After the $3,000,000,000 Betrayal, Will Tiger Woods Turn To Stain His Legacy with a Silent Treatment on the PGA Tour?

Despite the popularity of the US Open championship, fans have been left divided in terms of attention as the post-merger golf world throws up unexpected news every other day. The latest one arrived last night when media outlets reported that Tiger Woods wouldn’t participate in the Open Championship next month.

The announcement broke the hearts of millions of fans across the world. However, for someone who won a major championship with a broken leg, ankle surgery seems less of a concern. Is Woods injured out of the Open Championship, or is it his famous silent treatment towards the PGA Tour after the recent merger?

Why has Tiger Woods opted out of the Open Championship?

The fifteen-time major championship winner made a steady comeback to the game at the end of last year after suffering horrific injuries in a near-fatal car crash in February 2021. Woods began the season with an appearance at Genesis Open, before participating at the Masters Tournament, but it has all gone downhill since.

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During a torrid time at the famed Augusta National Golf Club, the 47-year-old successfully managed to make the cut. However, it came at a heavy cost.

Woods was seen limping at the end of his rounds, with many speculating that the golfer wasn’t in the best condition. It turned out to be an ankle issue, which eventually left him with no other option but to withdraw.

The golf legend proceeded with ankle surgery in the following days. While no timeline was revealed to the media, it was expected that Woods would make a comeback soon.

However, it looks like the golfer’s season has already commenced. Woods made a no-show at the PGA Championship and the ongoing US Open, and he has withdrawn from the Open Championship, to be hosted at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course next month.

However, a strange pattern has emerged from Woods’ recent decisions. Could it be a way of expressing his displeasure towards the PGA Tour?

Is Tiger Woods retaliating following the PGA Tour’s betrayal?

One of the most renowned golfers of all time, Woods received an alleged high nine-figure fee to join the breakaway LIV Golf Series. But the money meant nothing to the legendary golfer, who stood by the side of the PGA Tour as a fierce loyalist.

However, his home tour decided to ditch its opinions after announcing a sudden turnaround with a $3 billion merger with LIV Golf. It left many scratching their heads in disbelief, especially the PGA Tour loyalists, many of whom came to know about the decision through social media channels.

Woods hasn’t made any statements on the merger, but his actions speak louder than words. The golf legend will most likely play at the Hero World Challenge later this year, an event hosted by the golfer himself. He could also make an appearance at the PNC Championship alongside his son, Charlie Woods, whose future allegiance also lies in the balance.

Overall, it looks like Woods is focusing merely on major championships and his host tournaments moving forward in his golf career. Limited participation of the game’s most renowned player will undoubtedly affect viewership in PGA Tour games, but is it a way of sending a message to the organization that betrayed its most elusive player? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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