Tiger Woods' reaction to reporters after first round Open misery speaks volumes

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. 

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