Hopefully he avoids infection and has a great recovery. I don’t think he’ll be competitive again. He’s 45 and may not return until he’s 47. Even Phil knows at 51 the chances of winning the elusive US OPEN are near zero.
Tiger will be welcomed back in a year or so with great and deserved fanfare. He was great foe the game and his appearances will still boost interest immensely.
But for a competitor at that level he has to be kicking himself knowing what’s ahead.
I can’t see Tiger walking the four miles a PGA tournament requires. If he tries again he will likely miss most cuts and embarrass himself. Best to leave fans with memories of his recent Master win.