‘LONG NIGHT’: Tiger Woods Says When He Arrived at the British Open, He Wasn’t “In the Right Frame of Mind” After the Attempted Assassination Against Trump Caused Him to Lose Sleep on His Flight to Scotland
In a startling revelation, Tiger Woods admitted that he struggled mentally and physically as he arrived for the British Open, one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments. Speaking candidly during a pre-tournament press conference, Woods revealed that news of the recent attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump left him shaken and unable to rest during his transatlantic flight to Scotland.
The Shocking Incident
The attempted assassination, which occurred just days before the Open Championship, sent shockwaves across the globe. While details remain under investigation, early reports indicate a highly-coordinated effort to harm the controversial former president, sparking outrage and heightened security measures across multiple nations.
For Woods, the news hit especially close to home. Known for his past interactions with Trump, including rounds of golf and public endorsements of Trump’s leadership in the sports world, Woods expressed deep concern for the former president’s safety.
“I was up all night, just watching the news unfold,” Woods explained. “It was horrifying. Something like this shakes you to your core, regardless of your political views.”
A Sleepless Journey to Scotland
The gravity of the situation seemed to weigh heavily on Woods, who described his sleepless flight as “one of the longest nights of my life.” Rather than focusing on the tournament ahead, his mind was preoccupied with the implications of the violent incident back home.
“I couldn’t shut my brain off,” Woods confessed. “I kept thinking about the state of the world, my own family, and how quickly things can spiral out of control. By the time I landed in Scotland, I was physically there, but my mind was still thousands of miles away.”
This mental strain, compounded by the physical demands of international travel, left Woods in a fragile state as he prepared to compete at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Tiger’s Connection to Trump
The bond between Woods and Trump has been a topic of public interest for years. The two have shared mutual respect, with Trump awarding Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 after his remarkable comeback victory at the Masters. Their relationship has also drawn criticism, with some questioning Wood
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