Tiger Woods ruled out making a full-time return to the circuit on Monday. The 45-year-old American is recovering from serious leg injuries nine months after his car crash in California.
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In an interview published on Monday by Golf Digest, the man with 15 major titles said he would now only play certain tournaments. “I think it’s realistic to think that I will play on the circuit again one day – never again full time – but picking the events that suit me,” he said.
“An unhappy reality”
“I think that’s how I’m going to have to play from now on. It’s an unfortunate reality, but it’s my reality. I understand it, and I accept it, ”added the former world No. 1, who suffered multiple fractures to his right leg after the car he was driving in suburban Los Angeles in February left the city. road and turned around several times.
Prior to his accident, Woods had already reduced his schedule after undergoing multiple back and knee surgeries. “I don’t have to play against the best in the world to have a good life. After my back operations (between 2014 and 2017), I had to climb Everest once more. I did it. But this time, I don’t think my body is able to do it again, ”he said.
“Progress in progress”
Tiger Woods, who said he feared an amputation, had generated a buzz a few days ago after posting on Twitter a video of himself hitting balls, with the only comment: “Progress in progress”. His interview with Golf Digest comes before his first public appearance since his accident this week at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, a tournament that raises funds for his foundation.
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