adminSINGAPORE. — Four-time major winner Ernie Els believes age is no barrier to success for Tiger Woods as the American golf great embarks on his latest comeback attempt after crippling injuries have blighted his last three seasons.
Woods experienced mixed results on his return to action after 15 months out in December, but the 41-year-old 14-times major winner has committed to a busy schedule, starting at next week’s Farmers Insurance Open, as he targets a return to full-time play.
“I am in my late 40s and he is just getting into them.
“There have been a few cases where we have won majors in our 40s, it doesn’t happen that often but it does happen,” Els, who was 42 when he won the 2012 British Open, told reporters yesterday.
“If players like myself, Darren Clarke and Mark O’Meara won (majors) in our 40s, surely Tiger thinks he can do it to.
“I am sure its on his agenda,” the South African added as he prepares for this week’s Singapore Open.
“Mentally, he is as strong as anybody but he needs to find some momentum at his favourite events and if he gets that, he can start believing again.
“I would love to see him play like he did back in the 90s, but I am not sure that is going to happen.” — Reuters.
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