Even golfing legends have their off days, and Tiger Woods recently proved he's no exception. During a Tuesday night simulator league match, a humorous miscommunication with his teammates led to what Woods himself called "one of the most embarrassing moments" of his golfing career.
Positioned 199 yards from the pin, Woods surprisingly chose a 56-degree wedge. The unusual club selection prompted confusion from teammates Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner. While it's common for distances to be shortened verbally on a real course (e.g., saying "99" instead of "199"), the simulator environment can make judging distance trickier. It appears Woods misheard the yardage, believing he was only 99 yards away.
Kim and Kisner's incredulous reactions, questioning Woods' club choice, unfolded as he took his shot. The resulting laughter from his teammates confirmed the error, with Woods realizing he'd significantly misjudged the distance. He later admitted to ESPN's Marty Smith that he'd heard "99 yards" and subsequently chosen his 56-degree wedge, aiming for a 100-yard shot.
Despite the humorous blunder, the incident didn't significantly impact the overall match. Woods' team, Jupiter Links Golf Club, ultimately lost to the New York Golf Club. This simulator match marked Woods' return to play after taking time off following his mother's passing. While he wasn't quite ready to return to the professional tour, the simulator league provided a less demanding setting for him to get back into the swing of things.
