Woods yet to rule out Dubai
2008-08-25 15:53
Dubai - Tiger Woods has not ruled himself
out of defending his Dubai Desert classic title in late January
despite needing time to recover after reconstructive knee
surgery.
The American world number one decided to have surgery on his
left knee for a fourth time after winning the US Open in
mid-June, ending his 2008 PGA Tour campaign.
"I don't know my schedule for next year...I will be hitting
golf balls at the beginning of the year," Woods said at a news
conference in the Gulf Arab emirate of Dubai on Monday.
Speaking at the launch of a four-billion-dirham
($1.09-billion) golf project Woods designed in Dubai, the winner
of 14 major titles said the injury was "frustrating" but he did
not rule himself out from the desert event which begins on Jan.
27.
"I don't how my knee will heal," he added.
Woods underwent an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
of his left knee in June. He had torn his knee ligament after
last year's British Open at Carnoustie while running.