Tiger Woods has recently been taking full swings with irons and shorter clubs. None of these have been shots that have even surpassed 100 yards yet, but he is over a month ahead of schedule coming back from knee surgery. It will only be a matter of time before Tiger is back competing, but will he dominate again?

Over six years ago, Tiger was told he had barely 20% of his ACL left due to his violent golf swing. The fact that it lasted until the summer of 2008 was amazing, but it’s eventual tear has held Tiger out since the U.S. Open. His ligament has been repaired, the fractures have healed, and now Tiger has two healthy knees for the first time in years. According to Tiger, “I’m actually stronger in my legs than I think I’ve ever been.”

When Tiger first appeared in professional golf it was his supreme athletic abilities that allowed him to dominate. He was a real athlete, rare in the golf world, and this is what separated him from the rest of the pack and allowed him to dominate. He quickly became one of the greatest athletes, a face of Nike and Buick, and a world-wide sensation.

As his physical skills faded gradually, he became the strongest golfer mentally, winning tournaments because of his mental fortitude and quick thinking. Now, with his body being stronger than ever, and his mind even stronger, Tiger is poised to come back even better than before. It is hard to beleive, but Tiger’s experience and renewed physical health have set him up for success unlike ever before. Expect Tiger to run away with this PGA tour season and separate himself even further from the pack.