Why Tiger Woods was particularly missed at Erin Hills on Friday

In case you didn’t know it was nine years to the day on Friday since Tiger Woods wrapped up his last major win at Torrey Pines.

And, people started to remember just how much they really missed the GOAT:

"Expect anything different!"

Nine years ago today. Tiger's last Major victory. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/JIZns9SGBu

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 16, 2017

If you're a true golf fan, and don't miss this Tiger, idk what is wrong with you. Nothing like that black and red on a Sunday charge https://t.co/A6hHMC4tCZ

— Logan Hess (@logan_hess) June 16, 2017

9 Years Ago Today…

Tiger Woods' last major win, the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. pic.twitter.com/q5QXRxwJtR

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 16, 2017

Just a reminder of Tiger's greatness, as a pro, he didn't miss a cut in a major from his win at Augusta in '97 until Winged Foot in '06

— Eric (@kurly99) June 16, 2017

Sitting here watching the US Open and contemplating how on Earth @TigerWoods held all 4 majors at once… ??

— greg dua (@gregsdua) June 16, 2017

I miss Tiger. A guy you rooted for was always in contention, and wasnt taking near last place in any tournament. #Holdingoutfor17Majors

— Juba (@JubaMo) June 16, 2017

4-year-old on the couch "When is Tiger Woods going to hit?"

"Gonna be a little bit, son."

— Brendan Porath (@BrendanPorath) June 16, 2017

Watching Rory and Day, it's just remarkable how Tiger didn't miss a major cut until 2006 and went 142 tournaments in a row making the cut

— Travis Kabrick (@tkabrick) June 16, 2017

A fit and focused @TigerWoods would still batter this field. None of them excite me like the big cat did ??

— Specialone (@Specialone2017) June 16, 2017

This is apparently not too far from the US Open gates. And I think the answer is: Atop your '90s van, weirdo. (via Reddit) pic.twitter.com/JlyeBHmmfp

— Ryan Ballengee (@RyanBallengee) June 16, 2017

NONE!! Tiger is Golf!!! Always has been for me… Always will be!!! @TigerWoods #goat

— Niners-Ayo (@Aliyaz01) June 16, 2017

NO YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN YOUR EYE.

Anyway, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day missed the cut and as ever, the internet didn’t forget the Northern Irishman’s comments earlier in the week.

If you can't hit 60yds wide fairways, you might as well go home. Never a truer word spoken by @McIlroyRory who is going home. #USOpengolf

— Wayne Edgar (@The_Wedge_1) June 16, 2017

Rory McIlroy not only can't win without his A-game, he does't seem to have a B-game. Or C. He goes right to D. 4 major wins and now 7 MCs.

— Ron Sirak (@ronsirak) June 16, 2017

Anyone got a free tee time for tomorrow's stableford? We've heard these two are at a loose end… ? pic.twitter.com/lEForPFE42

— National Club Golfer (@NCGmagazine) June 16, 2017

Rory McIlroy's search bar. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/AGgtIq7Ebp

— Fake PGA Tour (@FakePGATour) June 16, 2017

Rory McIlroy Missed Cuts at Majors
First 29 starts 4
Last 5 starts 3#deadlifts

— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) June 16, 2017

Oh, and Louis Oosthuizen had a shave overnight… he looked weird.

My game feels ok so let's see what the weekend brings. It was too hot yesterday so the beard had to go! pic.twitter.com/9OLnmDqTby

— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) June 16, 2017

You vs. the guy she tells you not to worry about… ? ?

(Do we prefer Thursday or Friday Louis?) pic.twitter.com/0OIQYsSPqP

— National Club Golfer (@NCGmagazine) June 16, 2017

Phil Mickelson may have missed the US Open this year but the golfing world did not forget him. Happy Birthday, Phil!