Tiger Woods has been urged to retire just days before the Open.
The American will take part in the much-anticipated clash at Royal Troon Golf Club on Thursday.
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Woods has been plagued by injuries over the past decade and has become a shadow of golf’s greatest player.
The 48-year-old missed the cut at the PGA Championships In May he admitted he needed to improve his overall game.
But golf great Colin Montgomerie believes it is time for Woods to put down his putters for good because he is still a great golfer. shell To his former self.
Scott pointed out many times“Aren’t we there? I thought we were past that.”
“There comes a time for all players to say goodbye, but it was especially difficult to tell Tiger that it was time to go,” he said.
“Obviously, he still thinks he can win. We’re more realistic.”
Montgomerie believes Woods’ recent performances are damaging his legacy and his impact on the sport.
The 61-year-old said: “These people only know Tiger Woods is someone who missed the cut and he is even better than that, he is the best player we have ever seen.”
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‘Monty’ hopes Woods’ contribution to the game is not overshadowed by his recent tribulations.
The 61-year-old, Europe’s 2010 Ryder Cup captain, said: “I hope people remember Tiger for what he was, his passion and charismatic aura.
“It’s nothing like that anymore. At Pinehurst, it looked like he didn’t enjoy a single shot and you wondered, ‘What is he doing?’
“He’s coming to Troon and he’s not going to enjoy it there either.”
Woods is fully aware that there are calls for an end to his illustrious career, but he is adamant he can recapture his past glories.
He said recently of his poor form: “I’ll just keep fighting.”
“Keep the pedal down, keep fighting, keep working, and keep working hard to post the best score possible.
“That’s all I can do. It’s going to be a lot of work, but I’ll keep fighting until the end.”
