Tiger Woods withdraws from Hero World problem, ‘ I can hit the golf ball, however I can’t stroll’

Tiger Woods made the powerful choice to withdraw from the Hero World Problem (HWC). Woods, who has not performed a tour occasion because the Open Championship in July, will proceed to function the host of the HWC.

A foot damage (plantar fasciitis) has pressured Woods to tug out. Chatting with the media right here, Woods stated, “It was a troublesome choice. I need to play. I can hit the golf ball, however I can’t stroll. I’ve had just a few setbacks through the years that I’ve been in a position to play by way of. However with this one, I simply can’t. As I walked extra, the worst it received. Solely time and therapy can heal me.”

Woods, 46, spoke at size in regards to the cut up within the golf world brought on by LIV Golf. Woods defined {that a} peaceable resolution is feasible, supplied LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman exits the stage.

“There is a chance if each organisations put a keep on the litigations. There isn’t a willingness to barter if there’s a litigation problem. And to begin with, Greg has to go. Then we are able to speak freely,” Woods stated.

Woods admitted that the Official World Golf Rating (OWGR) system utilized by the PGA Tour is flawed and wishes enchancment.

Tiger Woods and Hero Motors Chairman Pawan Munjal at Albany. Particular association
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“The OWGR is a flawed system. That’s one thing we are able to all acknowledge. The sphere at Dubai (DP World Tour Championship) received much less factors than Sea Island, and extra of the highest gamers had been there in Dubai. How do you repair it? The principle excursions which might be concerned must give you a greater system than what’s in place now,” Woods stated.

LIV Golf provides great monetary reward to gamers, however Woods defined that the PGA tour boasts of a confirmed legacy.

“We can’t compete greenback for greenback with LIV Golf. However what we are able to do is discuss higher alternatives for youthful gamers getting onto the Tour, what it means to play on the Tour, and the way necessary it’s to have a legacy and be capable of win main championships. They (gamers who’ve switched to LIV Golf) are taking an opportunity of by no means ever, ever getting an opportunity to play in main championships. So the place does your legacy stand? Gamers who switched to LIV Golf would possibly say ‘I went on the tour and made some huge cash, however I by no means received to win any tournaments which might be of worth that might put me within the Corridor of Fame’. You need to examine your self to (Ben) Hogan, (Sam) Snead, and (Jack) Nicklaus. You’ll be able to’t do this over there, however you may on this tour.” Woods stated.