Tiger Woods declares he is ready for action after knee surgery

Golf star Tiger Woods on October 21 declared himself 'right on schedule' after his recent knee surgery. The American professional golfer is preparing to return to competition with the Zozo Championship coming up this week. Woods spoke at a press conference, his first-ever since he had to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on August 21 announcing his return, as reported by foreign media. He would be all set for the first round on October 24 when U.S.-based PGA Tour will play their first official-money event in Japan. He also said that the knee problems troubled him all-time in the 2019 campaign including the Masters' triumph. He had plans of having the surgery done by the end of 2018 but went to postpone it later on. 

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The surgery improved possibilities to justify himself

The 43-year-old said that he had been battling the whole year trying to piece it together. Later on, the problem became worse and started affecting his back and the way he was walking or even when he was trying to play. He then added that he is really excited about having the end-of-the-year run at the time when he is actually feeling fit and does not have the pain which he was dealing with from many years. Woods said that after the surgery, he has improved the possibilities to justify himself for the December event. He will be playing against an international team in Australia. 

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Woods is hopeful

Tiger Woods has a period of two weeks left before he names four wild card selections which will complete his team of 12 men. While speaking to media he said that post-surgery he has become hopeful and feels nice to get over the hump finally. He has started feeling great and is working to achieve his goal at the highest speed. The interview which lasted for 19 minutes saw the ace golfer in a dark blue sweater where he could not stop smiling. This is going to be Woods' first appearance in Japan in the last 13 years. He had been regular during the first 10 years of his career to visit Japan for professional purpose. 

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(With inputs from agencies)