TIGER WOODS’ former caddie is not convinced we’ve seen the last of the legendary golfer.
Fifteen-time major winner Tiger, 49, announced on Tuesday he had ruptured his Achilles tendon.
Tiger Woods’ former caddie Billy Foster believes the legendary golfer can return from his latest injury setback[/caption]
Fans fear Woods will retire after he tore his Achilles in training[/caption]
Woods underwent surgery after suffering the injury while training at his home in Florida.
In an emotional statement, Tiger wrote: “As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured.
“This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon.
“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
Fans were quick to speculate that Woods would pack away his clubs and retire from golf.
The 49-year-old has undergone several major surgeries after a horror car crash in 2021.
But Billy Foster, who caddied for Woods in 2005, is not convinced we’ve seen the last of Tiger.
He told Genting Casino: “Tiger can still win on the tour.
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“But he needs to play eight to ten events a year.
“His leg is obviously very bad but if he can get any sort of strength in it, and can start playing just a handful of tournaments more than he has, he can still compete and I still believe he can win.”
Last September, Woods underwent his sixth back operation in the last 10 years.
He has previously torn the Achilles tendon in his right ankle as well as ruptured ligaments in his left knee.
Woods had been expected to make his return to the course at this year’s Masters.
A five-time winner at Augusta, Tiger will now be sidelined for an indefinite period.
Foster added: “He has the strongest mind that I’ve ever come across.
“Obviously, Jack [Nicklaus] had a similar mentality but Tiger’s been a different animal from any player I’ve seen over the 40 years of my caddying.
“He has the strongest mindset, is the most elite athlete, and is the best player that I’ve ever seen.
“To rule him out, you rule him out at your own peril, no matter if he’s got one leg or not.”
