Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer, teed off at the 106th PGA Championship with a 1-over 72 in the opening round. The morning at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, presented a mixed bag of challenges for the 48-year-old veteran.
Woods, grouped alongside Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, battled through a series of wayward tee shots to remain around par through the majority of his round. His history echoes throughout the grounds, especially his 2000 PGA Championship victory at Valhalla, where he outlasted Bob May in a thrilling three-hole playoff. That victory marked the third leg of the “Tiger Slam,” which he completed at the 2001 Masters.
However, Woods’ body isn’t what it once was. Various injuries and surgeries have taken their toll, but he remains competitive. At last month’s Masters, he made the cut with rounds of 73-72 before drifting backward on the weekend. Now, at the PGA Championship, he’ll look for a stronger 72-hole effort—if his body holds up.
Keep an eye on Woods as the tournament progresses. Can he recapture the magic that made him a golfing legend? Only time will tell, but his opening round at Valhalla certainly sets the stage for an intriguing championship.
