Tiger Woods’ ongoing quest for a 15th major championship got off to a shaky start yesterday at the PGA Championship, as the world’s No. 1 golfer failed to take advantage of relatively benign scoring conditions at Oak Hill Country Club and double-bogeyed his final hole.
Tiger Woods sweats out an ugly finish at the PGA Championship and goes over par for 1st round. Photo: Getty Images
Woods shot a 1-over-par 71 that included just two birdies and trails Jim Furyk and Adam Scott by six shots.
On a day in which the course was softened by overnight rain, Woods could not take advantage, although he made several par-saving putts to avert what could have been a higher score.
“The round realistically could have been under par easily,” said Woods, who chose to look at the bright side. “I played really well today. One loose 9-iron shot [on the fourth hole]. I made a few par putts out there as well.
“As I say, I feel like I played well enough and made some nice key putts, and the key is I left it in good spots too. I’m still right there. I mean … as of right now, I’m only six back and we have a long way to go.” – AP
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