All eligible players had a deadline to inform the R&A whether they would be attending Royal Birkdale in July, and when that passed last week, Woods' name was not among the entries, the Press Association understands.

His absence is no real surprise after the 50-year-old, who has not played competitively since the 2024 Open at Troon due to injury and medical procedures, announced he was taking a break from the sport to seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence following a car crash near his Florida home in March.

The 15-time major winner is not exempt from next month's US Open but has a lifetime exemption for the Masters and can play in The Open Championship until he is 60.

Phil Mickelson has submitted his name for The Open despite playing just one event – a LIV Golf event in South Africa in March – this year, citing a "personal family health issue".

The six-time major champion, also not exempt for the US Open, has not missed The Open since 2009, but his participation at Birkdale remains in doubt while his family circumstances remain unchanged.