Rose Zhang shares how it feels when she’s compared to Tiger Woods
Rose Zhang has a surreal feeling when she’s compared to fellow Stanford alum and iconic golfer Tiger Woods.
After seven months, Tiger Woods will be back on the course.
The 15-time major champion makes his return to the golfing scene this weekend at the 2023 Hero World Challenge at Albany in the Bahamas. Woods also hosts the tournament as part of his TGR Ventures.
The tournament, scheduled to take place from Nov. 30-Dec. 3, isn’t a PGA Tour event, and features a field of 20 players for the weekend. The players include Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, and Jordan Spieth.
It will be the first time Woods will play professional golf since the 2023 Masters in April, where he made the cut but withdrew before the third round due to reaggravating his plantar fasciitis.
Is Tiger Woods retired?
Despite a lengthy injury history in recent years, Woods has not announced any plans to retire or do a farewell tour from professional golf. Speculation suggested he could retire after having ankle surgery to address post-traumatic arthritis following the Masters, but his return in the Bahamas indicates he is aiming to continue his illustrious career.
This event won’t be the only tournament Woods will compete in. He, along with his son Charlie, will partake in the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida on Dec. 16-17, marking two tournaments in three weekends for Woods.
Tiger Woods’ new caddie
When Woods takes the course on Nov. 30, there is uncertainty about who will be joining him as his caddie.
Joe LaCava has been Woods’ caddie since 2011. However, when Woods underwent surgery and didn’t have a timeline for his return, LaCava became the full-time caddie for fellow PGA Tour player Patrick Cantlay. LaCava received approval from Woods to be on the bag for Cantlay during his hiatus from golf.
There hasn’t been an announcement as to who will be on the bag for Woods in the Bahamas.
What about Tiger Woods’ indoor golf league?
The new TGL indoor golf league led by Woods and Rory McIlroy was scheduled to start on Jan. 9, 2024. However, it encountered a major setback after the SoFi Center dome – the host venue that was still under construction for TGL matches on the campus of Palm Beach State College – deflated on Nov. 14.
As a result, the league decided to postpone play until early 2025.
Daniel Miller takes readers to the greens with his passion for golf. He offers coverage of major golf tournaments, player achievements, and insights into the sport’s rich history, making him a trusted source for golf enthusiasts.
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