Tiger Woods believes his knee surgery will finally enable him to make essential changes in his swing.
The world number one has been out of action since June when he fought through the pain barrier to clinch the US Open title by defeating Rocco Mediate in a play-off at Torrey Pines.
Such extensive surgery can prevent sports stars ever regain their top form but Woods feels it will have the opposite affect and help him achieve even more Major championships.
"I've been trying to make changes [in my swing] for years, but I didn't have much in [the knee]," said Woods.
"It will be nice to be able to hit against a solid left side for the first time in years."
The 14-time Major winner missed out on America's thrilling Ryder Cup triumph last month but hailed the team's secret to success.
"We finally putted well," added Woods. "We've putted well at The Presidents Cup, but never the Ryder Cup.
"We made all the putts, hence we won."
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