Fellow golfers recommend months, perhaps years of rest for Woods’ ailing knee

The 2007 US Open champion recommended several months of bed rest for his friend, to take his mind off such weighty, unpleasant matters as upcoming tournaments and rehab workouts. The Argentine star has even taken it upon himself to stand guard outside the Woods home – to prevent the entry of personal trainers, physical therapists or any other potential distractions from Tiger’s steady diet of rest and relaxation.

“Anything for a friend,” he added.

Cabrera’s selfless concern for Woods’ recovery seems to be a typical response among members of the golf world. Since revealing his plans for surgery, Woods has been bombarded with compassionate pleas for a slow, non-rushed recovery; as well as offers of medical advice, ranging from amputation of both legs (to insure he not be bothered with knee problems in the future) to early retirement.

Some have even offered “hands on” assistance for their friend and colleague’s healing process. Geoff Ogilvy, for example, volunteered to perform a second surgical procedure – “you know, to make sure everything went well with the initial operation” – despite having no medical background.

While well aware that such an unskilled attempt at invasive – much less wholly unnecessary – surgery could go horribly awry and render Woods unable to golf again, a smiling Ogilvy was not discouraged.

“That’s a risk I’m willing to take.”

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Labels: Angel Cabrera, Geoff Ogilvy, injury, PGA, surgery, Tiger Woods, US Open

Posted on April 16th, 2008

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