The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced Thursday afternoon that Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption to play in the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
It will be his first time playing in the U.S. Open since 2020 at Winged Foot, when he missed the cut.
Woods missed last year’s U.S. Open due to rehabbing from surgery.
“The U.S. Open, our national championship, is a truly special event for our game and one that has helped define my career,” Woods said. “I’m honored to receive this exemption and could not be more excited for the opportunity to compete in this year’s U.S. Open, especially at Pinehurst,
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