Tiger Woods Misses Cut at 2024 US Open as Fans Lament Golf Legend’s Struggles

Tiger Woods fell two shots short of making the U.S. Open cut on Friday, carding a seven-over 147 during his two rounds.

Woods shot a four-over 74 Thursday and a three-over 73 on Friday. He had a chance in Round 2 to make the cut, which ended at five over.

Unfortunately, Woods’ putter let him down on numerous occasions Friday, as he had a host of near-misses that led to him missing the weekend.

From the 12th through 15th holes, Woods missed putts by just five inches, 21 inches, six inches and 10 inches. If two of those go in, Woods is playing the weekend. Alas, the putter wasn’t his friend, and Woods’ weekend is over.

Woods enjoyed a great start Friday, going one under through four holes after carding a birdie on No. 4, a 523-yard par four.

He finished his front nine at one over for the day following bogeys at No. 5 and No. 9 but still found himself in decent enough shape to make the weekend at the turn.

However, bogeys on the 12th and 16th ultimately sealed his fate.

Overall, it was a tough two days for the 15-time major champion, but that could be said for a host of great golfers who also missed the cut, including Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Jason Day, Will Zalatoris, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and more.

Ultimately, Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina showed its teeth, with the super-fast greens and wire grass posing problems for everyone.

But fans were bummed out to see Woods miss the cut. Ultimately, the combination of injuries, surgeries and age have robbed Woods of his magic. He can still pull off a great shot here and there, but it’s hard enough for him to walk the course and complete rounds at this point.

There’s no reason for him to walk with his head down. Fans still love Woods and appreciate everything he’s done.

There are also fans who admitted that it’s tough to watch him at this point.

After the round, Woods confirmed he has one start left this year (The Open).

So we will see Woods again at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland for the year’s last major, which begins Thursday, July 18.