Fourteen-time Major champion Tiger Woods has announced that he will no longer be working with swing instructor Chris Como following his comeback from injury.
Woods began working with Como in November 2014 but has made just 12 starts since then, suffering a number of injuries. He made his long-awaited return to competitive golf in November but his 2018 schedule remains unclear.
‘Since my fusion surgery, I have been working hard to relearn my own body and golf swing,’ Woods tweeted.
‘I’ve done this by primarily relying on my feel and previous years of hard work with Chris.
‘For now, I think it’s best for me to continue to do this on my own. I’m grateful to Chris Como for his past work, and I have nothing but respect for him.’
Woods tied for ninth in the field of 18 at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas where Rickie Fowler shot a final round 61 to win.
Como said: ‘Tiger’s electrifying play at the Hero World Challenge was the by-product of a lot of hard work over the last few years while fighting through injury and pain. As a result, there’s a lot of enthusiasm for 2018.
‘When our professional relationship began, I was asked to help Tiger utilize his own instincts and feel while playing pain-free. I think we’ve accomplished that and I’m proud of the results.
‘Tiger is ready to have an incredible next run in his career. I’m eager to watch what will be one of the most exciting sports comebacks of all time. I will continue to be a close friend and resource to him and am extremely excited about Tiger’s future, the golf industry and for the fans of golf.’
