Tiger Woods has not stated when he’ll play aggressive golf once more as he recovers from his second hip surgical procedure previously 13 months.
But when it takes place on the PGA Tour Champions, the over-50 circuit will probably be prepared.
Woods will rejoice his fiftieth birthday on Dec. 30, however PGA Tour Champions Chairman Miller Brady advised Golf Channel this week that preparations are already underway in case he chooses to play on the senior circuit.
“Sure, I am prepared. I am absolutely ready,” Brady stated. “We have been whiteboarding for the previous yr in preparation for Tiger turning 50, and if he performs, our match will probably be prepared.
“It should be much more. Safety, buses, portals, concessions, all of that will probably be thought of within the planning.”
However whether or not Woods will play in any respect is likely one of the largest questions within the sport.
He has had seven decrease again surgical procedures since April 2014, the newest of which occurred earlier this month to exchange a disc in his decrease again that was inflicting ache and mobility points. On the time, he did not say how lengthy he could be away from golf.
He additionally suffered main accidents to his decrease physique, shattering his proper leg and ankle in a automobile accident in February 2021 and tearing his left Achilles tendon earlier this yr.
“Truthfully, contemplating his final surgical procedure, I simply hope Tiger will get again on his toes and may play golf once more,” Brady advised Golf Channel.
Woods has not performed in a match since shedding within the playoffs ultimately yr’s PNC Championship.
Benefits of the PGA Tour Champions embody that the majority occasions are 54 holes and gamers are allowed to make use of carts.
