[Golf Topic] 'Woods' Close Friend' Stricker "Rehabilitating Smoothly for Comeback~"

Steve Stricker (left) and Tiger Woods, who teamed up during the 2017 Presidents Cup.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…‘Golf Emperor’ Tiger Woods (USA) is making steady progress toward returning to the field.

Steve Stricker, captain of the U.S. team for this year's Ryder Cup, a men's golf competition against Europe, said in an interview with SiriusXM Radio on the 10th (Korean time), "I have been talking a lot with Woods," and "He is undergoing rehabilitation to play golf again." He added, "Woods will not be with us at this Ryder Cup, but he is still a member of the team," and explained, "Woods' rehabilitation is progressing well in the right direction."

Woods suffered severe leg injuries in a car accident near Los Angeles, California, in the United States last February when his vehicle overturned. Since then, he has undergone surgery and has been focusing on treatment and rehabilitation. Photos have been released showing him wearing a brace on his right leg and using crutches. It is uncertain when he will be able to participate in a tournament. Immediately after the accident, there were many doubts about whether he could continue his professional career.

After the accident, there were possibilities of Woods joining the US Open broadcast team or being appointed as vice-captain for the Ryder Cup, but he has not engaged in external activities. Stricker said, "Woods is undergoing rehabilitation, but it is difficult for him to come to the tournament venue this time because the course is not easy to move around," and added, "Still, Woods is helping our team and will continue to do so." Woods served as vice-captain at the 2016 Ryder Cup and participated as a captain's pick in 2018.

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