Despite a strong start, Tiger Woods struggled throughout the U.S. Open, with inconsistent putting and iron play leading to a +4 performance on the day. Woods recorded two birdies and six bogeys throughout the round, finishing eight strokes behind the leaders.
Many other top players also struggled with Pinehurst’s challenging greens and finished in the black. Woods will have time to regroup and prepare for Friday’s round, but he will need to make significant improvements if he wants to contend for the championship.
Despite a challenging start on Thursday, Woods had an opportunity to bounce back and improve upon his performance in the days ahead. He will need to focus on improving his putting and iron play if he wants to make a serious run at the championship.
