He was always going to be asked about his health. And about where negotiations stand between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. And who might be on his bag when he competes this week at the Hero World Challenge and in 2024 when makes his more formal return to the PGA Tour.
Indeed, there was a lot of catching up to do with Tiger Woods as he met with the media Tuesday for the first time since his withdrawal at the Masters in April—ahead of competing for the first time since his subtalar fusion surgery nearly eight months ago. And Woods addressed the big picture points by saying he was playing with no pain in his ankle, that the tour is hopeful a deal can still be finished by Dec. 31 and that close friend Rob McNamara will caddie the next few days but no long term looper is lined up yet.
Woods, however, also was asked about a few things that weren’t quite so obvious or pressing. And his answers were interesting.
This article was originally published on golfdigest.com
