the_coach
Journeyman Pro
For any folks who might be interested his new book "The 1997 Masters - My Story" is out around the 20th March.
Tiger Woods
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Garush34
Journeyman Pro
Very interested in reading this, very rarely buy books new, but might just for this one.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Well he's had plenty of time to write it
TomEdwards18
Newbie
Looking forward to reading this as build up to this years' Masters - my favourite time of the year! This is also a great article about Tiger and gives interesting (but long!) insight to the years before and after "Thanksgivinggate"
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/st...bryant-tiger-woods-living-legends#tiger-woods
Tashyboy
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Just read on the BBC site that he has had another op on his back to get rid of permanent pain in his back and leg and will out for another six months. 🙁
DCB
Well-known member
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I'm sad to say it but that has to be him done now doesn't? There are surely only so many "successful" back surgeries one can have and still compete at the top level. I'd love to be wrong on this but so many surgeries and so long out of the game is going to be tough to get back from. Not only that, but he will no doubt be spending more time with his kids, charities, design business etc. Life has changed for Tiger.
Dan2501
Tour Winner
Sucks for Tiger. Going to be incredibly tough to come back from another surgery. As sad as it is, have to feel like it's over for TW now. Would love to see him come back pain free, but 4 back surgeries down, it has to be taking a huge toll on him. Wouldn't be surprised if he announced his retirement in the coming weeks.
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User62651
Guest
Might be for the best but that would cost him money from sponsors though. That's why he'll keep saying when he aims to be back playing even if he knows in his heart it won't happen, said it yesterday, keep the cash cow full of hay!
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Might be for the best but that would cost him money from sponsors though. That's why he'll keep saying when he aims to be back playing even if he knows in his heart it won't happen, said it yesterday, keep the cash cow full of hay!
Because Woods really needs the money doesn't he?
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Deleted member 1147
Guest
He may have earned loads over the years but what are his spending habits, how much has he given away (divorce/charity), is his fortune in trust for his kids?
Plenty of big earners are broke!
hines57
Challenge Tour Pro
just read this as well. Will we ever see him back competing again or has his body called "Time" on him?
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Forgive my ignorance, but why is he injured all the time? Is it just bad luck or are the injuries caused by the way he's swung a club over the years or anything like that? I wouldn't have guessed it was just age as there are plenty of other similar-aged golfers who seem to be getting along just fine.
hines57
Challenge Tour Pro
it was Seve's back that brought an end to his competitive playing career and didn't they put that down to his aggressive swing from a very early age?
Dan2501
Tour Winner
Sean Foley didn't help either.
Reemul
Head Pro
true but not many that's earnings and income are around the billion dollar mark.
Piece
Tour Winner
True. I'd also say coming back way too soon from the first op was a bad move.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Sensible thing may be to chill for a few years then see if he can bolt himself together for the senior/champions tour. Crowds would no doubt still flock to see.
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User62651
Guest
Really don't think Seniors Tour will be of interest to TW. Physically it would be a big ask given where he is now and if he cannot play the regular tour then no tour. See where he is in 6 months but now he has vertebrae fused reducing mobility, as a back sufferer myself, I'm very doubtful he can come back to the level he wants.
Seen the great man twice - 2005 St Andrews and 2013 Muirfield, think that will be it. Sun has set on this man's career, what a legacy though (on course at least
).
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Another big setback however he tries to sell it to the public. He's very unlikely with so much surgery now to find a golf swing that will work at the very highest level and compete in majors, which is surely what he wants. I think he'll call time at some point this season
