Tiger waits for new cub

There is another factor for Tiger Woods to consider when he ponders his comeback to the professional circuit. And it has nothing to do with his ball-striking, mental strength or the knee injury that has sidelined him since June last year.

Woods’ concern is the impending arrival of his second child with wife Elin. Writing in his latest newsletter, the world number one and 14-time major winner said his family takes priority over his return to the PGA Tour.

Woods already has one daughter, Sam, and he wrote:

“As for my comeback to the PGA Tour, a lot depends on the baby, which is due pretty soon. That takes precedent over anything I do golf-wise. Elin, Sam and I are very excited for the new baby to arrive, although that’s when the real lack of sleep begins.”

Woods aggravated his knee during his epic victory over Rocco Mediate at the 2008 US Open, where he was taken to 19 extra holes.

Soon after that victory, he announced that he was taking a long break to have surgery on his knee and undergo a proper recovery programme.

He wrote that practice is now “full-bore” and he has no restrictions when it comes to executing his swing, which he says has not changed during the time he spent away. He is also working on his endurance because he feels his stamina could do with a bit of work. Woods added:

“I’m doing all the things I’ve been trying to do for a long time, but I can actually hit into my left leg without my bones moving. It’s a nice feeling! It is so much better than it ever has been because my bones aren’t grinding against each other. As for my length, I can’t tell if I’m longer.”

He said he will be watching the forthcoming Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines, where he won the US Open last year, on television.


3 Responses to “Tiger waits for new cub”

  1. coffee says:

    i bet the people in charge of marketing the pro golf want Tiger Woods to return ASAP; he seems to have a huge effect on the level of viewership

  2. Rosemary says:

    I think Tiger is great. I look forward to the day when he wins a big tounament and his children run onto the green to embrace him.

    Good Luck Tiger and Elin with the new bub, hope everything goes well.

    Rosie

  3. Robert Crawford says:

    Tiger has his priorities in order. When he is ready, look out. Robert

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