I’m honored to receive this exemption and could not be more excited for the opportunity to compete in this year’s US Open, especially at Pinehurst, a venue that means so much to the game.” stated Tiger Woods, as he received a special exemption for the 124th edition of the U.S. Open. The 48-year-old will be returning to the event after last appearing in the 2020 edition. However, is Woods’s participation in the third major of the season in jeopardy? Recent news regarding the movement of Woods’s private jet has led fans to speculate about his status.
On Tuesday a day before the commencement of the major Woods was awarded the prestigious Bob Jones Award. Woods gave an emotional acceptance speech as he attributed his success in golf to his mother, Kultida Woods. However, right after the ceremony, it was reported that Woods, or rather his plane, had traveled back to Orlando, Florida. The Rader Atlas posted the details about the flight.
The page @radaratlas2 tweeted a photo that showed Woods’s jet taking a trip from Pinehurst to Orlando. The tweet consisted of a caption that stated, “Tiger Woods’ airplane #N517TW left Pinehurst today and landed in Orlando. Unsure why.“However, it was not confirmed if Woods had boarded the plane as well. Nonetheless, it made the golf world speculate over the 15-time major champion’s presence at Pinehurst and if he would be continuing the major.
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Tiger Woods’ airplane #N517TW left Pinehurst today and landed in Orlando. Unsure why. pic.twitter.com/eMUg9wPoH6
— radaratlas2 (@radaratlas2) June 12, 2024
Moreover, Woods had taken a day off from practice yesterday, which further fueled the speculation. However, Junior Woods clarified his absence and gave an update to Mike Tiricio. Regardless, the golf fans’ speculations about Tiger Woods were still coming off.
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When Woods teed up at his first event of the year, the Genesis Invitational, the expectations were high for the 15-time major winner. However, on day two, Woods withdrew from the event, citing the flu hampering his plans. Moreover, in the past few years, Woods had withdrawn from many events, including the 2023 Masters. Seeing the jet in Orlando, this user assumed. “Maybe a WD???”
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There have been no reports of Tiger Woods withdrawing from Pinehurst No. 2, and his tee time for the first round has been set. Therefore, his plane’s trip to Orlando does not indicate a withdrawal. What do you think could be the the reason behind Woods’s private jet flying back to Orlando? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.