July 29, 2009

Tiger Woods says he always
planned to play in three straight tournaments, starting with this
week's Buick Open.

Woods insisted Wednesday that missing the cut at the British
Open and knowing he might not be able to make his regular
appearance at Warwick Hills were not factors.

He expects to be in the field next week at the Bridgestone
Invitational before taking his last shot to win a major this year
at the PGA Championship in Minnesota.

General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of
the Buick Open, a person briefed on the decision told The
Associated Press this week. The person spoke only on the condition
of anonymity because the announcement will not be made until the
tournament ends.