Woods not playing power game

Tiger Woods (13/2 to win the tournament) claims his powerful hitting will do him no favours when the Open Championship gets underway at St Andrews tomorrow, as it is more about placement at the Home of Golf.

The world number one is looking to win his third Open at St Andrews, but goes into the tournament on a disappointing run of form since he returned to golf following his self-imposed break due to issues in his personal life.

He has played six events and only 21 rounds, including missing the cut at the Quail Hollow Championship, but his rivals will know he has saved his best performances this year for the majors.

Woods (2/1 to be the Top American at the Open) finished fourth at the Masters on his comeback and then again in the same position at the US Open at Pebble Beach, and he will undoubtedly be looking to add to his 14 major titles.

Tiger said at his pre-tournament press conference that he does not have a “specific advantage” over all the players going into the tournament, and his power hitting could not be a deciding factor, as St Andrews “requires placement” more than anything.

“You really have to place the ball correctly,” said Woods.

“Just because it’s wide off the tee doesn’t mean you can blow it all over the place. You have to hit the ball in the correct spot and the two years that I’ve played well here, I’ve done that.”

For the first two rounds at St Andrews, Justin and Camilo Villagas will play with Woods.

Rose (20/1 to win the competition) has won two tournaments on the US tour this year and will be going into the Open with confidence when the three-ball get underway at 9.09am for the first round on Thursday.

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