Will Tiger Woods’ Aging Body Allow Him to Surpass Jack Nicklaus?

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Published: June 20, 2013

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Everyone saw Tiger Woods struggle with pain in his left elbow at the U.S. Open. It is the latest setback in a long series of injuries that have plagued Woods throughout his career.

Woods announced via TigerWoods.com, “I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain.”

He also announced his plans to rest the elbow and take some time off: “I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I’ll be ready to go for the British Open and I am looking forward to playing Muirfield.”

Woods will miss the AT&T National, and he expressed his regrets to the fans and sponsors of that event.

Injuries and personal problems have kept Woods from reaching his goal of beating the record of 18 major victories held by Jack Nicklaus.

Beginning in 1994, as a member of the Stanford Golf Team, he had surgery on his left knee to remove two benign tumors and scar tissue. In December of 2002, he had to have fluid drained on the same left knee and missed the first five tournaments in the 2003 PGA Tour season.

In July of 2007, Woods ruptured his ACL while running, played the rest of the year and finally had to have surgery after winning the 2008 U.S. Open. He missed eight months of tournament play after this medical procedure.

His personal problems came to light in 2009 during Thanksgiving, and he was again forced to take time away from the tour.

In early 2010, he withdrew from the Players Championship with a sore neck. He also withdrew from the 2011 Players with a sore right knee.

His practice regimen leading up to the U.S. Open and the severe rough course at Merion Golf Club led to the latest physical breakdown in his left elbow.

Woods is obviously not getting any younger, and his body has been forced to absorb years of stressful physical workouts and thousands...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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