Tiger Woods not prone to play at US Open or US Senior Open, says USGA chief government Mike Whan

By Tycoon Herald 3 Min Read Published May 5, 2026

Tiger Woods will not be anticipated to play at both the US Open or US Senior Open as he continues his restoration, based on United States Golf Affiliation chief government Mike Whan.

Woods is reported to be receiving remedy in Switzerland after being charged with driving below the affect following a automobile crash close to his Florida house in March.

Police discovered two prescription opioid hydrocodone drugs in his pockets when he was arrested, which Woods has been utilizing to handle ache after a lot of important operations.

Having turned 50 in December, Woods is now eligible to play on the Champions Tour, the place the bodily calls for are much less, resulting in hypothesis he might look to participate within the US Senior Open at Scioto Nation Membership in early July, which follows the US Open in New York in June.

Whan, although, feels it’s extremely unlikely the 15-time main winner will probably be again in motion at both event.

“I’d be super surprised,” he mentioned to Sports activities Illustrated, when requested if Woods could be taking part in within the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

“It will be fantastic for the occasion and, if he was prepared, it might be fantastic for him.

“Clearly, what he is going by is way larger than golf. He is confirmed earlier than that when he places his thoughts to one thing, he will be nice at it.

“I’m sure he has a lot of years to play USGA championships. I don’t think he’s going to play in any 2026 USGA championship.

“If he finally ends up taking part in in USGA championships, nice. However after I consider Tiger, my good friend, that is probably not what’s necessary to me proper now.”