Shane O'Donoghue, presenter of “Living Golf” on CNN International, spoke exclusively with Tiger Woods yesterday in Dubai. Among the topics discussed, he reviews the situation in the United States and his return to competition with the Dubai Classic.

His message to his fellow Americans

" We are American. And as such, we need to stand united and do what is best for our country. There are many divisions right now, but we can overcome them with time, patience, and unity. "

A difficult recovery

“There were a lot of difficult times when I couldn't get out of bed. I couldn't move because the pain was too intense. Only people who have had this neuralgic pain in the back can really understand what I went through.

Last year, I didn't know if I was going to be able to play golf again one day because of that. I also had a knee injury and had some operations. But I prefer that rather than being confronted with these cramps. "

What has changed in his swing

“I play without thinking about the pain. It does not matter if my swing is not very aesthetic. And if it is similar to that of Jim Furyk, it also suits me as long as I do not have these pains that prevent me from playing. "

The entire interview will be broadcast in the new episode of "Living Golf" in March.

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