Report: Tiger doesn't enter Open; no '26 majors
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- Tiger Woods failed to submit an entry for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale by the deadline, according to Sports Illustrated.
- Tiger Woods has missed the Masters and PGA Championship and does not hold an automatic exemption for the upcoming U.S. Open, extending his Grand Slam drought since the 2024 Open.
- Tiger Woods has been sidelined for most of the past six years due to injuries—including a ruptured Achilles tendon and lumbar disk replacement surgery—and a March DUI arrest involving hydrocodone possession.
- Tiger Woods last competed in a PGA Tour event at the 2024 Masters and has not played competitively since missing the cut at the 2024 Open at Royal Troon.
Why it matters: Golf tournaments lose a marquee draw, hurting ticket sales and TV ratings, while sponsors of Woods see reduced exposure; meanwhile, rivals gain a clearer path to titles.
