Return to training of former world number 1 Tiger Woods who had his right leg broken in a spectacular traffic accident on February 23

Tiger Woods in training nine months after his accident

Tiger Woods - © KA Sports Photos via Wikimedia Commons

Golf star Tiger Woods took his first step on the greens this weekend. A video of the American Champion showing him for the first time in training with a golf club in hand since his car accident in California was posted from his Twitter account,

This video lasts only a few seconds, with Tiger seen from behind quietly hitting an iron shot, in front of a bucket of balls, on a golf driving range whose location is not specified. This image immediately sparked several thousand fan reactions, as Tiger has 6,5 million followers on Twitter. Some observers had announced after his accident that he would have a hard time playing golf at the highest level again.

Justin Thomas, professional player and friend of the tiger, immediately welcomed the return to the practice of one considered one of the best golfers of all time. Just after reassuring on Twitter how much he appreciated the passion shown by Rory McIlroy on Sunday on the European Tour, Thomas added, sharing the Woods video: "but I think I like it even more". Justin Thomas had recently judged probable in a podcast the return on the greens of Tiger Woods. "I know he will try," he said. “But, I don't see him playing again if he can't play well. ".

Timing not insignificant

The timing of this video is not surprising, however: the Tiger Woods Foundation just celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 18, and a charity tournament it is organizing in the Bahamas, the Hero World Challenge, is scheduled for early December with 20 invited among the best players in the world, including his compatriots Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and Bryson deChambeau.

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