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Woods admits his competition days likely over
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Tiger Woods said he was “optimistic” about his golfing future while at the same time publicly acknowledging what has been obvious for some time, that he might never return to competitive golf.
The American former world No. 1 won the last of his 14 major titles in 2008 and the 41-year-old has only played six competitive rounds in the past two years while trying to recover from multiple back surgeries.
“Yeah, definitely. I don’t know what my future holds for me,” he said on Wednesday on the eve of the Presidents Cup when asked whether there was a scenario that would not allow him to compete again.
“I don’t know what 100 percent (healthy) means after eight surgeries, but I’ll try and get as close as I can to that number,” Woods added.
Woods was peppered with questions during a news conference with his three assistant Presidents Cup captains and the four International assistants, who often looked bored as the focus stayed on the second most prolific major champion of all time.
It was Woods’ first press conference since he was arrested close to his Florida home in May under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
Toxicology reports revealed he had several prescription drugs in his system at the time.
Woods, who looked strong and outwardly healthy, said the desire to have fun was fueling his drive to return to competition. “I’ve been competing in golf tournaments since I was four years old. It’s always been fun for me.
“Overall, I’m very optimistic how I’m progressing. The pain’s gone but I don’t know what my golfing body is going to be like, because I haven’t hit a golf shot yet.”
Woods seemed destined to become the most prolific major winner of all time when he won the 2008 US Open, moving within four titles of the record of 18 held by Jack Nicklaus.
But he has not won a major since and serious back injuries often left him crippled with pain when he tried to play over the past three years.
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