PGA Tour Injury Update: Aaron Wise Confirms Next Stop After 6-Month Mental Health Break

The 2024 season has been a season of comebacks for many pros as of late. From Tiger Woods making his first official start since the 2023 Masters to Bud Cauley teeing it up at the People’s Open after undergoing many surgeries, it is now time for the 2018 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year to make his return.

Aaron Wise had been absent from the greens for the past six months. Owing to his mental health issues, the 27-year-old had taken a step back from golf. But now he will be playing the PGA Tour once again!

Aaron Wise commits to the next PGA Tour event 

A week before the 2023 Masters, Aaron Wise shared an emotional note to PGATour.com to detail his sudden absence from the Masters. Wise had expressed that he was dealing with mental health issues, which were hindering his game and pulling him down from performing his absolute best.

“I need to take some time away to focus on my mental health,” said Wise in his statement. However, after his withdrawal in March, the 27-year-old participated in the next two majors, viz., the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. Then, in July, Wise backed away from golf unannounced. Nonetheless, during that period, he worked on his swing with his coach and prepared for a possible return.

After recovering; mentally, Wise is now up for the next big challenge. The fan page of Wise, the Aaron Wise Tracker, reposted a tweet and exclaimed, “Aaron Wise is Back!!!” His name was in the field for the Puerto Rico Open, which means the Capetown native will be playing at the Grand Reserve Country Club next week.

The issues with his subconscious were persisting, and the hiatus was benefiting Wise as he had time to himself. However, what he did not reveal before was another huge reason that called for his abrupt exit from the golf world.

Aaron Wise pushes through physical barriers

Although Aaron Wise made a singular part of his well-being public, there was another issue that needed his attention. After his disappearance from golf, he was balancing his mental and physical health. A YouTube video posted by a physiotherapist shows Wise taking a session to counter his back problems.

Moreover, it was revealed by Aaron Wise Tracker on X that Wise was struggling with hip mobility and had lower back pain. The issues hindered his swing ability, as he could not shoot as he wished. He also endured pain during a normal gym session.

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A series of tweets shows Wise going through various stretches and exercises via various treatment sessions. The video was proof of why he was absent from the greens, which was not only related to his mental health. However, Wise now seems to be doing way better than before. His issues are being addressed, and soon he may reach the top level he always aspired to.

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