Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is baffled by Tiger Woods opting not to play competitively between the US Open and the Open Championship. Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington feels anyone “serious” about trying to lift the Claret Jug should have played either event, or preferably both, and McGinley admits he is perplexed by Woods’ approach to the year’s final major. “That’s why it makes no sense that he’s only played in one tournament since Augusta, outside of the majors. I know the schedule has changed this year but is he giving himself the best chance, the best opportunity to win? “But since he’s won the Masters he’s just gone from major to major with the exception of Jack Nicklaus’ tournament.

Source: Irish Examiner July 15, 2019 21:22 UTC