Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption for next month’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in North Carolina, the USGA said Thursday.
Woods, who counts three U.S. Open titles among his 15 major championships, last competed at the Masters in April and finished last among the 60 players who made the cut at Augusta National Golf Club.
“The US Open, our national championship, is truly a special event for our game and one that has helped define my career,” said Woods.
“I am honored to receive this exemption and couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to compete in this year’s US Open, especially at Pinehurst, a venue that means so much to the game.”
Woods has barely been a full-time player in recent years, dropping to 789th in the world rankings. His five-year exemption from the US Open after winning the 2019 Masters is over.
This year marks Woods’ 23rd US Open appearance, third at Pinehurst and first since the 2020 edition at Winged Foot Golf Club. Woods was runner-up to Michael Campbell at the 2005 US Open at Pinehurst.
The 2024 US Open will take place from June 13 to 16.
Woods’ most recent US Open victory came in 2008, when he won a 19-hole playoff over Rocco Mediate despite playing with what was essentially a broken leg.
Despite nagging injuries that limited his playing schedule, Woods made an encouraging start to the 2024 Masters, making the cut for a tournament record 24th straight time before struggling last weekend.
