Tiger Woods Returns to Golf Course in Florida After Achilles Injury

Tiger Woods made his first appearance on a golf course since his March Achilles tendon rupture, seen riding a golf cart without a walking boot or cast while watching his son Charlie compete in the Florida State Golf Association’s Amateur Championship. The 49-year-old underwent minimally-invasive surgery performed by Dr. Charlton Stucken and appears to be progressing well in recovery, although he has not played competitively since April and has dropped significantly in the Official World Golf Rankings to 1,460th place. Woods was accompanied by supporters sporting his Sun Day Red brand, but his new girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, was not present. His son Charlie, who recently won his first AJGA title, is building on his junior golf success and participated in the tournament with a solid performance. Woods’ injury setback followed an earlier challenging period marked by the death of his mother and his announcement of a relationship with Vanessa Trump. Despite the slow rehabilitation, Woods’ public return to the course as a spectator signals hope for a future comeback to competitive golf.