'I didn't sleep': Tiger Woods Left Numb Upon Learning About Assassination Attempt On Donald Trump

Tiger Woods had an uneasy flight to Scotland for the 2024 British Open following news of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday. Woods, aged 48, was en route from Florida on Saturday to Troon for this week’s British Open and was glued to the television coverage of the shooting.

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Tiger Woods Couldn't Sleep

“I wasn’t able to focus much because my mind wasn’t in the right place,” Woods shared with BBC Sport.

“It was a long night [because of the assassination attempt] and that’s all we watched the entire time on the way over here.

“I didn’t sleep at all on the flight, and then we just got on the golf course.”

Woods and Trump have a longstanding relationship that began before Trump became president, involving rounds of golf and shared meals. Tiger Woods is one of the most celebrated and influential figures in the history of golf. Born Eldrick Tont Woods on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, he showed exceptional talent from a young age. In May 2019, shortly after Woods' most recent major victory at the Masters, Trump presented Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Assassination Attempt On Donald Trump

In a dramatic incident, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The attempt occurred when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots at Trump with an AR-style rifle from the rooftop of a nearby manufacturing plant, hitting Trump in the right ear. Secret Service agents swiftly responded, fatally shooting Crooks to prevent further harm.

Explosive devices were later found in Crooks' vehicle near the rally site. Tragically, firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, lost his life during the incident. The attempt left the nation in shock and raised concerns about security measures at public events involving high-profile figures.