Tiger Woods has once again stated that he intends to play in the JP McManus Pro-Am but has acknowledged that next week's US Open has come too soon for him.
The 15-time major winner is continuing to recuperate his litany of injuries suffered in a near-fatal car crash in February 2021.
Two weeks ago, his ongoing struggles forced him to pull out of the PGA Championship after three rounds.
The next major of the year tees off on Thursday week so Woods has opted to miss it in order to focus on getting himself healthy enough to play in his favourite tournament in the British Open in mid-July.
If all goes according to plan, he will gear up for St. Andrews by playing in McManus' two-day competition which will be held at Adare Manor.
In an update to fans, he said: "I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the @usopengolf as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf.
"I do hope and plan to be ready to play in Ireland at @JPProAm and at @TheOpen next month. I’m excited to get back out there soon!"
The Limerick event, which be played over a Monday-Tuesday on July 4-5, has attracted an incredible field even aside from Woods.
Fellow American stars Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth will also be playing as well as home favourites Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Leona Maguire.
19 of the 24 competitors at last year’s Ryder Cup will be appearing, including nine of the current top 11 players in the world golf rankings.
Among the celebrities taking part will be Hollywood stars Mark Wahlberg and Jamie Dornan, and Irish pop star Niall Horan, who runs his own golf agency.
The internationally recognised Pro-Am has helped raise over €140 million for charitable organisations in the Mid-West region of Ireland since its inception in 1990 and attracts many of the world’s top players and celebrities to participate at the Tom Fazio redesigned Golf Course at Adare Manor.
All funds raised are distributed in their entirety to the beneficiaries.
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