Woods accepts special exemption into US Open

This year will mark Woods' 23rd US Open appearance, third at Pinehurst and first since the 2020 edition at Winged Foot Golf Club.

SPECIAL INVITATION: Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into next month's US Open at South Carolina's Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, the USGA said on Thursday. Picture: Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP

Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into next month's US Open at South Carolina's Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, the USGA said on Thursday.

Woods, who counts three US Open titles among his 15 major championships, most recently competed at the Masters in April where he finished last among the 60 players who made the cut at Augusta National Golf Club.