Woods "Adjusting Real-Game Shot Feel at PNC Pro-Am"..."Power Not There Yet~"

Tiger Woods is tuning his real-game shot sense for the first time in 10 months at the PNC Championship Pro-Am. Orlando, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Rehabilitation is still ongoing."

The 'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) tuned his real-game shot sense on the 18th (Korean time) at the PNC Championship Pro-Am held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida (par 72, 7,106 yards). It was his first time back in about 10 months since his car accident last February. Fans' attention was focused on the fact that they could see the 'Woods swing.' Experts raised expectations, saying, "Although the power is lacking, the fact that he walks briskly is encouraging."

This tournament is an event stage where 20 major champions in history form teams with their families and play a 'two-person team' 36-hole match. After each player hits a tee shot, the second shot continues from a better position in a scramble format. Woods and his son Charlie finished tied for 7th place last year (20 under par, 124 strokes). Charlie especially drew more spotlight by mimicking his father’s exact 'copycat play,' such as immediately removing the tee right after his tee shot, standing on the green, and hurrying to move while the ball was rolling after putting.

Woods signaled his comeback by refining his shots for four days at the driving range of the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, the battleground of the recently concluded PGA Tour Hero World Challenge on the 6th. After lying in bed for three months, he underwent long-term treatment and rehabilitation using a wheelchair and crutches. The tournament organizers added a consideration that "if walking is difficult, players can use a golf cart." Gary Player (South Africa), 86 years old, also moves by golf cart.

It is interesting that Woods showed enthusiasm by saying, "If I play on the PGA Tour, I don't need a golf cart," and "If I can't walk, I can't participate." He added his determination, saying, "Except for the time I was lying down after the accident, I have managed my body every day without missing a day," and "Endorphins still surge when I enter the gym." He added, "My body still moves differently than before," and "Today, I am satisfied with spending an exciting day with my son."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.