Tiger Woods: Pain-Free and Driven for Return to Golf

Tiger Woods, who underwent fusion surgery less than eight months ago to address post-traumatic arthritis in his right ankle and foot, has stated that he is pain-free and ready to compete in his first tournament since the Masters in April. Woods expressed excitement and curiosity about his performance, mentioning that he hasn't played in a while and his game feels rusty. He hopes to play more competitive golf next year, aiming for a tournament a month. Woods also discussed his ankle surgery and the impact it had on his game. Despite his improved ankle, he mentioned experiencing soreness in other areas. Woods is set to play in the Hero World Challenge this week and is optimistic about his future in golf.