RELIVE HISTORY BY TIGER WOODS AT THE 2008 US OPEN #eagle #tiger #tigerwoods #shorts #golf
At the 2008 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods made an iconic 65-foot eagle putt on the 13th hole on Saturday at Torrey Pines. This putt, which helped him surge into the lead, is considered one of the most memorable moments of his 2008 U.S. Open victory.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
The Situation:
Woods, coming off a bogey on the 12th hole, was five shots behind the leader and 1 over for the championship.
The Shot:
He drove the ball right on the dogleg-right 13th, but got a favorable drop in the rough with a clear path to the green.
The Putt:
Facing a long, downhill putt with a significant break, Woods sunk the 65-foot putt, which Johnny Miller had predicted could “change the whole championship”.
The Impact:
This eagle, along with another one on the 18th and a chip-in birdie on the 17th, propelled Woods into the lead and helped him secure his 14th major championship.
The 2008 U.S. Open was a remarkable and improbable victory for Tiger Woods, achieved while battling a double stress fracture in his left tibia and a torn ACL. Despite severe pain and limited practice time, Woods overcame these injuries to win the championship in a thrilling playoff against Rocco Mediate. This victory marked his 14th major championship and his third U.S. Open title, and it remains one of the most memorable and heroic performances in golf history.