Tiger Woods has been out of action since March after he ruptured his Achilles in the build-up to the Masters, but the 15-time major champion has been seen hitting balls on the range

Tiger Woods has been advised not to retire from golf(Image: Getty Images)

Tiger Woods has been urged not to hang up his clubs just yet despite continuing to battle through health woes, as the golfing icon has been seen practicing his swing on the range.

The 15-time major winner is hailed as perhaps the finest to have ever played the game, having clocked nearly three decades of remarkable achievements in golf. Yet, Woods, 49, has struggled with a series of back and lower leg injuries in recent years, leading to multiple surgeries.

Although he made a miraculous comeback by clinching the Masters in 2019, he hasn’t been able to expand his major collection since then.

Following surgery in March, Woods has since remained out of action, but despite these setbacks, Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance is convinced Woods’ time in the sport isn’t over.

In an exclusive chat with Mirror US, courtesy of Lottoland, Torrance dismissed the idea of Woods retiring, stating: “Absolutely not.

“There’s one thing I’ve learned over the years with Tiger Woods, never say never. I believe he is just the most extraordinary golfer we’ve ever had.

Sam Torrance doesn’t think Tiger Woods should retire from golf(Image: PA)

“Nicklaus’ record is better, he was my hero, but Tiger Woods brought a different level of golf to the world. He is capable of anything.”

Torrance admitted he’s unsure of the star’s current fitness levels but has witnessed him practising on the range before he speculated on Woods’ potential involvement in the upcoming Ryder Cup.

He added: “I don’t know about his fitness or his health, how good it is, but I still see him out on the range hitting balls. And I’d love to see him come back. Who knows, maybe he’ll be captaining the Ryder Cup if Bradley takes it. Who knows, if Bradley plays.”

The 49-year-old ruptured his Achilles in March(Image: 2022 Los Angeles Times)

Although Woods won’t be competing at The Open Championship at Portrush next week, he didn’t hesitate to offer advice to top contenders Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, emphasising the importance of ball control.

Woods advised them: “They have to have the ability to control the ball,” before adding: “It’s just amazing what they call a wee breeze, right?

“You just have to hit different shots on golf courses… because they are on seaside. Depends on the tide, it changes the wind. And it’s amazing what that little change can do.”