'Masters Return' Woods: "Next Appearance in May PGA Championship?"

Practice Round Scenes Captured at Southern Hills Golf Club, Host of PGA Championship Opening Night on the 19th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] "This time, on flat ground."

The "Returned Golf Emperor" Tiger Woods (USA, photo) is actively considering participating in the second major of this season, the PGA Championship, which opens on the night of the 19th next month (Korean time). On the 29th (Korean time), the AP reported that he had a practice round at Southern Hills Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, the venue for the PGA Championship. The Golf Channel added, "He walked all 18 holes, and the Southern Hills head pro served as his caddie."

A local TV station filmed his putting scene from a distance. He was still wearing a brace on his right knee. Woods was seriously injured in a car rollover accident in Los Angeles, California, USA, in February last year, breaking both legs, and went through a gradual rehabilitation process using a wheelchair and crutches. This is why his appearance at the Masters earlier this month was surprising. It was his first appearance on the PGA Tour in a full 1 year and 5 months since the "Fall Masters" in November 2020.

Southern Hills is especially flat, making it relatively easier to walk. Augusta National, the fierce battleground of the Masters, was burdensome due to its steep uphill and downhill slopes. It is interesting that Woods has won the PGA Championship four times, including two consecutive wins in 1999-2000 and 2006-2007. Although he has not yet confirmed his participation, his name is on the entry list. The global golf community is expecting the "Woods effect" at the June US Open and the July "oldest major," The Open.

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