The entire golf world was devastated in 2021 when Tiger Woods met with an unfortunate accident. And then just weeks ago, when he announced his return to golf, they rejoiced. The 15-time major winner returned to the sport on the 10th of this month, where he played in the exhibition series, ‘The Match’. There, besides the four stars who were participating, was also another familiar face on the course, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay.
Mackay had served as a caddie for Phil Mickelson for 25 years until 2017 when they parted ways. Bones then joined forces with PGA Tour star Justin Thomas, at the end of 2021 and has been caddying for him ever since.
Mackay talks about Woods potentially playing in an important event
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Bones was caddying for the two golf buddies at The Match. While driving Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth around the course, he got to witness Tiger Woods playing up close. Then again, at the PNC Championship, Mackay got to watch Woods play the sport he loved. The caddie was enthralled with what he saw.
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According to Mike Hall of Golf Monthly, Bones commented on Woods playing in the Ryder Cup next year shortly after the PNC Championship. The caddie spoke in the interview, commenting on both Charlie and Tiger’s games. He said, “I was that much or more impressed with Tiger in terms of where he is. I was out there thinking, “Oh my gosh, it’s a Ryder Cup year.’”
ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 17: Tiger Woods takes a shot from the 9th fairway during the first round of the PNC Championship on December 17, 2022 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, FL.Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire GOLF: DEC 17 PGA, Golf Herren Tour Champions – PNC Championship Icon221217046
While many suggested that Woods’ good days were already in the past, Mackay disagreed. He stated, “Let’s not put anything past the guy… I’m excited because I think he’s going to come out there and make plenty more noise.” Bone has watched Woods play for a while now and is confident that the legend has more to give to the sport.
When did Tiger Woods last play in the Ryder Cup?
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Woods has been playing professional golf since 1996, and the golf legend has since competed in eight Ryder Cups. The number is fairly low considering that the event is held every 2 years, but even more astonishing is Woods’ wins at the event. The 82-time PGA Tour victor has only one win in the international cup, which came in 1999.
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – SEPTEMBER 04: Tiger Woods speaks after being chosen along with Phil Mickelson (L) and Bryson DeChambeau as Captain’s Picks by U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain Jim Furyk for the 2018 team during a press conference at the Philadelphia Marriott West on September 4, 2018 in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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The golf pro last competed at Le Golf National in Paris in 2018. His score for the week was at 0-4-0. Since then, Woods hasn’t competed in the Ryder Cup due to the injuries he sustained in the 2021 accident. But now the whole country is hopeful for him to compete in it.
