PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — During a TGL indoor match on Tuesday night, Tiger Woods found himself facing an unexpected situation as he prepared for a shot. Standing 199 yards from the hole, his teammates at Jupiter Links did not realize the full extent of the confusion until it was too late.
Woods sought clarification on the distance and received an answer of 99 yards — a common shorthand used by caddies when the first number is clear. However, Woods interpreted this differently, leading to a moment of unforeseen error. He proceeded to strike a wedge shot that traveled only 100 yards.
After losing the 13th hole to Cameron Young from the New York Golf Club, Woods reflected on the incident with a sense of humor. “I heard 99 yards, so I went out there and hit it,” he explained, acknowledging the blunder with good-natured laughter. “One of the most embarrassing moments in my golfing career just happened. I just screwed up. That was embarrassing,” he stated during the ESPN broadcast, still chuckling at the twist of fate.
Woods’ teammates, Kevin Kisner and Tom Kim, couldn’t help but laugh at the situation, rolling on the floor in amusement. Unfortunately for Woods and his teammates, New York maintained a consistent lead throughout the match, ultimately winning with a decisive score of 10-3.
In the world of golf, such moments of levity are often followed by reflections on both the triumphs and missteps that come with the sport, but for Woods, it was just another chapter in a storied career filled with memorable experiences.
