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Tiger Woods was in a terrible car accident earlier this year and has been in recovery since. Following multiple surgeries and months of recovery, Woods has made significant improvements after his single-car crash.

Much to the excitement of fans, he was spotted in Florida a few weeks ago. He was in golf attire and was out to support his son, Charlie, as he participated in a junior golf competition. Just a few days later, an insider told PEOPLE magazine that Woods had an ‘incredible recovery’ and that he had a fixed timeframe to return to golf.

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Similarly, again, a source has released the latest statements regarding Woods’ recovery. Let’s see what they said-

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Tiger Woods is a ‘Fighter’ reveals source

An insider told PEOPLE that Woods ‘lives for’ his children. His son Charlie, 12, and daughter Sam, 14 are his children with his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. The two live with him, and Charlie has also taken after his father and plays golf.

The source said, “Being a dad has helped him stay focused on his recovery. At times, it’s been very difficult for him, both physically and mentally. His leg injuries caused him extreme pain. He is a fighter and has been determined to get better though.”

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This, coupled with the news from earlier, is great for us! Initially, the source said that Woods was feeling strong and was optimistic about his return to the tour.

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“He’s got a timeframe in his head, but he’s not really putting that out there; he knows when he wants to return, and he’s going to make it happen,” said the source. “He says even if he’s not at 100%, he knows how important it is to get back out there and compete. That’s his goal.”

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However, despite his accident and not playing a majority of the year, did you know the golf legend is bagging $6.7 million? Yes! Thanks to the player impact program (PIP) which rewards professionals based on their social media popularity. The top 10 golfers on the list will receive payouts from a fund of $40 million.

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