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Tiger Woods is at all times an fascinating determine on the golf scene, contemplating all the pieces he has achieved in his profession. Followers are hoping to get an opportunity to observe Woods much more this 12 months than they’ve in the previous few years.
In a media interview, this nice golfer determined to speak about Lance Bennett, his new caddy.
Joe LaCava was Woods’ caddy for 11 years, from 2011 to 2022. The 2 of them created many recollections collectively. For a lot of, will probably be arduous to think about Woods with out LaCava, nevertheless it appears the time has come for them to half methods. Every of the golfers typically desires to make a change of their profession, with the aim of progress.
On the press convention earlier than the Genesis Invitational, Woods defined his resolution to rent Bennett as his new caddy. Tiger emphasised that he has recognized Bennet for a very long time and that that they had an important relationship earlier than. Woods noticed many positives in his new caddy earlier than making this resolution.
“So far as Lance is worried, I’ve had an important relationship with him over time going again to when he caddied for Kooch and once we performed on the Presidents Cup collectively again in, what, Muirfield Village,” -Tiger Woods mentioned, as quoted by golfmonthly.com
On condition that Bennett was Matt Kuchar’s caddy, Woods had the chance to hang around and speak with him on the Ryder and Presidents Cups. Even then, Woods realized that he and Bennett shared the identical views on golf and the sport. As well as, the human qualities that Bennett has proven are one of many the reason why he has earned Woods’ sympathy.
Given the identical outlook on golf, Tiger doesn’t doubt that the 2 will make an important partnership now and sooner or later. Joe LaCava has been Woods’ caddy for a few years, and Bennett is anticipated to be that too.
The Genesis Invitational would be the finest indicator of what sort of tandem Woods and Bennett are. Wanting on the interval of absence of Woods and the damage he was coping with, nobody will complain if his efficiency will not be precisely excellent.
“In all of the years that we have been on Ryder Cups and Presidents Cups collectively and the occasions, I have been capable of play with him in the identical teams. Very right down to earth, very loyal and the way he conversated by means of the years, I’ve additionally taken discover of that.
We have had the identical kind of feels in how we take a look at the golf course and the way we learn putts, they’re very comparable. I feel we’ll be an important staff and sit up for the problem.”- Woods continued.
The reporters had been serious about what expectations Woods has from the event. Wanting on the accidents he’s coping with, extra exactly the ankle damage, Woods will not be optimistic that issues would be the finest for him.
Tiger Woods on the primary event in 2024, his expectations and well being
Nevertheless, Tiger emphasised that his ardour and love for golf are the the reason why he nonetheless has the motivation to come back again and present his finest.
The state of well being of Woods will not be excellent at this second. His crucial is to play golf regardless of all the pieces and attempt to make a constructive consequence. Will probably be particularly fascinating to see Woods and his new caddy.
“My ankle does not harm anymore as a result of no bones are rubbing anymore. However then once more, it is completely different.
Different elements of my physique should take the brunt of it. Similar to my again is fused so different of my physique have taken the brunt of that. I’ve two completely different physique elements that at the moment are fused. Different elements of the physique should adapt.
I nonetheless love competing, I like taking part in, I like being part of the sport of golf. That is the sport of a lifetime and I do not ever need to cease taking part in.”
Tiger Woods’ finest caddy, at the very least statistically, was Steve Williams. The 2 collaborated from 1999 to 2011. The spectacular reality is that Woods managed to win 13 majors in that interval! That speaks volumes for the way nice their partnership has been. This 12 months would be the starting of a brand new chapter in Woods’ profession. Will probably be fascinating to comply with his performances now that he has a brand new caddie.
Tiger Woods followers anticipate the Genesis Invitational to be a superb likelihood for the 48-year-old golfer to persuade the world of his qualities once more. We’re actually all trying ahead to the return of such a legend to the golf course. Many miss watching Woods’ nice strikes.
