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“It was just meant for fun, obviously it didn’t go over well,” the 47-year-old said of the prank he played on Justin Thomas. Things didn’t go well on the court in Pacific Palisades either, but the cut was just over after a round of 74. Sepp Straka made it clear in 33rd, Matthias Schwab and Woods in 58th.
“Just a joke among friends”
Woods had put a tampon in Thomas’ hand during the joint game round. When the 29-year-old noticed what he was holding, he immediately dropped the hygiene item. Laughing, Woods put his arm around his colleague. The scene, which many interpreted as sexist, caused a stir and much criticism of Woods on social networks. He said he didn’t mean to offend anyone. “It was just fun among friends,” said the 47-year-old. Even if the pictures should have worked differently, it was just one of many pranks they would play.
After a strong opening round, in which Woods needed 69 strokes for the par 71 course in California, things went much worse for him on the second day. With 74 strokes and a total of 1 over par (143) he just made it into the weekend. Straka played a round of 71 at the $20 million Genesis Invitational, holding a total of 141. Schwab hit a 73 for a total of 143. The American Max Homa leads with 132. The second round was due to darkness interrupted the day before and only completed on Saturday.
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