Hours After Tiger Woods’s Warning, LIV & PGA Tour Pro’s to Suffer Annoying PGA Championship Misery Yet Again?

The weather prediction for the 105th PGA Championship, which is underway at Valhalla, Kentucky has created a dismal atmosphere. The greatest players in the world are preparing for an intense test of talent and endurance due to the chilly weather, continuous rain and drizzle, and a dense, lush rough that awaits any misplaced shots.

And if Tiger Woods‘ dire warning means anything, the PGA Tour and LIV players could be facing a rerun of the agony they went through at the PGA Championship last year.

Tiger Woods’ foreboding warning may come true

As if the intimidating terrain of Valhalla wasn’t enough, the week’s weather prediction is gloomy. With temperatures hovering around 15°C (59°F) and an 84% likelihood of intermittent rain and drizzle on Saturday, the already difficult greens will become even more difficult. The rough will remain lush and grabby due to the ongoing moisture, making it more difficult for players to escape danger.

Talking about it Tiger Woods minced no words, saying “Yeah, the rough is dense. It’s just very dense. With the rain we got and just the moisture on it, I know they’ve topped it off, but it’s just really lush. You can get lies where it sits up. You can get a 3-wood on it. And there are other lies — a couple times I had to pitch out sideways. I laid up at 13 and 14, sorry, 15. Depends on the lie, and you don’t have to worry about that if you drive it in the fairway, and I just need to do a better job of that.”

Furthermore, club selection and distance management may become extremely difficult because of the lower temperatures and chance of wind gusts, particularly on the longer courses where accuracy off the tee is crucial. Even worse, the prediction suggests that hardship may not end with the first round. For the players, this might make things worse over the weekend.

The potential for chaos

Even while the course and weather might seem to be a formula for poor scores and a putter competition, history has shown that difficult setups like this frequently result in turmoil and drama. Remember the Southern Hills 2022 PGA Championship, where Justin Thomas won after a tumultuous final round in which competitors struggled to remain afloat due to the difficult conditions?

The weather in Valhalla this year could very well be identical to 2022’s, with the dense, rough, and variable conditions acting as the great equalizers. An already highly anticipated major championship can see an extra layer of drama and excitement from a single pivotal moment of genius or a critical error.

The 2024 PGA Championship is sure to be a genuine test of skill, resiliency, and dedication when the best players in the world take on the tough task of beating the field of Valhalla, with Tiger Woods’ warning ringing in their ears and the dismal weather prediction looming. Golf enthusiasts buckle up, for this may just be the beginning of the battle.