Tiger Woods, the AT&T National tournament host, told members of the media Tuesday afternoon that he has no timetable for his return to golf following two leg injuries that have sidelined him most of this season."I’m using that 2008 experience this time around. Only difference is, there is no timetable. I always had a goal in mind once I had the operation back in ’08. This time, it’s openended. I'm using a different approach and learning my lesson this time," Woods said about his eventual return to the game.
When asked if he would put a timetable on his possible return to golf for the British Open, Tiger replied, "No, I don't know. I'm just playing it by ear right now. There is no timetable right now." He went on to state that this was obviously hard for him to not have an answer, however feels that he may have come back too early at The Players. This time will be different, according to Tiger, as he is "trying to be smarter" in terms of when he can return to competitive golf.
Woods also stressed that there has been no surgical intervention on his injuries this time around, instead focusing on intensive physical therapy and strengthening exercises to make his knee "more explosive". When asked if his doctors made any mention of a possible knee replacement, Tiger dismissed the question by sternly stating "No surgery has been discussed whatsoever".
Perhaps even more interesting was how Woods fielded questions pertaining to the performance of Rory McIlroy at this year's US Open, which Tiger watched intently. Woods acknowledged that the performance "was impressive" and "seriously good playing". The intensity and determination McIlroy showcased throughout the week while staying aggressive was also impressive to Woods, "especially during a US Open".
Woods did not say whether he would compete in the British Open, which starts July 14 at Royal St. George's. However, he did say he would be surprised if the year ended without him playing another tournament.
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