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Injuries are part and parcel of the game. But there are even cases when such incidents occur outside the course, leading to the players being forced to undergo surgery and rest before making a comeback. And the legend of golf, Tiger Woods, finds himself in a similar situation as the professional gears up to make a return to the game.

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However, such a resurgence might not be devoid of obstacles, as can be seen in the case of Sergio Garcia. The LIV golfer had also experienced a similar situation in 2022, which, when put in contrast with the golf legend’s case, raises serious concerns!

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Tiger Woods’ comeback in concern amidst Sergio Garcia’s confession

Woods found himself on a break from the game owing to an accident in 2021, after which he had to undergo surgery, thus extending his hiatus. However, there have been a lot of speculations as to when the golfer would be making his comeback, with people disclosing how he might tee up at the Hero World Challenge later this year or in TGL next year. But even so, it isn’t without any uneasiness, as Garcia’s revelation caused anxiety among Woods’ fans.

In a post-conference after the second round of LIV Golf Jeddah, the Saudi-backed league player was asked about his surgery and his subsequent recovery. He mentioned how the athlete feels great “physically,” along with divulging how he is not only able to play the game but also add in a bit of workout while living life normally.

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However, if one were to ask if the 43-year-old was on top of his game, then the answer would be a definite “no!” The 11X PGA Tour champ expressed how he feels he can still get much better,” in addition to pointing out how one needs to work hard on it and “improve every single time” while making sure to enjoy the same.

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Well, it does make sense since recovery is a long road to travel. Moreover, the Spaniard’s revelation causes a lot of uneasiness in the case of Tiger Woods, as he is also gearing up for a return. Nevertheless, the disquietude might pass if one were to have a closer look at what happened to Garcia.

Garcia’s heartbreaking injury in 2022

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The LIV golfer had been suffering from a left knee injury for a long time. Moreover, he played with a torn meniscus during the season finale at Trump National Stadium in Miami. The professional had gone ahead to reveal how MRI scans showed signs of tear, and he would undergo treatment for the same.

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But even so, his love for the game remained the same since he only took the treatment after the event in the PIF-funded league. He was able to play through the tournament, after which the Spanish professional was able to place 9th in the final 2022 standings.

Questions naturally arise. Will Woods be able to make a similar, if not better, comeback? Share your thoughts below.

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Allan Abe is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in English, he has covered many themes in golf as a beat writer, with in-depth coverage of instances of many golfers' lives, like Bubba Watson and Adam Scott. Allan particularly excels at live coverage and a hole-to-hole analysis of events. Allan has also covered ES' exclusive interview with Pete Cowen and brought the legendary coach's singular perspective about the LIV Golf and PGA Tour cold war and more to life through his words. In his downtime, he enjoys binge-watching anime, with Naruto being his favorite.

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