Summary
Tiger Woods recently hosted the Hero World Challenge golf event, marking his first public appearance since a back surgery. During a press conference, Woods stated that while he's begun light practice, he's still far from deciding on a return to competitive play. Woods hinted at possibly participating in upcoming golf events as his recovery progresses.
Key Facts
- Tiger Woods hosted the Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas.
- This was his first public appearance since a back surgery.
- Woods has been cleared to perform light golfing activities like chipping and putting.
- He mentioned that he's not yet ready to commit to competitive golf.
- Woods has been out of play since December 2024 after a ruptured Achilles tendon ended his season.
- He had a lumbar disc replacement surgery in October, with an uncertain recovery timeline.
- Woods hinted he may participate in later parts of the upcoming TGL season.
- He will be eligible to play on the Champions Tour after his 50th birthday on December 30.
