Tiger Woods is back… hitting balls on a driving range in public view for the first time in months. It made not sound like news, but it’s hugely consequential when it comes to the 15-time major champion, his legions of fans and his future in pro golf.
Here’s what you need to know.
First, the goods. This week, Woods is at Liberty National in New Jersey. The course, with views of Manhattan’s skyline just across the river, has hosted multiple PGA Tour events, as well as the 2017 Presidents Cup.
In recent years, it has also hosted the Nexus Cup. The Nexus Cup is an annual luxury amateur golf event. According to the official website, the event is “available to only 18 foursomes, combines two days of team competition with curated gifts, exquisite cuisine, fine wine and more including exciting evening festivities at NEXUS Club New York.”
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In his role as host, Woods has frequently performed clinics for the lucky attendees at the Nexus Cup in years past. And this year appears to be no different.
On Tuesday, video surfaced of Woods hitting balls on Liberty National’s range. The quick clip shows Woods decked out in blue Sun Day Red golf clothes, hitting what appears to be a full wedge shot.
It also appears that Tiger is swinging without pain, which is significant given his latest surgery in March that has kept him off the golf course ever since — at least when cameras have been rolling.
Check out the clip below.
