Tiger Woods (Image Source: Getty)
In a recent episode of the No Laying Up podcast, Chris Solomon and Kevin Van Valkenburg (KVV) reminisced about a time when Tiger Woods doubted whether he could continue playing as he aged. The American golfer started playing at a very young age and had an impressive junior and amateur career before achieving phenomenal success as a professional. However, the 48-year-old once acknowledged that he couldn’t imagine himself playing at an older age.
In episode 923 of the podcast, the hosts discussed incidents from the four major championships in 1998. That year, Jack Nicklaus, who was around 58 at that time, made his 40th consecutive appearance at the Masters. Reflecting on Nicklaus’ longevity, Woods doubted if he could play at that age.
Van Valkenburg recently recalled Woods' doubt in the podcast, saying:
"I think I have to think that way. It's just the way I am. They asked Tiger if he could imagine competing in you know his 40th Masters which is just, is Jack's 40th straight Masters, Tiger says,'I just hope I am alive at 58.God no.' I can't fathom being that old or you'll get there." (at 30:55)
