Woods nearing return to action
Tiger Woods is nearing a return to competitive golf but will delay a decision on his comeback until the birth of his second child.
The world number one has been sidelined since last June, when, having won the US Open at Torrey Pines while injured, he needed reconstructive knee surgery and rehabilitation on a double stress fracture of his lower left leg.
In his latest newsletter e-mailed to subscribers of his official website, Woods revealed he just needed to build up his fitness before returning to action but he would wait for wife Elin to give birth before nailing down a return date.
“I did some work with (instructor) Hank Haney for a few days last week and it’s all good,” Woods wrote.
“I’m full-bore with my practice sessions and have no restrictions; it’s just a matter of getting my golf endurance up. I don’t have my golf stamina back yet.
“As for my comeback to the PGA Tour, a lot depends on the baby, which is due pretty soon. That takes precedent over anything I do golf-wise.”
Woods, who revealed he was two pounds lighter at 185 pounds than when he won the US Open, did admit he was looking forward to playing on the PGA Tour again.
“I am also excited about returning to competition. Early on, I didn’t miss golf because I enjoyed staying home with Elin and (daughter) Sam and I knew I wasn’t physically able to play.
“The truth is, I would have embarrassed myself. Now, I’m getting my feel and practice back. It’s just a matter of playing more on the course.
“I’m working hard to get myself back into tournament shape and will return as soon as I’m ready.”
