While Woods wasn’t technically there to meet Papadatos – or fellow Aussie debutant Jake McLeod or Kiwi Ryan Fox – some quick thinking from the 28-year-old ensured he made the most of the chance encounter.
As it did a year ago at Carnoustie, the governing body decided to test the drivers of a handful of players, Woods included, after their practice rounds at Royal Portrush.
Reminiscing about his 2005 US Open triumph over dinner with Tiger Woods has lit the competitive fire within Kiwi legend Michael Campbell as he seeks to add a second USGA title to his resume at the US Senior Open in Indiana this week.