Tiger Woods Gives Positive Update On Recovery From Back Surgery

Tiger Woods has issued a positive update on his progress after his back surgery but still has no timetable for his return to golf. Woods posted a video of himself hitting a nine-iron on his home simulator last week in response to rumours he had suffered a setback in his rehabilitation.

In a statement on his official website, Woods insisted he remained determined to play at the highest level again but said he will not return until he feels he is healthy enough to compete. He said “As I announced last week, I am starting to feel a lot better, I have been chipping and putting at home, and recently started hitting 9 irons. That's been so nice. My son Charlie and I compete in just about everything and have three-hole chipping contests. The loser has to do push-ups. My short game feels pretty sharp. The big thing right now is trying to get stronger and more flexible. Sitting out as long as I did, some weakening occurred, and I have a lot of work ahead of me. While there is no timetable on my return to competitive golf, I want to play this game at the highest level again. In order to do that, I have to get healthy. I've received many nice calls and texts from my fellow PGA Tour players and want to thank them for their support and encouragement. It's a fraternity out there, and we're all in this together”

Woods has not played since undergoing his third back operation in September and has now tumbled to 446th in the world rankings.