Woods hopeful after enjoyable family time at PNC Championship
December 17, 2023 – 4:09 PM PST
Tiger Woods believes he can still win on the PGA Tour and was full of appreciation after he and son Charlie carded a final round 61 at the PNC Championship in Orlando on Sunday.
With Tiger’s 16-year-old daughter Sam caddying, the pair shot a sparkling second round 11-under to finish tied for fifth at the event formerly known as the Father/Son Challenge.
“To have both my kids out there the last two days has been so special,” Woods told reporters. “Just grateful for us to be able to have these types of experiences.”
Charlie, 14, did an emphatic fist pump reminiscent of his father after chipping in for birdie on the ninth as a beaming Tiger looked on with a broad smile across his face.
Woods said his surgically repaired right ankle continues to hold up well and that he recovered quickly after the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas earlier this month.
“A lot of things are aching a lot more than my ankle, which is the way it goes,” said Woods, who turns 48 next week.
“We’ve been working out hard, been able to recover. We’ve been training every day, which is great.
“It’s been nice to knock off a lot of the rust and some of the doubt that I’ve had because quite frankly I haven’t hit a shot that counted in a long time.”
The Hero World Challenge was the former world number one’s first event since withdrawing during the Masters in April to have his ankle fused.
The 15-time major champion has kept a limited competition schedule after a 2021 car crash left him with a serious leg injury and has said the plan for 2024 was to compete in one tournament a month.
Woods, who was able to use a cart at the PNC but will not have that luxury on the PGA Tour, said he still had the shot-making skills to win and it is now a question of endurance and consistency.
“I know I can still do it,” Woods said. “I can still hit the golf ball. I can still chip. I can still put.
“Granted it’s also putting it all together for 72 holes. That’s the challenging part of it.”
Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Ken Ferris
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How has Tiger Woods’s injury history affected his training regimen and his belief in his ability to regain his winning form on the PGA Tour
Tiger Woods’s Belief in Winning on the PGA Tour
December 17, 2023 – 4:09 PM PST
Tiger Woods, a legendary golfer, believes that he still has what it takes to win on the PGA Tour. After participating in the PNC Championship in Orlando on Sunday, Woods expressed his appreciation for the event and his optimism about his future in the sport.
During the tournament, Woods and his 16-year-old daughter Sam teamed up as player and caddie, respectively. Together, they performed exceptionally well, shooting a remarkable 11-under in the final round to finish tied for fifth place. This event, formerly known as the Father/Son Challenge, held a special significance for Woods as he got to share the experience with both of his children.
“To have both my kids out there the last two days has been so special,” Woods shared with reporters. “Just grateful for us to be able to have these types of experiences.” His son Charlie, 14, even displayed his skill by chipping in for a birdie on the ninth hole, creating a heartwarming moment that reminded everyone of Tiger’s signature move—the emphatic fist pump.
Despite undergoing surgery to repair his right ankle, Woods stated that he continues to recover well. The Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas earlier this month was his first tournament since withdrawing from the Masters in April due to his ankle fusion procedure. However, he assured everyone that his ankle is not what currently ails him. “A lot of things are aching a lot more than my ankle, which is the way it goes,” he said at the age of 48.
Woods emphasized the importance of his training regimen and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to eliminate the rust and doubts that have accumulated during his absence from competitive play. He acknowledged that his limited competition schedule is a result of a serious leg injury sustained in a car accident in 2021. Looking ahead, he plans to compete in one tournament per month in 2024, although he will not have the luxury of using a cart on the PGA Tour.
Despite these challenges, Woods firmly believes in his ability to regain his winning form. He still considers himself to possess the necessary shot-making skills. The key aspect now lies in his endurance and consistency on the course.
“I know I can still do it,” Woods affirmed, demonstrating his unwavering confidence in his ability to compete and succeed at the highest level.
As fans and golf enthusiasts, we eagerly await Tiger Woods’s upcoming performances and hope to witness his celebrated return to the winner’s circle.
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