We’ve officially made it to the third major of the year as the U.S. Open gets underway from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York.
There’s a deep field on hand as 156 golfers compete to add a major win to their resume and be etched in history. Several former winners will be in the field, but a multi-time winner won’t be present.
Tiger Woods will not be competing this week as he’s away from competition currently.
Woods had his third recorded accident and his second DUI arrest since 2009 in March. He announced on March 31 that he would step away from golf for an undetermined period of time, calling it “necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”
Is Tiger Woods competing in the 2026 US Open?
No, Woods did not qualify for the tournament and is sidelined currently as he takes time away from golf.
2000: Tiger Woods wins first US Open at 24-years-old
Woods picked up his first Open victory by shooting 269. It’s stands as his lowest score posted in the tournament.
2002: Tiger Woods wins his second US Open, eighth major of his career
Woods won his eighth major overall and second US Open in 2002. He also won The Masters in the same year.
2008: Woods sinks 15-foot putt to force playoff, wins third Open
Woods sunk a 15-foot putt on the 18th hole to force a playoff in the 2008 US Open. He won the tournament for the third and most recent time.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Is Tiger Woods playing at US Open?: Status update for PGA legend
Reporting by Juston Lewis, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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By Juston Lewis, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union | USA TODAY Network
