Tiger Woods' Yardage Blunder Sparks Laughter in Emotional TGL Comeback
February 19, 2025
Ultimately, Woods' team, Jupiter Links, was defeated by New York Golf Club with a score of 10-3, trailing 9-3 with three singles holes remaining.
Despite the blunders, Woods managed to sink an 8-foot putt to defeat Young in singles, providing a rare highlight amidst the errors.
Woods' performance included missing a 5-foot putt for par and a costly shot that left the ball in the bunker, which cost Jupiter two points.
Earlier in the match, there was a humorous moment when the trio searched for a ball mark, only to discover it was in Kisner's pocket the whole time.
Woods shared that grieving his mother has been a challenging process, but he has received considerable support from family and fellow golfers.
Following the incident, Woods double-bogeyed the hole, while his opponent, Young, parred, contributing to Young's team win.
During the match, Woods misinterpreted the yardage to the hole as 99 yards instead of the actual 199 yards, leading to a short shot with his wedge.
His teammates, Kevin Kisner and Tom Kim, found the situation humorous, laughing uncontrollably at Woods' mistake, which was further echoed by commentators who questioned his choice of club.
Tiger Woods faced one of the most embarrassing moments of his career during a TGL match on January 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, marking his first competitive appearance since the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, on February 4, 2025.
This event carried significant emotional weight for Woods, as it was his first televised appearance since his mother's passing, which added to the scrutiny of his performance.
The TGL, co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy, aims to create an interactive golf experience using advanced technology.
Rickie Fowler, another competitor, humorously noted that Woods' incident would likely be remembered and joked about in the future.
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AP News • Feb 19, 2025
Tiger Woods has his 'most embarrassing moment' by not knowing the yardage in a TGL match
ESPN • Feb 19, 2025
Tiger Woods: TGL gaffe 'one of the most embarrassing moments' - ESPN
PEOPLE • Feb 19, 2025
Tiger Woods Has 'Most Embarrassing Moment' of His Golfing Career During TGL Match