Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Goosen returns after "totally disintegrated" disc (Reuters)

South Africa's Retief Goosen tees off a ball at the third hole during the first day of the International Golf Open in Pulheim near Cologne June 21, 2012. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender

(Reuters) - Twice U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen will play his first tournament for nearly five months at this week's Volvo Golf Champions in South Africa after having surgery on a "totally disintegrated" disc in his back. The 43-year-old South African, who rated his health as "about five out of 10" at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in August in his penultimate event before an extensive break to repair his back, is itching to play tournament golf again. "I'm very excited about the New Year," said Goosen who is making his comeback about six weeks ahead of schedule. ...




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