Amid Dropping a Concerning Health Update, Is Tiger Woods’ Entry Into the PGA Tour Champions on the Cards?

Tiger Woods has been spotted on the greens many a time over the past few weeks. Moreover, the news of his legs needing work despite being pain-free has shone a ray of doubt on his comeback to the professional Tour. Even if he does make a comeback, the legend had earlier revealed how he would only play at certain chosen events instead of playing a full PGA Tour season.

But what’s surprising is that, with more than two decades of experience on the circuit under his belt, the golfer is soon expected to become a senior pro. This naturally raises the question – is the 47-year-old going to play on the PGA Tour Champions?

Tiger Woods and his PGA Tour Champion entry

The men’s professional senior golf tour, popularly known as the PGA Tour Champions, requires a player to be 50 years old by the first round of the competition that is being hosted, among other things. And, with Woods nearing the half-century mark, it does pique one’s interest whether he would now play on the senior circuit if given the chance.

In an episode of the Rocco Hour Tuesday nights by Rocco Mediate, the 60-year-old senior pro narrated a story of his interaction with the 82X PGA Tour champ. The golfer was at Madison playing at the 10th tee at the ProAm event in the American Family Insurance Championship, a couple of years ago, before a rain delay stopped play. This led to him hanging out with Steve Stricker, who, with Mediate decided to ask Mr. T a curious question.

The 2010 Frys.com Open Champ asked Stricker to call the legend and ask him if he would “come out early” and play on the PGA Tour Champions if the rules of age were changed to 47 instead of 50. The answer was an immediate “No.” Upon asking, “Why,” the 15X major winner replied, “All the Champions Tour records start when you’re 50, why would I want different?”

Well, that’s Woods “in a nutshell.” He wouldn’t want it any different. The 1997 Masters Tournament winner would prefer to beat everyone all the while he kicks off from the same starting point. However, with 3 more years to the beginning line, he would have ample time to work on his leg.

A healthy yet recovering Woods

In a press conference that took place, a little while ago, the professional revealed an update on his health. He mentioned how his ankle doesn’t hurt anymore after the surgery. However, he was quick to divulge how the pain was mostly in the places that surround his ankle.

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He disclosed the same after carrying the bags for his son Charlie Woods at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championship, which ended a while back. Elaborating on the same, the golfer said, “I’m pretty sore after caddying for four days,” all the while expressing his relief at the course being a flat one.

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