We are excited to watch Tiger Woods play again after a seven-month break, as he will be back at the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas on Thursday.
Woods’ first competitive action since undergoing ankle surgery in April will be this. The golf legend isn’t given up on his PGA Tour career just yet, despite multiple surgeries and injuries over the years, but what can we anticipate from him?
Here are four ideas about Woods playing in the Hero World Challenge, which supports Tiger Woods’ charitable organization:
1. Tiger’s comeback is fantastic for golf.
When Woods is competing, any event is much more entertaining. NBC Sports is undoubtedly thrilled to have him back.
The NBC networks Golf Channel and Peacock will air additional coverage of the Hero World Challenge on Thursday and Friday to coincide with Woods’ tee timings. NBC is aware of the millions of viewers that Tiger Woods draws to the PGA Tour. The cameras will be rolling if he even sneezes on the third tee box or consumes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich while walking up the 13th fairway.
2. Lower your expectations Although it’s exciting to watch Woods play again, don’t expect him to challenge for a win in this strong field.
The 20-player tournament features 11 players who are ranked inside the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
A 47-year-old Woods, fresh off ankle surgery, just can’t compete with the world’s best players. If you still believe Woods can contend for a win on a course he is so familiar with, check out the betting odds. As of Wednesday, Woods is last on the odds board to win the Hero World Challenge, according to oddschecker. Even a finish inside the top 15 would be a spectacular week for Woods.
3. A pivotal week in Woods’ life
Since the beginning of 2021, Woods has only participated in five PGA Tour tournaments, but he is optimistic that his most recent surgery will enable him to play a full schedule in 2024. How feasible that is will be determined in large part by this coming weekend.
Woods intends to play eight tournaments in 2024 if he can complete 72 holes in four days and recuperate more quickly than he has recently.
4. Take advantage of the Tiger Woods experience while it lasts.
How long Woods can continue to play on the PGA Tour is a mystery. Even Tiger is unable to predict with certainty how many tournaments he has left in him. We must treasure every second that Woods has left in the competitive game of golf because one setback to his leg or another back ailment might spell his end.
Enjoy the moments when Woods hits a flawless drive down the middle, floats a laser 5-iron to within five feet of the hole, or displays his famous fist pump after making a 20-foot putt. That could be his last swing.
