Tiger Woods Eyes a Return, One Tournament at a Time
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods remains committed to competitive play, aiming to return to the PGA Tour at least once a month. Despite a recent back surgery, Woods is minimizing expectations, admitting he’s "not there yet" in terms of tournament readiness.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods acknowledged the uphill battle: "I’ve got a long way to go," he said. "This year, I was hurting badly towards the end, to the point that I knew I needed something to help get me back to feeling normal."
The 15-time major winner underwent microdecompression surgery – a less invasive procedure targeting herniated discs – hoping to alleviate the pain shooting down his leg.
While Woods remains hopeful for a return to regular competition, realistically, he’s unsure of the timeline.
"Whether my goal of playing once a month isAMAR unreachable before? I truly don’t know,” he confessed.
For now, the focus remains on rehabilitation and rebuilding strength. "Continuing to rehab and get stronger is the top priority," Woods emphasized. "Only when I feel like I can swing a club up to my standards will I consider playing again."
Woods continues to contribute to the sport even without active competition. He’s the beneficiary of the Hero World Challenge, explaining his presence at the event even though he’s not participating.
His commitment to the game remains evident when discussing his desire to play. "The fire still burns to compete," he affirmed. This season, he marked a milestone by competing in all four Majors for the first time since 2020, though he missed the cut at three of them.
Golf fans eagerly await Woods’ return, and his journey back to playing form will be closely followed. Time will tell when he’ll lace up his shoes and tee off against the world’s best again.
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