Conditioned by physical consequences, Tiger Woods48, has played only six official tournaments since the fatal car accident he suffered in February 2021. The former world number 1 was close to losing his right leg, but Tiger not only saved it but also returned to competition , yes, with a very low calendar.
Woods last played in December, when he hit the Hero World Challenge and the PNC Championship, it was a pairs tournament that Tiger played with his son Charlie. “I’ll be able to walk and play. I worked hard and I’m back. It’s great to be able to practice every day and get some of my doubts out of the way,” Woods said at the time. .
He ‘tiger’ He gave these explanations as he appeared again after more than seven months since the last operation on his right ankle, in April 2023, when he signed off before the start of the third day of Masterstoday was the last official PGA Tour tournament he played.
Ten months after his participation in AugustaWoods announced Wednesday that he will return to the American tour next week in The Genesis Invitationalthe contest he organizes every year on behalf of his Foundation at Riviera Country Club from Pacific Palisades (California, USA).
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— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 7, 2024
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The current champion of Genesis is Jon Rahmbut the Basque golfer was unable to defend his title as the PGA removed him from the American circuit after announcing his signing for LIV Golfthe millionaire and controversial Saudi Super League.
Just like last year, therefore, Woods will start his season at The Genesis Invitational, which is awarded 20 million dollars in prizes, four of them for the champion, the same prize reserved for the individual winner of LIV Golf tournaments.
Tiger said in December that he would try to play one tournament a month in 2024, but always at the expense of his body’s response and tournament events as his main goal. grand slamthe first is the Augusta Masters (April 11-14).
Woods shared Sam Snead the record 82 PGA titles, including 15 majors, three less than his compatriot Jack Nicklausthat the absolute record of 18 is still valid.
Source: La Verdad
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