As the 82-time PGA Tour winner remains stuck in a whirlwind of withdrawals and health-imposed setbacks, he has been persistently attempting to explore new avenues outside of golf.
Woods seems to be deciding not to give up on the game he loves so much as of now and is taking rather drastic measures to ensure resurgence at the Masters. The 48-year-old might or might not retire in near future; it remains to be seen, but meanwhile, he continues to expand his business ventures and strengthen his backup options with even more attention.
Woods has also put his hands into the indoor golf league TGL, TGR Design, golf simulator tool Full Swing, mini-golf establishments known as PopStroke, a luxury real estate company called Nexus Luxury Collection, and even a restaurant called The Woods on Jupiter Island in Florida! Now, he has recently expanded his PopStroke franchise, as its 13th outlet will open on April 22 in Sin City.
Popstroke founder and CEO Greg Bartoli said, “Our expansion into this iconic city celebrates our worldwide appeal and marks a thrilling chapter for PopStroke as we join the vibrant fabric of Las Vegas and its surrounding communities. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Popstroke, uniting people of all backgrounds and abilities for an unforgettable golf entertainment experience in the Entertainment Capital of the World.”
The facility will house a variety of attractions, including two 18-hole mini-golf courses, an open-air dining area with climate control, an outdoor beer garden, four bars, an enclosed outdoor playground for children, and more. All of this was made keeping in mind the needs of a sports enthusiast. The venue will also provide space for hosting bachelor or bachelorette parties, kids’ and adults’ birthday parties, and more.
With the golfer focusing on expanding his business empire and paying a lot of attention to claiming the sixth Green Jacket, there is definitely a lot happening! But with the bizarre preparation that the 15-time major champion has undertaken, does he have any chance of winning?
Tiger Woods’s shot at a sixth Masters win
The 48-year-old’s past, embellished with five Masters wins as well as his almost three-decade-long career experience, gives him an incomparable edge at the Augusta National Golf Course. He knows how to navigate the course well, and adding his recent pledge to celibacy and a fool-proof fitness regime tilts the scales in his favor a bit more.
However, the other side of this coin highlights the wrath of his recent performances, and the associated long list of withdrawals due to existing health impediments hints against him reaching the glorious Masters Sunday. In fact, Woods’s longtime friend Notah Begay III recently revealed something concerning and said, “He’s got zero mobility in that left ankle and really has low-back challenges now, which he knew he was going to have.”
If his health stops allowing him to turn his dreams of resurgence into reality, his efforts to build a safe haven in the form of well-thought-out business ventures and the extra efforts he has put in would make sense. What do you think about Woods’s retirement plans? Share your views in the comments below.
