Tiger Woods reveals plans to play in three events before 2016 ends
Tiger Woods is hoping his aging body will allow him to compete in three events before the end of the year.
The golf star, who hasn't played an event since August of 2015 thanks to multiple back surgeries and related ailments, announced on his website today that he hoped to make his return on Oct. 13 at the Safeway Classic in Napa, California.
He hopes to follow that up with the Turkish Airlines Open in Turkey, starting on Nov. 3, and then cap off the year with his own Hero World Challenge charity event in the Bahamas Dec. 1-4.
From his website:
"My rehabilitation is to the point where I'm comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do," Tiger said. "Whether I can play depends on my continued progress and recovery. My hope is to have my game ready to go.
"I'm looking forward to going to California for my foundation event and Safeway. I'm also excited to return to Turkey and Albany. It could be a fun fall.
"It was difficult missing tournaments that are important to me, but this time I was smart about my recovery and didn't rush it. It was great spending time with my children Sam and Charlie, and also working on a lot of projects including golf-course design, the upcoming 20th anniversary of my foundation and my book about the 1997 Masters. But I missed competing. I want to thank all the fans for their kindness and concern. I've been a pro about 20 years, and their support has never waned."
He also says he'll participate in the Tiger Woods Invitational from Oct. 10-11 in Monterey, California.
His last event was in August 2015 at the Wyndham Championship, where he finished tied for 10th.
