logo
  • Search
  • News
    • Opinion
    • Tournaments
      • Australian PGA Championship
      • Australian Open
      • The Masters
      • The Open Championship
      • PGA Championship
      • Presidents Cup
      • U.S. Open
    • Video
  • Equipment
    • TopTracer Range
    • Hot List
    • Brands
      • Bushnell Golf
      • Callaway
      • Cleveland Golf
      • Club Car
      • Cobra Puma Golf
      • Concourse
      • Ecco
      • FootJoy
      • Mizuno
      • Ping
      • Srixon
      • Titleist
      • Volvik
    • Accessories
    • Balls
    • Club Fitting
    • Drivers
    • Fairway Woods
    • Fashion
      • Autumn / Winter
      • Spring / Summer
    • Glove Fitting
    • Hybrids
    • Irons
    • Putters
    • Shoe Fitting
    • Wedges
  • Travel
    • Visit Victoria
    • Play Golf Newcastle
    • 2018/19 Top 100
    • Australia
    • International
  • Play Your Best
    • Golf Schools
    • Instruction
    • Instruction Video
    • Golf Rules
  • The Magazine
    • Read the latest issue
    • Mailing List
    • Advertise With Us
    • Locker Room
    • Shop
  • TV
  • Events
    • Order of Merit
    • Top 100 Challenge
  • Shop
    • Christmas Packs
    • Presidents Cup Official Program
  • Subscribe
 logo
Lost your password?
  • News
    • Opinion
    • Tournaments
      • Australian PGA Championship
      • Australian Open
      • The Masters
      • The Open Championship
      • PGA Championship
      • Presidents Cup
      • U.S. Open
    • Video
  • Equipment
    • TopTracer Range
    • Hot List
    • Brands
      • Bushnell Golf
      • Callaway
      • Cleveland Golf
      • Club Car
      • Cobra Puma Golf
      • Concourse
      • Ecco
      • FootJoy
      • Mizuno
      • Ping
      • Srixon
      • Titleist
      • Volvik
    • Accessories
    • Balls
    • Club Fitting
    • Drivers
    • Fairway Woods
    • Fashion
      • Autumn / Winter
      • Spring / Summer
    • Glove Fitting
    • Hybrids
    • Irons
    • Putters
    • Shoe Fitting
    • Wedges
  • Travel
    • Visit Victoria
    • Play Golf Newcastle
    • 2018/19 Top 100
    • Australia
    • International
  • Play Your Best
    • Golf Schools
    • Instruction
    • Instruction Video
    • Golf Rules
  • The Magazine
    • Read the latest issue
    • Mailing List
    • Advertise With Us
    • Locker Room
    • Shop
  • TV
  • Events
    • Order of Merit
    • Top 100 Challenge
  • Shop
    • Christmas Packs
    • Presidents Cup Official Program
  • Subscribe

Tiger Comeback: “Let me see what I can and can’t do”

Joel BeallNovember 29, 2017
GolfNews0 Comments

Two days before his return to competitive golf, Tiger Woods appeared at ease, continually asserting to the media that he’s pain free for the first time in years. Nevertheless, as the sport wonders what’s left in the 14-time Major winner’s tank following a 10-month sabbatical, Woods preached patience in his latest comeback efforts.

Speaking at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Tuesday, Woods maintained his quality of life has vastly improved since April’s surgery, his fourth on his back.

“I feel fantastic,” Woods said. “I didn’t realise how bad my back was. Now that I’m feeling the way I’m feeling, it’s hard to believe I was living the way I was living.”

The 42-year-old opened up on the issues he’s faced in the past, trying to add context to his current disposition.

“Last year I was struggling with the pain,” Woods said, regarding his short-lived 2017 comeback. “I was able to hit shots and play, but looking back it was slow-mo.”

Woods said he was even hurting in 2013, a campaign that saw Tiger capture Player of the Year honours.

Tiger Woods' Tuesday press conference highlights

Tiger talks about why this time is different, how good he feels and who on tour he's become very close with. http://glfdig.st/9NzhcNj

Posted by Golf Digest on Tuesday, November 28, 2017

When asked how his latest bid differs from past endeavours, Woods referenced nerve issues he was dealing with at the 2014 Hero, along with discomfort he battled last winter. “I’m not going to be dunking a basketball anytime soon, but I don’t have any pain anymore,” Woods said. “That’s why it’s different.”

However, Woods reminded those assembled that he’s only been able to practise for about a month, and that he’s still unsure of what restrictions he’ll face.

“I don’t know. I’m winging this by ear,” Woods said. “I don’t know what my body can or can’t do. I still don’t know. I don’t have any pain, but have some stiffness.”

Woods expressed frustration in the lack of precedent; most people have his surgery at 58, and few golfers have undergone this procedure while still in their playing days.

Woods also admitted he’s been unable to practise all the shots he needs to compete. Nevertheless, Woods stated he doesn’t feel rushed, and urged similar sentiments from fans and media.

“Let me play this event and see what I can and can’t do,” Woods said.

Woods is scheduled to return at 12:05pm on Thursday (local time), playing with Justin Thomas. It will be his first appearance since withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic in February.

back surgeryBahamasDubai Desert ClassicGolfHero World ChallengeTiger WoodsUS PGA TOUR

Related Posts

  • 2018 US Open: Dustin Johnson ‘never… more focused, in control’, his caddie/brother says

    Dave ShedloskiJune 15, 2018
  • Five things to watch at the Sony Open in Hawaii

    Evin Priest (PGA Tour Editor)January 9, 2019
  • Hank Haney rekindles debate over the legality of Bernhard Langer’s putting stroke

    Alex MyersJune 1, 2017
  • WOMEN’S AUS OPEN: Karrie Webb fresh as Kooyonga test looms

    Martin Blake – golf.org.auFebruary 15, 2018
  • 2017 PGA: Jason Day’s no-good, very wild adventure at the 18th hole

    Stephen HennesseyAugust 13, 2017
  • Ryder Cup 2018: McIlroy vs Thomas highlights Sunday singles matches

    Joel BeallSeptember 30, 2018
  • The wait is over. New Callaway Apex, Apex Pro irons and Apex hybrid make their debut

    Mike JohnsonJanuary 6, 2019
  • Tiger Woods will be designing a lot more putting greens thanks to his latest partnership

    Alex MyersOctober 11, 2019

Leave a Reply Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Twitter 3,365Followers
Facebook 77,722Fans
Instagram 987Followers
Youtube 686Subscriber
Post 7,033Post

Latest posts

AUS OPEN 2019: Louis Oosthuizen quietly slides into the picture

December 6, 2019

Presidents Cup 2019: Analysing potential US pairings and exploring Tiger’s conundrum

December 6, 2019

Tiger Woods outdrives Justin Thomas, lets him know about it in humorous fashion

December 5, 2019

Social media

Search

Newsletter

This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. Sign up here instead
  • The Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • GolfDigest.com