But Woods isn't most, and he will not consider his return complete until he re-enters the winner's circle for the first time since 2013.
Woods, however, is starting to feel the physical toll of a long PGA Tour season.
The 42-year-old would like to add his 15th major win this week at the US PGA Championship, climbing to within three of Jack Nicklaus' record, but he's still just surprised and happy to be competing again.
"I needed that day off yesterday," Woods said on Tuesday during his pre-tournament press conference at Bellerive Country Club.
