Tiger Woods shares return plans after back surgery: 'When I'm ready to compete and play at this level'
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Woods underwent a sixth back procedure two months ago to alleviate pain endured throughout 2024
Tiger Woods is not playing in the 2024 Hero World Challenge due to a variety of nagging injuries. On Tuesday, while holding court as host for his annual tournament in the Bahamas, the 15-time major champion expressed uncertainty about his return to the golf course following a sixth back surgery this September.
"I'm not tournament-sharp yet, no. I'm still not there," Woods said. "These are 20 of the best players in the world, and I'm not sharp enough to compete against them at this level. So, when I'm ready to compete and play at this level, then I will."
It was at the Hero World Challenge a season ago where Woods was a surprise inclusion in the field. Ultimately finishing in 18th place among the 20 players, Woods came away from the tournament confident that he could play once a month on the PGA Tour in 2024.
