Tiger Woods not competing at 2026 US Open amid recovery efforts

Tiger Woods is absent from the U.S. Open taking place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York. He announced in March that he would step away from golf for an undetermined period to focus on his well-being following health-related issues, including his third recorded accident and a second DUI arrest. Woods confirmed he did not qualify for this year's tournament and is currently sidelined as he prioritizes recovery. He previously won the US Open in 2000, 2002, and 2008.

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