Far Hills, New Jersey: Tiger Woods has taken the first step toward playing the US Open by sending in his entry form.
The USGA said it received Woods' entry on Monday, one day after he tied for fourth in the Masters. It was his first competition in five months since he was caught cheating on his wife.
Even players such as Woods who are exempt from qualifying for the US Open must apply to play. The deadline to enter is April 28.
The US Open will be held June 17-20 at Pebble Beach, where 10 years ago Woods won by 15 shots and tied the tournament scoring record.
Meanwhile, Tom Watson received a special exemption to play in the US Open, where he won his only US Open in 1982 with a memorable chip-in to beat Jack Nicklaus.
The exemption was announced a day after the 60-year-old Watson turned in another impressive performance at a major, tying for 18th at the Masters. In his previous major, he lost in a playoff to Stewart Cink in the British Open at Turnberry.
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