GolfSpy Barbajo Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Tiger Woods registered for 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont By Joel Beall While his camp claims he still has no timetable for return, Tiger Woods has taken the necessary steps to enter the 2016 U.S. Open field. Though agent Mark Steinberg denied reports that the 14-time major winner is definitely playing in the Wells Fargo Championship in early May, Woods has registered to compete in this year's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Golfweek reports. Woods filed on April 4 for the tournament, which runs June 16-19. In recent weeks, speculation has ramped up regarding Woods return. Tim Rosaforte mentioned the possibility of Tiger playing at Quail Hollow on May 5-8; another tournament that makes sense is the Memorial, which Woods has won five times. Woods hasn't played on tour since the Wyndham Championship in August. The last time the U.S. Open was held at Oakmont in 2007, Woods finished one stroke behind Angel Cabrera for the title. What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'd love it if he played in the FedEx St Jude tournament in June, but that is very unlikely. Oakmont isn't the course I'd pick to start my return to golf lol Either way I'll be pulling for him to play well. Tazz Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Yes surprised based on the past coverage of his current state of recovery. But not surprised in the sense that we aren't getting a lot of updates from the Woods camp. I had a feeling he would just show up without a lot of fanfare and early announcement to his first event back. I'm mostly just hoping he is able to play pain free and not cause further injury. I really want him to play well and compete on Sundays. I don't want to remember him as the guy who came back, couldn't compete and hung on too long. I want to remember him as the dominant force that changed the way we look at the game. Bottom line for me though is that golf is more fun to watch when Tiger is in contention. I really hope he can get back to that level. Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josmi15 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I admit I'm happy, because of him I started playing 20 years ago. I always thought it was an old person sport. He changed my mind. I'm still a Lefty fan, but it was him that started it out for me. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Living very close to the Wells Fargo championship, there are some rumors flying around the area that Tiger will make his 2016 debut right here in Charlotte. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCLeo12 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I hope he does play. There are rumors he rented a place to stay for the Memorial so it seems he will be playing there wether it is his first or second tournament we will have to see. A heathy Tiger in good form is great for the game. Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5 Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 No I'm not surprised. Better to register if you think there is any chance of competing. So obviously he's thinking about it. Yes, I'd like to see Tiger get back out there. Especially now that the golf world has positioned Spieth, Mcllory, Fowler, Day as the new Big 3 or 4. Who wouldn't like to see Tiger matched up against one of these guys on Sunday. Realistically, I wouldn't expect much at least initially from Tiger. He hasn't played any competition for a while. I'm pretty sure Tiger would even concede that. We'll see. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Beware the wounded golfer! There is a chance, although slim, that because of his injury he may be swinging a little smoother and not pushing it. If he does that, he has the talent to compete, but his short game will be the key. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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