Tiger Woods had his Open hopes trashed by Sir Nick Faldo despite impressing pal Justin Thomas in practice.
The 15-time Major champion played 18 holes over the Old Course yesterday with US compatriot Thomas. Woods, 46, got up and down for par from the Road Hole bunker and drove the 18th green for a birdie back at St Andrews, where he has won twice.
But three-time Open champion Faldo was dismissive of Wood’s chances after watching him at the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor in Ireland, where he finished tied-19th and 17 strokes behind winner Xander Schauffele. Faldo questioned if 82-time PGA Tour winner Woods might even look to call time on his incredible career at the 150th Open after injuring his leg in a car crash last February.
