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After a surprising surgery (at least one that shocked many fans) following the 2008 Masters, many were left to wonder when Tiger Woods would return. It seems that Tiger's original prediction (to be back by the US Open) will be quite true.

The Associated Press reported that Tiger Woods should be ready to get back on the course for this year's Memorial in Ohio. Of course, that would leave Tiger with at least one opportunity to take on competitive golf before this year's Open at Torrey Pines.

Some fans contemplated the chance of poor play in this year's Open, citing Tiger's performance at Winged Foot following a long absence after the death of Earl Woods. However, Tiger contends,
“That was a totally different mental situation than I am now. Even when I came back for the Open, I probably wasn’t ready to play yet. I was eager to get back and play and be in a competitive environment, but I wasn’t ready to deal with all the things you have to deal with inside the ropes. … And it showed, and I played terrible.