DUBLIN, Ohio: World number one Tiger Woods announced yesterday that he will defend his title at next month’s PGA Memorial tournament, using the event as his final tuneup for the US Open.
Woods became the first five-time winner in the history of the Memorial, hosted by golf icon Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield Village, the site of the next Presidents Cup matches between US and International squads in October.
“I always look forward to playing in Jack’s tournament,” Woods said.
“It’s a wonderful course and we are always treated well. We as players are very appreciative of what he has meant to the game.”
The event will be played May 30-June 2 at Muirfield Village.
Woods has won 14 major titles, four shy of the record 18 majors won by Nicklaus, and 78 career PGA titles, four short of the all-time record of 82 won by the late Sam Snead.AFP
