NEWS LEAD: Tiger Woods already struggling to meet 2024 PGA Tour aim after confirming Nike split
Tiger Woods previously battling to meet 2024 PGA Visit point in the wake of affirming Nike split
Tiger Woods had at first set out an arrangement to play once per month during 2024, however it seems the 15-time significant boss is anticipating passing on the remainder of January
Tiger Woods is set to fall at the first obstacle in quite a while plan to play once a month in 2024 on the PGA Visit. Woods has been compelled to go to a parttime timetable as of late, in the wake of enduring profession undermining injury in a fender bender in February 2021.
In 2023, Woods finished in the top three only three times. One of those finishes came at the Masters in April, when he injured his ankle halfway through the tournament. The issue sidelined the 15-time significant boss for quite some time before his return at the Legend World Test a month ago.
Woods said that he would play once a month after the end of the year in an effort to get back to his old fitness routine before his comeback in The Bahamas.
However, apparently January will be skirted by the 82-time PGA Visit victor. The circuit set its season in motion at The Guard without Woods last week, and with the 48-year-old not on the passage rundown of the American Express or Ranchers Protection Open, he looks set to begin his season in February.
Woods further highlighted postponing his return until the following month while affirming he had cut off his 27-year friendship with Nike Golf. Woods had been cooperated with Nike since turning proficient in 1996, becoming one of the brand’s most notable competitors.
In 2024 anyway he will contend without the well known swoosh on his chest, reporting the news in a profound proclamation on Monday. ” “The days since have been filled with so many amazing moments and memories, if I started naming them, I could go on forever,” he wrote on X. “I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” he wrote. Previous Nike CEO] Phil Knight’s energy and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf organization together,” Woods proceeded.
“I want to personally thank him, as well as the Nike employees and amazing athletes with whom I have had the pleasure of working along the way,” Woods proceeded to let fans know that they would next get him in Los Angeles, a sign of approval for his return coming at the following month’s L.A.- based Beginning Invitational.
The five-time winner of the green jacket has strong ties to the event because he hosted the 2017 tournament. One of Woods’ three trips in 2023 came at Riviera last year, completing the week in a tie for 45th subsequent to posting one-under-standard across his four rounds.
Woods may return to TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship in March if he sticks to his one event per month schedule going forward. The Masters is naturally held in April, followed by the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Open Championship in May, June, and July.
Post-significant season it is not yet clear what Woods’ arrangements will be. There is no question the American will have his eyes set on the FedEx Cup end of the season games in August, however playing a restricted timetable will mean he will without a doubt need to add win No. 83 to his record in order to qualify for the playoffs.
