A video showing Tiger Woods struggling to walk limping in pain on the golf course while trying to make the cut for the 2023 Masters is going viral. The 15-time major champion, who was making his comeback after a horrific car crash in February 2021 that left him with serious leg injuries, was seen grimacing and hobbling as he made his way to the tee.
Why is Tiger Woods Limping and Struggling to Walk?
The video has sparked a lot of speculation and concern among golf fans and experts, who are wondering if Woods’ walking issue has to do with wear and tear from years of playing golf, or the injuries he sustained during the car wreck. Woods, 47, underwent multiple surgeries to repair fractures and lacerations in his right leg after his SUV veered off the road and hit a tree in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He spent several weeks in hospital and underwent extensive rehabilitation to regain his mobility and strength.
When he announced his return to competitive golf while revealing that he had a titanium rod inserted in his right tibia, along with screws and pins in his right ankle and foot, there was worry about whether continuing golf was a smart decision. His painful walk in the recent video has raised doubts once again about his physical condition, and his ability to play at the highest level. Could playing golf be detrimental to his health right now?
Some analysts have suggested that Woods’ walking problem may be related to his long history of back issues, which have plagued him since 2014. Woods has undergone five back surgeries, including a spinal fusion in 2017 that allowed him to win the 2019 Masters, his first major title in 11 years.
Others have pointed out that Woods may be suffering from nerve damage or chronic pain as a result of his car crash injuries, which could affect his balance and coordination. They have also questioned whether Woods rushed his recovery, and came back too soon.
In the end Tiger Woods made the cut for the next round of the Masters for the 23rd time in his career, which makes pulling off a miracle and winning the tournament despite his physical condition still a possibility. For him to even be out there on the golf course is a testament to his mental fortitude.
