "
Woods, whose last win in The Open came in 2006, says that he's slowly but surely"
"At every tournament, I feel a little better because I start playing at golf. "
" I feel that I have a better understanding of my game. A little more experience. "Tiger Woods said Tuesday that the Open offers veteran golfers the best chance of to gain a major. "
Tiger Woods said on Tuesday that the Open offers veteran golfers the best chance of winning. wins major AFP / ANDY BUCHANAN
"I AM ANOMALY"
Woods, who failed to shine at both tournaments this year, tied for 32nd in the Masters and missed the cup He says that he has a special affinity with the links courses
"I think I have experience playing this type of golf course," he said. .
"You have to manage all along this course.
" I've always loved playing golf, because the style of golf you have to play is creative. "
" You do not have Not go get the perfect rebounds and that's part of it.
"The feeling has a lot to do with that."
While Woods stars and compatriots Phil Mickelson silenced a group of 20 Americans, like reigning champion Jordan Spieth, US Open double winner Brooks Koepka and Masters winner Patrick Reed.
Woods said that the emergence of this group and their closeness – they see themselves regularly out of class – is very different from his time when he was unique among his generation and not just for his natural talent.
"When I came out of college early I was an anomaly," he said.
"Nobody at the time had become professional at the # 39, age 20 years old. Most of the players did their four years of college and then tried to qualify for the tour.
"So, all the guys I had played with and played at the college level were not touring with me – towards older players like Payne Stewart and Mark O. Meara." 19659002] "By the time my generation joined the Tour, I had played in the Ryder and Presidents Cups."
"Now they become pro at 18 and 19 years old. are close and have been for a while. "
