Tiger Woods decides whether to play at US Open after receiving special invite

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Golf legend Tiger Woods will compete at this year's U.S. Open after receiving a special exemption alongside other players ahead of June's tournament at Pinehurst No. 2

Tiger Woods will play the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst after receiving a special exemption from the USGA to join the field after previously not being eligible.

"I'm honored to receive this exemption and could not be more excited for the opportunity to compete in this year's U.S. Open, especially at Pinehurst, a venue that means so much to the game." The 48-year-old had hoped to compete in a tournament a month ago, only to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational earlier this year, followed by not competing at the Houston Open. The U.S. Open, a competition Woods won three times in 2000, 2002, and 2008, will provide the golf icon with a shot at getting his year back on track.

Woods ' comeback to golf has been staggered since his 2021 near-fatal crash. His right leg, in particular, is still suffering today, and it is affecting his rotation. He won't be competing against his son, Charlie, either after the 15-year-old missed out on U.S. Open qualification.The teenager carded an eight-over-par 81 in Florida late last month.

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