Tiger Woods Injury Update: Latest Positive News Proves to Be a Silver Lining in the Cloud

The upcoming month was supposed to be Tiger Woods’ comeback on the professional circuit. Fans were eager to witness the golf legend back in action. However, discouraging news came out today as Tiger won’t be able to participate in the Hero World Challenge this weekend. Yet, it could prove to be a silver lining for fans, with confirmed appearances scheduled at other events.

Tiger Woods to play at the Hero Shot

The golf legend was due to tee up at the Hero World Challenge, to be played at the Albany Golf Club from the first of December. However, it seems like Woods won’t participate in the main competition, but has promised an appearance in other accompanying events.

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For instance, Tiger will be engaged at the Hero Shot competition in Albany tomorrow evening. The event is a wedge competition played on the 18th hole. Several other players are expected to join hands with Woods in the event, which will make for an interesting watch.

But why has he chosen to play if unfit? The putting competition will hardly require long stretches of walking down the courses. It is played out in a single hole, which makes Tiger’s job easier. It’ll also be a test if other golfers join him – Tiger’s putting will undoubtedly be under close observation.

Additionally, the 15-time major championship winner will be at hand to receive questions from the media, with a presence in the press conference confirmed.

Will Woods play at the PNC and the Match later in December?

The withdrawal from the Hero World Challenge comes as a sudden halt to Woods’ comeback plan. Many had raised the question about his fitness before – Tiger last played competitive golf at the Open Championship almost four months ago.

A hectic schedule awaited Woods in December. He was due to play the Hero World Challenge before heading for the seventh edition of The Match at the Pelican Golf Club next weekend. Woods also had an appointment at the PNC Championship, where he’s expected to tee up alongside his son, Charlie Woods.

Reassuringly, he still has plans to play in the other two events. While the miss at the Hero is saddening, it increases Woods’ chances of participating in The Match and the PNC Championship, fit and raring to go.