It’s been a tough road for Tiger Woods since his victory at the 2019 Masters. In the 13 major tournaments he has participated in since winning his fifth green jacket, he has not been able to secure a top-20 finish. Out of his last 25 majors, he has only managed to achieve four top-20 finishes. Woods has only competed in nine events since the 2022 Masters, and the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Troon will be his final tournament of the year.
Golf Hall of Famer Colin Montgomerie believes that it’s time for Tiger Woods to consider retiring from the sport. Montgomerie expressed his thoughts to The Times of London, stating that it’s difficult to tell Woods that it’s time to step away, but it may be the right decision. He mentioned that Woods did not appear to enjoy his time at the U.S. Open and predicted that he will not find joy in the upcoming major tournament either.
Montgomerie suggested that Woods should have retired two years ago at the Open, describing it as a perfect moment to bid farewell to the sport. He recalled the emotional scene of Woods walking alone with tears in his eyes, surrounded by full stands and cameras from around the world. Despite the sentimental moment, Woods gave a vague response when asked if the U.S. Open was his last tournament, stating, “I don’t know. It may or may not be.”
Tiger Woods has faced challenges at the Open in recent years, failing to make the cut since his tied sixth-place finish in 2018. With his inconsistent performance and struggles to compete at the highest level, the question of retirement continues to loom over his career. The golfing world awaits his decision on whether he will continue to pursue his passion for the sport or consider stepping away from professional competition.
