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After a long wait, fans will finally be able to watch Tiger Woods in action. The golf legend has made himself available in the upcoming Genesis Open on the PGA Tour. He was seen practicing his bit at the Riviera Golf Course in chilling conditions. But the footage of the same has left his legion of fans concerned.

Is Tiger Woods injury-free yet?

In the long video uploaded by the official Twitter handle of the PGA Tour, Woods was seen playing a few shots with his close aids. The conditions were extremely chilly, with temperatures stooping as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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But that didn’t stop Woods from playing with his set of balls. While he didn’t exert himself much, it was a healthy warm-up routine for the golf legend.

However, netizens were left worried about Woods warming up in such cold conditions. The Genesis Open will serve as the 47-year-old’s first start to the season, and fans would expect a good start for their idol.

Additionally, some were quick to notice something fishy in his warm-up. A few close-eyed observers were left convinced that Woods was limping while taking his steps on the course. It’ll be a matter of great dismay for his millions of followers to see their hero struggling if indeed the golfer finds it difficult to walk. It adds to the burning question of whether he’ll use a golf cart for mobility, having been a staunch critic of its usage.

What happened to Woods’ leg?

The golf legend was crawling his way back into the game gradually after some troublesome years in the last decade. His sensational victory at the 2019 Masters ignited hopes of Woods’ comeback, but it all went south after his car crash in February last year.

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The vehicle of golfer Tiger Woods, who was rushed to hospital after suffering multiple injuries, lies on its side after being involved in a single-vehicle accident in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in a still image from video taken February 23, 2021. KNBC via REUTERS NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

The 15-time major championship winner lost control of his Genesis SUV in the early hours of 23rd February 2022. It veered off-road and resulted in a heavy accident in a location outside Los Angeles.

While Woods made it out alive, he had suffered comminuted open fractures to both the upper and lower portions of his tibia and fibula in his right leg. He went through painful surgery and prolonged rehab to make a comeback to the sport.

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