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You know what they say. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless, of course, you’re Tiger Woods.

Especially when you’re dressed head to toe in black. And puffing on a cigar. With one of the biggest music stars on the planet.

Woods’ has opted for a rather – shall we say? – unique approach to preparing for next week’s US Open after he was seen chomping on a stogie while hanging out with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine in Sin City.

The GOAT will next tee up at Pinehurst for the third major in the men’s calendar – and just his fourth appearance of the season – after receiving a special invite.

Smoking seems to be in vogue among golf’s biggest names at the moment. LPGA champion Charley Hull made headlines recently for “ripping darts”, as our American friends say, ahead of the women’s version of the USGA’s national championship.

The photo of 15-time major champion Woods, which has been doing the rounds on social media on Wednesday, was posted by an X account dedicated to pictures of Levine.

Remember, kids. Smoking is incredibly bad for your health. Even if it does make you look super cool…

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