Tiger Woods friend reveals worrying health update | Golf News

Woods hasn’t participated in aggressive golf since the 2024 Open Championship, but reaches 50 next month, opening up a recent event alternative. Woods turns into eligible to take part in the PGA Tour Champions beginning in 2026, though Begay anticipates he’ll attempt the Charles Schwab Challenge and the RBC Heritage next 12 months.

During an look on the Straight Facts Homie podcast, Begay revealed, “I think the biggest problem, in the conversations that I’ve had with him, is the walking. That’s it.

“He hits it great, he is in large bodily condition. His ball speeds are fast enough; they’re 175-180, which is enough for the PGA Tour. It’s just can he stroll 72 holes plus a pro-am? I do not know, and that’s the big query. A major championship venue with flatter terrain. Hilton Head with flatter terrain, Colonial with flatter terrain is likely to be targets. And those are venues that he is never sometimes performed at.

“He’s played Colonial once and never went back. And I don’t think he’s ever been to Hilton Head. Those are two things that you may see at some point.”

It’s unsure whether or not Woods will attempt to compete in a major event next 12 months, notably since the PGA Tour icon was eager to take part at Augusta National before struggling his Achilles injury.

Woods qualifies for all majors through the rest of his profession, but can also take part in the Champions Tour after he reaches 50 on Dec. 30.

The Champions Tour permits the use of a golf cart, which can dramatically improve his odds. “We’re also dying to see him on the Champions Tour. He can take a cart, and the walking becomes alleviated at that point,” Begay added.

“I think he’s going to try it. You can only sit in your house and think about golf and hit balls at the range for so long. You wanna go out and see if you can beat somebody.

“I do assume he’ll attempt it, and I hope he likes it. The world of golf with Tiger is just so a lot better and so a lot more enjoyable, even if we see glimpses from time to time.”

Woods, who is currently tied with Sam Snead at 82 PGA Tour wins, needs just one more victory to become the sole leader.

Despite Woods’ fitness struggles, Begay won’t dismiss the possibility of a miracle.

“I cannot say he will not win 83. I can not. I’ve seen too many loopy issues from him,” he concluded.