One writer's plea to Tiger: Don't try to play golf anymoreTiger Woods recently checked into a clinic to receive help to deal with prescription medication for pain and a sleep disorder. Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerEmailcommentJun 28, 2017Kevin Van ValkenburgESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior Writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine
Born and raised in Western Montana
Spent 11 years as a feature writer for The Baltimore SunFollow on TwitterFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintcommentEvery time I think about Tiger Woods telling a police officer he cannot bend over and tie his shoes, there is a voice in the back of my head that I simply can't shake. It's something I never thought I'd think, much less say out loud:
I don't want this man to try to play golf anymore.
Tiger's body is broken. This has been apparent for a long time, but the golf universe seems so emotionally (and financially) invested in his return..