Tiger Woods recently missed the cut at the Open Championship, adding to his string of disappointing performances at major tournaments in recent years. The golf legend’s struggles on the course have raised questions about whether he will ever be competitive in a major again, especially after comments from Colin Montgomerie suggesting Woods consider retirement. Despite these setbacks, some still hold out hope that Woods will have a final resurgence and contend in a major once more.
Josh Berhow, the managing editor, remains optimistic that Woods could have a final flash of success in a major tournament. He believes that, with the right conditions and a streaky putter, Woods could potentially contend in a major event. While Berhow acknowledges the challenges Woods faces in preparing for majors without risking injury, he believes that the golfing icon still holds a significant place in the game and will continue to compete as long as he remains competitive.
On the other hand, Zephyr Melton, the assistant editor, is less optimistic about Woods’ chances of winning another major. Melton points to Woods’ physical limitations and the toll that a full week at a major championship takes on his body as factors that make another major win highly unlikely. Despite Woods’ past comeback and win at the 2019 Masters, Melton believes that the days of Woods contending for major titles are behind him.
Nick Piastowski, the senior editor, shares a more nuanced view on Woods’ potential for future success in majors. Piastowski believes that if Woods makes changes to his game and takes advantage of opportunities for more playing reps, he could potentially contend in a major tournament. However, Piastowski also acknowledges that Woods’ ability to sustain his performance over the course of a full tournament will ultimately determine his chances of contending at the highest level.
Dylan Dethier, the senior writer, echoes the sentiments of his colleagues in expressing a mix of optimism and caution regarding Woods’ future in major championships. While Dethier believes that Woods has the potential to contend again, he also recognizes the inherent biases in hoping for a Woods comeback. Despite his personal bias towards seeing Woods succeed, Dethier acknowledges the challenges Woods faces in maintaining his health and performance at the highest level of competition.
