Tiger Woods: A Look into His Golfing Journey
The Drive to Compete at 47
Tiger Woods, despite his age of 47, still finds the drive to compete in golf. He loves the thrill of competition and acknowledges that there will come a time when he won’t be able to win anymore. Despite not spending all day on the range hitting balls like before, he recently played 72 holes in level par during a beta test for tournament conditions. While rusty at first, he felt better each day and aims for more consistency in his game.
Physical Recovery and Impact on Game
After multiple leg surgeries, Tiger feels physically strong and pain-free compared to his struggles at Augusta. While some shots are challenging now, he can still hit the ball well out of the clubface. Looking ahead to 2024, he plans to play one tournament per month starting with the Genesis Invitational in February.
PGA Tour’s Saudi PIF Agreement
As a member of the PGA Tour’s policy board, Tiger was surprised by talks with Saudi PIF without player involvement. He emphasizes player control over decisions moving forward and praises Commissioner Jay Monahan’s understanding of player concerns.
Different Rules for Professionals and Amateurs
Tiger advocates for separate equipment rules for professionals and amateurs regarding golf ball distance. He believes long hitters on tour will maintain their advantage under new rules while ensuring sustainability in course design.
Future of Tech Golf League
Despite delays due to stadium collapse events, Tiger remains confident in launching TGL next year with adjustments as needed. He sees great potential for this concept globally among fans of the game.
By addressing various topics from personal challenges to industry issues, Tiger Woods continues to make an impact both on and off the golf course as a legendary figure in sports history.