In his first interview since his single-car accident earlier this year, Tiger Woods has revealed that his rehab has been “more painful than anything” he has ever experienced.

In an exclusive interview with Golf Digest, Woods went into detail on his injury and recovery, as well as the outpouring of support he has received in the wake of his accident.

Speaking on his post-accident injuries, Woods told the publication

“This has been an entirely different animal. I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced.

My physical therapy has been keeping me busy. I do my routines every day and am focused on my No.1 goal right now: walking on my own. Taking it one step at a time.”

Woods first posted a photo update last month, with the 15-time major champion on crutches and in a walking boot.

 

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Many fans commented at the time how Tiger’s upper body looked very athletic, and Woods told Golf Digest that it was likely a combination of the crutches and his workouts.

“It’s funny because in that photo, the crutches definitely make my shoulders look big!. Maybe it’s the workouts, too. It’s been nice having the ability to still stay strong and work out my upper body.”

The 45-year-old also described the support he has received from his legion of fans as well as those away from the sport as “incredible” and mentioned how it’s been a big help for him as he continues his recovery.

“It’s been incredible. I have had so much support from people both inside and outside of golf which means so much to me and has helped tremendously.”

Woods didn’t disclose any information to Golf Digest on his hopes of playing golf again.

Last week at the 2021 PGA Championship, we saw the first slow-play penalty handed out at a major for eight years, but that penalty is small potatoes compared to what has occurred this week on the LPGA Tour.

At Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play on Wednesday, Carlota Ciganda and Sarah Schmelzel were locked in a battle, all-tied heading down the 18th.

The Spaniard Ciganda would win the 18th to give her the outright victory, but following the match, she was assessed a slow-play penalty, losing her the 18th and subsequently the match.

As the slow-play penalty is filed under ‘general penalty’, in match play, the result is a loss of the hole, according to Rule 3.2a.

Golf Channel’s Tom Abbott broke the news, which was later confirmed by the LPGA Tour, with the latter producing the following statement on the incident:

“On the 18th hole of her Day One match, Carlota Ciganda was assessed a loss-of-hole penalty for a breach of the LPGA’s Match-Play Pace of Play Policy. Per the policy, a player is subject to penalty if she exceeds the allotted time for her total strokes taken on a hole by more than 10 seconds, averaging 30 seconds per shot. Ciganda exceeded the allotted time for the number of strokes taken on the 18th hole.”

There are costly penalties, and then there is this.

The ‘Bro-Chambeau’ rivalry has erupted this week, and on Wednesday, the feud spilled over onto social media with both players taking a shot at the other.

The latest interaction between the two was triggered by the news of this year’s ‘The Match’, a one-off event that will pit Bryson and Aaron Rodgers against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady.

Following the announcement of ‘The Match’, Brooks Koepka took to social media, saying “Sorry, bro @AaronRodgers12”, before Lefty hilariously decided to get involved…

Next, it was Bryson’s turn to have his say, responding to Koepka’s barb by telling him: “It’s nice to be living rent free in your head!”

Koepka wasn’t done, however, and in response, he posted a video of a fan calling Bryson “Brooksy” at a practice round at Kiawah Island last week.

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— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) May 26, 2021

You get the feeling the best is still to come too!