The USGA's decision to give Tiger Woods an exemption into the U.S. Open feels more like a business deal than an altruistic act for an iconic player.

Woods’s automatic eligibility for the tournament expired earlier this year, leaving him in need of an exemption for the first time since 1996.

Tiger Woods said he felt "honored" to receive a required special exemption to play in the 2024 U.S. Open. Woods, who did not qualify, will play on a special exemption entry for the first time in his storied golf career.

Tiger Woods accepted a special exemption to the U.S. Open, the United States Golf Association announced on Thursday. The major will take place in June.

The legendary Tiger Woods will tee it up at the 2024 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The tournament revealed as much Thursday: Rex Hoggard of

So, Tiger Woods will be at Pinehurst No.2 in June. The post Why Tiger Woods Is Not 'Undeserving' of the US Open Exemption Despite What the Internet Tells You appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Controversy erupted after the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that Tiger Woods would be granted a "special exemption" to play the 124th US Open. The post Controversy Erupts As Tiger Woods Gets Special US Open Exemption appeared first on Heavy.

Tiger Woods accepted a special exemption for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, the first time the three-time champion has needed an exemption to play. Woods has been exempt for every U.S. Open since he