Woods "2020 Season Over"... When Is the Next Appearance? (Summary)

'PO Round 3' Tour Championship Qualification Fails, US Open Participation Likely Starting 17th, Jojo Championship Title Defense in the US

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "End of the 2020 season."

'The returned golf emperor' Tiger Woods (USA, photo) failed to qualify for the Tour Championship, the final third round of the PGA Tour Playoffs (PO), which opened on the night of the 4th (Korean time) at East Lake Golf Club (par 70, 7,280 yards) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He finished tied for 51st place (11 over par 291) on the final day of the second round BMW Championship that ended on the 31st, ranking 63rd in the PO rankings, missing the ticket reserved for only the top 30 players.

It is interesting that Woods reached the PGA Tour record for most wins (82 wins), tying Sam Snead (USA), by winning the Zozo Championship in October last year, which is included in the 2020 season. However, this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he participated in only six tournaments, with a tie for 9th place at the Farmers Open in January being his only 'top 10' finish. The disappointment was even greater considering that the Tour Championship is where he achieved his 80th career win in 2018.

Woods' next appearance is likely to be the 120th US Open, which begins its long journey on the 17th. The major schedule has been disrupted, with the US Open postponed from June to September due to COVID-19, and the Masters moved from April to November. He said, "Olympia Fields in Illinois, the battleground of the BMW Championship, has narrow fairways and significantly longer rough, creating a similar atmosphere to the US Open," adding, "It was actually a good experience ahead of the US Open," as he gathered his thoughts.

When Woods participated in the first round of the PO at The Northern Trust, he visited Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, which is a three-hour drive from Boston TPC in Norton, Massachusetts, to prepare for the US Open by scouting the course. In October, he is set to defend his Zozo Championship title. The PGA Tour announced on the 1st that "this year's Zozo Championship will be held on October 23 at Sherwood Golf Club in Thousand Oaks, California, USA."

Sherwood is especially a 'promised land' for Woods. The Hero World Challenge, a special event hosted by the Tiger Woods Foundation, has been held there 14 times, and Woods has actually collected the winner's trophy five times. This increases the likelihood of setting the great record of 83 wins. The highlight is the Masters in November. Last April, he announced his 'return of the emperor' by winning his 15th major with a dramatic comeback victory. Woods' 2020 is still 'in progress.'

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