Woods feared British Open visits were a thing of the past


  • Golf
  • Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018

Jul 17, 2018; Carnoustie, Angus, SCT; Tiger Woods during a practice round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Carnoustie Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (Reuters) - There was a spell not so long ago when Tiger Woods, in the depths of despair over recurring back problems, felt he would never again grace the fairways of a British Open.

It therefore comes as little surprise to see the 42-year-old American wearing a smile as wide as the Atlantic when he talks excitedly about the challenges that lie ahead as he prepares to take on the fearsome par-71 Carnoustie layout in Thursday's opening round.

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