Tiger Woods Rehab Update: ‘It’s Been Slow’ Return Status
Tiger Woods‘ return to Golf – Key facts
Here’s a breakdown of the key facts regarding Tiger Woods’ current status and expected return to golf, based on the provided text:
* Current Role: Tiger Woods is currently serving as the host of the Hero World Challenge, but is not playing.
* Recent Surgeries:
* Lumbar disc replacement surgery (October 2024)
* Ruptured achilles tendon repair (March 2025)
* Lower back procedure (September 2024)
* 2024 Play: He made 5 PGA Tour starts in 2024, making only one cut.
* 2025 Play: Competed in the inaugural TGL season before being sidelined by Achilles surgery.
* Rehab Progress: Rehab is progressing slower than desired, but he has been cleared to begin chipping and putting. He’s now starting strengthening exercises and rotational work.
* Upcoming Events:
* Will miss the PNC Championship (teamed with his son,charlie).
* Will miss the first part of the new TGL season, but will attend Jupiter Links matches.
* Return Timeline: Uncertain when he will return to competitive golf.He may play at the end of the TGL season, but is unsure.
* quote: “It’s been slow…Not able to do much on a disc replacement to let it set.”
