Tiger Woods is in “tremendous physical condition” as he attempts his latest and what would be greatest comeback, but there’s still one major issue that could prevent him from chasing what remains a big target on the PGA Tour.
Woods’ close friend Notah Begay has issued a fascinating update on the 15-time Major champion, after he underwent his seventh back surgery in October, revealing the driving force behind his comeback and likely venues for his return.
“I think the biggest problem in the conversations that I’ve had with him is the walking,” Begay told Wingo on his podcast. “That’s it. He hits it great; he’s in tremendous physical condition.
“His ball speeds are fast enough, they’re 175-180, which is adequate for the PGA Tour. It’s just: can he walk 72 holes plus a pro-am? I don’t know, and that’s the big question.”
As ever, Woods never wants to return to action just for fun, with Begay insisting Tiger still has breaking his tie with Sam Snead on 82 PGA Tour wins firmly on his mind.
“In his heart-of-hearts, 83 is a big number,” said Begay. “It’s an important number.”
“I think that’s probably the more tangible one at this point in his career, if there were to be one because at the Majors, there’s only four of them and the venues are typically – I mean, Augusta’s one of the top three hilliest courses the players walk all year.”
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Jack Nicklaus’ 18 Major titles is now surely out of reach, but Begay is holding out hope that one final Major chapter could be written in Woods’ amazing golfing legacy – with the Claret Jug the most likely option.
“Maybe the Open Championship where distance is less of a consideration, when you look at guys like Francesco Molinari and Brian Harman – not high ball or long ball hitters yet they’ve both walked away with the Claret Jug – and one of the best shot makers in the world in Tiger Woods.
“So that might be the best fit that he would be looking for in terms of adding another Major – the cherry on top would be if it would be another Major and it would…
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