Tiger Back in Full Swing

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 -- Thousand Oaks, California – Retirement is a word that does not and cannot, exist in the vocabulary of Tiger Woods. This fact was evident as Woods faced reporters in a press conference at Sherwood Country Club, 184 days after keeping silent about his game plan and about his injured left knee.

Answering questions from reporters about everything – from his knee treatment to his game plan next year, Woods was certain and glad that he was right on track in his career, surviving his third surgery in six years.

His long break from hitting balls gave him a different perspective about resting his laurels. He says that the experience, “definitely gave me a better appreciation for my future and leaving the game of golf competitively,” the current world’s no.1 player said. “As far as trying to make money off my buddies, I will always do that. But as far as competing at the highest of levels, yeah, I have a better appreciation for when that day comes,” Woods said with finality.

Six months after undergoing reconstructive surgery, Woods is already hitting short irons, on a left leg that’s becoming a lot better with treatment. He had a torn ligament and a fracture that kept him up nights, a condition he endured with such bravery that he won the US Open despite the pain. Now with the knee a lot more stable, the public eagerly awaits him on the green. Next year is slated to be a great one for Woods, even when he is still uncertain about how his knee would respond to long hours of full practice.

Tiger will celebrate his 33rd birthday at the end of the month, his entire career spanning fourteen (14) major wins and sixty-five (65) victories on the PGA Tour; these stats, golf fans and analysts are optimistic, are sure to climb up some more.