Tiger Woods (via Twitter)
BY AAGD STAFF
August 27, 2019
Tiger Woods had numerous health issues this season and, yet, the physical challenges are still upon him. Seemingly, when he gets one thing fixed another physical injury come into play. Preventing him for accomplishing much this season. He Tweeted on Tuesday about a recent surgically procedure he underwent for his left knee.
The announcement alerted fans that he recently underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair minor cartilage damage in his left knee. In a statement, Woods’ doctor said that he expected the reigning Masters champion to make a “full recovery” and that there were no additional problems.
Woods also said that he is making progress, has resumed walking and can continue practicing in a couple of weeks. What most were probably surprised to hear is that he said that he is still on track to play the PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship in October.
At age 43, the former World Number One made his first mention of any knee trouble this season. Throughout his long playing history, it is known that his left knee has caused him particular problems many time – this is believed to be the fifth procedure on his left knee. While competing as an amateur in 1994, Woods underwent surgery to remove benign tumors and scar tissue. He had cysts removed in December 2002, and in ’07 he ruptured the ACL in his left knee, an injury that forced him to have arthroscopic surgery after the 2008 Masters and then, after winning the U.S. Open, undergo a full repair. The last reported issue to his left knee was in 2011, when he was diagnosed with an MCL sprain.
Following fusion surgery, Woods had a relatively injury-free 2018 season, yet, he dealt with ailments of all types this season. Earlier, this previous spring, he withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to a neck strain. And, Woods went on to complain of soreness and tightness in his back during the summer. As well reported earlier this month, Woods also withdrew during The Northern Trust because of an oblique strain.
From the way things were going, Woods was not expected to play competitively until an exhibition match Oct. 21 leading into the Zozo Championship in Japan. He’s committed to playing in his Hero World Challenge (Dec. 4-7) and, as the captain for the U.S. Presidents Cup he is also considering picking himself for the biennial matches at Royal Melbourne. So, the saga continues….
