The second step in Tiger Woods’ post-scandal chapter turned out to be a short one. Maybe even a step back.
Woods missed the cut for just the sixth time in his pro career, stumbling to a 7-over-par 79 on Friday at the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C. His two-day total of 9-over 153 was his highest as a pro — one more than when he missed the cut at the 2006 U.S. Open, which was his first event after his father’s death.
“Well, I got the weekend off,” said Woods, who hit just 2-of-14 fairways Friday and 6-for-28 in two days.
After shooting par on the front nine, Woods had three consecutive bogeys to start the back side. Then came the crusher — double bogeys at Nos. 14 and 15, which included a four-putt on No. 15, three of which came from within 3 1/2 feet.
“You have to let it go,” said Woods, who plays next week in The Players Championship. “It’s like baseball — you go 0-for-4 two days in a row like I did, you’ve got a whole new tournament next week, which is great.”
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