Tiger Woods' reaction to reporters after first round Open misery speaks volumes
A defiant Tiger Woods did not drop any hints he was thinking about retirement after a tough first day at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.
Tiger Woods admitted he was too optimistic about his playing schedule at the start of the year after a miserable first round at the 152nd Open Championship.
Woods, 48, carded an opening round of eight-over 79 at Royal Troon.
At times it was tough to watch as the 48-year-old missed greens, fairways and had numerous three-putts.
He claimed at the turn of the year that it wasn't out of the question that he could play at least once a month this year.
But now he has conceded that was too optimistic and he has vowed to continue putting in the effort in the gym.
"I didn't do a whole lot of things right today," Woods said.
"I made that putt on the third hole, and then I think I had, what, three three-putts today?
"I didn't hit my irons very close, and I didn't give myself a whole lot of looks today.
"I need to shoot something in the mid-60s tomorrow to get something going on the weekend."
Woods was asked if he was building towards a brighter future on the golf course.
Some observers, such as Colin Montgomerie, have suggested he should retire.
Woods said: "I'm physically feeling a lot better than I did at the beginning of the year.
"At the end of last year, it was tough, and I haven't played a whole lot.
"I think that, as the year has gone on, I have gotten better.
"I just wish I could have played a little bit more, but I've been saving it for the majors just in case I do something pretty major and then take myself out of it."
He continued: "Hopefully next year will be a little bit better than this year.
"I thought I could play a little bit more earlier in the year. I think I was a little bit too optimistic. I need to do a lot more work in the gym and keep progressing like we have."
Woods is out early tomorrrow alongside Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay.
