Sign up for our daily newsletter

Want latest news, reviews, analysis, deals, and events, and offers from our commercial partners? We’ve got you.

Tiger Woods was left to lament too many mistakes after missing the cut in the US PGA Championship at Bethpage. 

Woods, who won the Masters in thrilling fashion at Augusta National last month, laboured to a three-over 73 on day two to go with his opening round of 72. That all added up to a five-over-par total – 17 more than his playing partner and runaway leader Brooks Koepka – and an unwanted weekend off.

It brings to an end a turbulent week for Woods, who has had to battle sickness and non-golf distractions.

• US PGA contender penalised… after missing tee time!

• Daly wants permission to use buggy at Portrush

However, he made no excuses when he faced the media after his second round.

“I made too many mistakes and just didn’t do the little things I need to do,” said Woods. “You know, I had a couple three-putts. I didn’t hit wedges close. I didn’t hit any fairways today. Did a lot of little things wrong.”

Tiger Woods Rnd 2 Us Pga 2019 2

His stats bear that out. He found only 46.4% of his fairways, hit just 58.3% of greens in regulation, and tied 111th in putting accuracy after two rounds. He had just one eagle and six birdies in 36 holes, offset against nine bogeys and two doubles.

Even so, he’s not overly concerned.

• Why people hate the US PGA (and how to fix it)

“There’s no reason why I can’t get up to speed again and crank it back up,” said Woods. “I’ve got to start feeling a little bit better first before that happens. We’ll do that first and then start cranking it back up again.

• Eddie Pepperell has hilarious reaction to missed cut“I just wasn’t moving the way I needed to. That’s the way it goes. There’s going to be days and weeks where it’s just not going to work, and today was one of those days.”

This, incidentally, was Woods’ ninth missed cut in a major as a professional – five of which have come in his last 11 starts. 


author headshot

Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

Deputy Editor

More Reads

Image Turnberry green

The bunkered Golf Course Guide - Scotland

Now, with bunkered, you can discover the golf courses Scotland has to offer. Trust us, you will not be disappointed.

Find Courses

Latest podcast

The PLAYERS Championship