Tiger Woods has his eyes set on more than Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 Major championships. Now, the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are in the sights of the former world No. 1.
Following a practice round at The Player Championship on Tuesday, Woods spoke to the importance of being one of four U.S. men's golfers who can compete next summer.
"It's very important," he said (via NBC Sports). "Guys want to solidify themselves, play for not only their country and that, but also have a chance to do something that hasn't been done in a very long time: win a medal in golf."
Currently sitting at No. 125 in the Official Golf Ranking, Woods would have to surpass Dustin Johnson (No. 8), Jimmy Walker (No. 11), J.B. Holmes (No. 12), Rickie Fowler (No. 13), Patrick Reed (No. 15) and 45 other Americans ranked ahead of him. Fortunately for Woods, he has time.
More than half of the results that will determine the ranking on the Olympic cutoff date are yet to be accumulated, something Woods is determined to take advantage of.
"Making my way up from where I'm at is just going to take consistency, and I need wins in there," added Woods. "It's something that I've done when I've made my comebacks before."
Personal matters, however, may stand in the way of said comeback. A tumultuous week has plagued Woods, seeing him and Olympic champion Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn ending their relationship. Couple that with the anniversary of his father's death, and it's understandable why sleep is at a premium.
"I haven't slept," Woods said.
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