The golf legend went in to the tournament looking to win the major for a fourth time.

Doing so would have seen him match the all-time record set by Jack Nicklaus, 

however a disappointing 36 holes meant that the Golden Bear’s record remains safe for another year at least.

Despite starting strongly, Woods finished his two rounds seven over par, 

meaning that he missed the cut in agonising fashion after ended just two shots over the limit with 74 golfers making the cut on five over.

Despite his disappointment, Woods still received £7,900 ($10,000k) as a reward for making the initial cut in North Carolina.

“We pay you even if you miss the cut because we really believe that making the cut at the US Open is getting one of these 156 [spots],” explained USGA chief executive Mike Whan.

“Think about it, of 10,200 [who attempt to qualify], only 156 are here.”

But while Woods will be pleased to have something to show for his efforts, it will be of little comfort after failing to match the tournament record of Nicklaus, Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan who have won the competition four times each.

It also means that Woods missed the chance to close the gap on Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles, with Woods currently on 15.

Having last won the US Open in 2008, Woods confessed that he doesn’t know if he’ll compete in the major again.

Asked if it will be his last US Open outing, Woods said: “As far as my last Open Championship or U.S. Open Championship, I don’t know what that is. It may or may not be.

“I hit a lot of good shots that just didn’t quite go my way, or I hit good putts, and then I put myself in a couple bad spots with some bad lag putts.

“But again, as I said, it was probably the highest score I could have shot today.”

He added: “It’s one of those things where in order to win a golf tournament, you have to make the cut.

“I can’t win the tournament from where I’m at, so it certainly is frustrating.”

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Source: USA Today