Tiger Woods has been missing from the course for the last 6 months. The G.O.A.T took a recovery break after going through with an ankle surgery. He has not participated in any events as of now.
However, recently, Woods was seen walking and visiting golf courses more, but his gait and struggle to stand on his leg were noticed by the fans. A picture shared on Twitter of Woods enticed the worries of fans as Woods’ leg did not look good.
Tiger Woods poses with an injured leg
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After battling with 8 surgeries throughout his career, in 2021, Tiger Woods met with a life-threatening accident, bringing the number to 9. He endured a violent foot injury. Woods took a long break after that incident and made his first competitive appearance at the 2022 Masters, where he finished 47.
Since then, Woods has played fewer tournaments while recovering on the side. At the 2023 Masters, Woods had to withdraw due to his aggravated plantar fasciitis. He took to Twitter to announce the surgery and the break thereafter.
Following the course of events, Woods has made substantial progress. He was seen involved in a clinic for the Nexus Cup and caddying for his son last month. After the various sightings, the recent one shows Woods in a different avatar. Sporting basketball shorts with a backward cap and a hoodie, the legend was posing with fellow golfers.
This is an unprecedented fit from Tiger. Don’t think I’ve ever seen the backwards hat-printed hoodie-basketball shorts-FJ Icons combo on the golf course before this. pic.twitter.com/cdnWAuOL9r
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) October 13, 2023
Woods was clearly seen favoring one leg and lifting his right leg to not put any pressure. While commenting on his new fashion attire, a few fans quickly noticed the distinct way of standing and called it out.
“Sucks”: fans respond to the new Woods’ update
This fan observed that the veteran would not even stand on his right leg just for the clicks.
Man he won’t even pretend to put weight on that leg
— adam (@_adamhess) October 13, 2023
Another pointed out the weak leg and commented that Woods ‘got lucky’ with coming out of the different injuries.
That leg. Dang he got lucky
— Flying G (@flygriz) October 14, 2023
This fan sympathized with the 15X major champion and commented on his in-air ankle.
Yup, also see that right ankle not on ground. We all know why. That sucks.
— Mark Knable (@birdiesnpar) October 14, 2023
One fan made fun of Woods’ small legs and said it matched the hat.
Bros with those soy hats matches his non-steroidal legs perfectly
— Eldricks_hoes (@Eldricks_hoes) October 14, 2023
Another understood the struggles Woods went through to recover and come back to the course.
Look at that right foot up in the air- tough to see that…think of all the adjustments the GOAT has to make in his golf swing at this point in his career…
— s (@bikecommuter45) October 14, 2023
Joking about his disproportionate leg, this fan said that the golfer probably misses leg day!
Tiger skips leg day, pass it on 🐯
— Glenn (@Michael92GH) October 14, 2023
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Lastly, a fan lauded his strength to play even with a painful leg.
That leg is gnarly. Amazing he still plays and plays so well.
— brutusfootball (@brutusfootball) October 13, 2023
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Woods’ recent pictures hint at an ongoing recovery and a possible return, but will his gameplay stay the same? Only time will answer the worries of Tiger Woods’ fans.
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