Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods believes the hard and fast condition of Carnoustie means he could repeat his tactics of 2006 when he last won the Open.The former world No 1 famously hit just one driver when winning the last of his three Claret Jugs at Royal Liverpool.A hot, dry spell has left the Scottish links in a burnt and baked state similar to Hoylake and although the weather is slightly different to 12 years ago – there was some rain on Monday night – Woods admits he could employ similar tactics. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Tiger Woods forced to wait that little bit longer for return… Jordan Spieth: I handed back the Claret Jug… but only for… ‘I was young, I was angry and I didn’t handle it very well… British Open 2018 – Everything you need to know for the… Share this article Share ‘It could be that way. I’m not going to hit that many long clubs off many tees. I hit a three iron on Monday down 18 which went 333 (yards),’ he said.’There are not a lot of opportunities to hit the driver because the ball will be rolling 80 yards so it will be hard to keep the ball in play: even hitting four and five irons are running 50 to 60 yards.’The idea of these practice rounds is to get a feel of what I’m going to do. It can get quick out here – you are going to seeing a lot of guys hit the ball a long way with not a lot of club.’ Woods has not played at the Open since 2015 and has not won a major for 10 years but believes this tournament could offer him the best opportunity to add to his tally of 14.’As far as long-term certainly I would say “Yes” because of the fact you don’t have to be long to play on a links-style golf course,’ he added.’You get to places like Augusta where it is just a big ball park and the golf course outgrows you unfortunately. A links-style golf course you can just roll the ball.’Distance becomes a moot point on a links golf course. Creativity plays such an important role.’ RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Tiger Woods forced to wait that little bit longer for return… Jordan Spieth: I handed back the Claret Jug… but only for… ‘I was young, I was angry and I didn’t handle it very well… British Open 2018 – Everything you need to know for the… Share this article Share
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