Tiger Woods recently announced that he will be taking a break from golf following a back surgery in October. This operation marks his seventh back surgery and the third major procedure in the last two years, including surgeries on his Achilles and ankle.
Despite his previous success, such as winning the Masters in 2019 after an 11-year gap, Woods has been struggling with injuries. While he managed to oversee his annual Hero World Challenge golf tournament in the Bahamas, he acknowledges that it will be a considerable amount of time before he can return to competitive play.
Reflecting on his recovery, Woods humorously mentioned playing in numerous events before shifting focus back to his rehabilitation progress. He emphasized the importance of taking things step by step before committing to a tournament schedule.
Having recently received clearance to resume chipping and putting, Woods is gradually ramping up his training regimen. His ultimate goal could be breaking the PGA record for most tournament wins, currently tied with Sam Snead at 82 victories.
Notah Begay III, a close companion of Woods, highlighted the significant challenge of simply walking around the golf course post-surgeries as a key obstacle for Woods’ potential comeback.
