“Lots of ice. Lots of ice baths. Just basically freezing myself to death.” That’s what Tiger Woods said a few years back about coming back from an injury and playing golf. However, things might not have gone the way he planned. Woods is facing injury after injury. While recovering from his Achilles tendon surgery in March 2025, Woods also revealed a lumbar disc replacement surgery in October 2025. This goes to show the impact not only of his accident from February 2021, but the game of golf has had on his body. The World No. 2, Rory McIlroy , is all set to take a completely different route for longevity.

The career grand-slam winner is preparing for his next contest at the Abu Dhabi Championship. Although he is closing in on Colin Montgomerie’s titles, he has played fewer matches this

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