Tiger Woods Reports Pain-Free Ankle Post-Fusion Surgery; Uncertainty Remains about Return to Golf Course

While Woods' fused ankle is no longer an issue, the transition back to golf remains uncertain as other areas of his leg continue to pose difficulties. Recuperation from surgery continues to be slow, with no definitive timeline for return to the sport.

Tiger Woods has reported no pain in his right ankle which was fused in April, but the rest of his leg is still a work in progress.
Woods compared the issues with his leg to when he had fusion surgery on his lower back, saying surrounding areas had to become more mobile, leading to problems.
There's no clear timeline for his return to the golf course. He had to withdrew at the Masters due to the frigid conditions, and underwent surgery on his right ankle two weeks later.
Woods recently served as caddie for his son at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship, which was a week after he was reported to have started practicing again.
Woods has announced 19 players for the 20-man field at his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, a PGA Tour sanctioned event that would require 72 holes of walking. One spot remains open and the tournament host is exempt.