PGA Tour has decided to recognise former world no. 1 golfer Tiger Woods for his "exceptional lifetime achievement." This means that Woods will be given sponsor exemption in Signature events of PGA Tour going forward.

Tiger Woods now eligible for all PGA Tour Signature events under 'special exemption' | Read Why

Tiger Woods said he was trying to stay calm throughout his first round at the Genesis Invitational on Thursday, where he posted a two-under-par 69 in his first non-major PGA Tour event since October 2020.

Genesis Invitational: Tiger Woods shoots 69 in his first non-major PGA Tour event since October 2020

Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf at the Genesis Invitational this week. Woods, 47, has not competed since missing the cut at The Open in July.

Tiger Woods to make his golf return at the Genesis Invitational