<p>Keegan Bradley was named captain of the United States team for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Monday, taking over the position after Tiger Woods reportedly turned down the role.</p>

<p>Bradley, 38, has played in just two Ryder Cups with a lone appearance in the Presidents Cup, and is a surprise choice for the US captaincy.</p>

<p>Woods was long assumed to be the front-runner for the job, but multiple US reports Monday said he had opted out of contention.</p>

<p>That means Bradley will lead the attempt to win back the title from Europe next year at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.</p>

<p>"Keegan's past Ryder Cup experience, strong relationships and unwavering passion for this event will prove invaluable as he guides the US Team over the next year and a half," PGA of America President John Lindert said.</p>

<p>"We are confident that, with Keegan at the helm, the 2025 US Ryder Cup Team will compete at Bethpage with the same confidence and determination that has defined his career."</p>

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<p>Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner, was a controversial omission from the US team who lost convincingly by Europe in Rome last year.</p>

<p>He finished just outside automatic team qualification and was overlooked for a captain's pick by then skipper Zach Johnson.</p>

<p>"My passion and appreciation for golf's greatest team event have never been stronger," Bradley said on Monday.</p>

<p>"The Ryder Cup is unlike any other competition in our sport, and this edition will undoubtedly be particularly special given the rich history and enthusiastic spectators at this iconic course."&nbsp;</p>


Keegan Bradley was named captain of the United States team for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Monday, taking over the position after Tiger Woods reportedly turned down the role.

Keegan Bradley was named captain of the United States team for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Monday, taking over the position after Tiger Woods reportedly turned down the role. Bradley, 38, has played in just two Ryder Cups with a lone appearance in the Presidents Cup, and is a surprise choice for the US captaincy. Woods was long assumed to be the front-runner for the job, but multiple US reports Monday said he had opted out of contention. That means Bradley will lead the attempt to win back the title from Europe next year at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. "Keegan's past Ryder Cup experience, strong relationships and unwavering passion for this event will prove invaluable as he guides the US Team over the next year and a half," PGA of America President John Lindert said. "We are confident that, with Keegan at the helm, the 2025 US Ryder Cup Team will compete at Bethpage with the same confidence and determination that has defined his career." ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: Taliban denies recognition to Afghanistan female athletes taking part in games Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner, was a controversial omission from the US team who lost convincingly by Europe in Rome last year. He finished just outside automatic team qualification and was overlooked for a captain's pick by then skipper Zach Johnson. "My passion and appreciation for golf's greatest team event have never been stronger," Bradley said on Monday. "The Ryder Cup is unlike any other competition in our sport, and this edition will undoubtedly be particularly special given the rich history and enthusiastic spectators at this iconic course."

Ryder Cup 2025: Keegan Bradley named captain after Tiger Woods snub

<p>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.</p>

<p>The Sentry, AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, Memorial Tournament and upcoming Travelers Championship are the eight Signature Events on the 2024 PGA Tour schedule.</p>

<p>Woods, a 15-time major winner and 82-time PGA Tour winner, is now automatically eligible for all the Signature events on PGA Tour's annual schedule.</p>

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<p>“An additional sponsor exemption will be created to recognize Tiger Woods in his own category as a player who has reached an exceptional lifetime achievement threshold of 80 [plus] career wins,” read the PGA Tour memo on Tuesday (June 18).</p>

<p>Since his car accident in 2021, Woods, now aged 48, has spent limited time on the course. He has, however, played in all majors since making a comeback in 2022 along with Genesis Invitational - one of the three player-hosted events among eight Signature events of PGA Tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is to be noted that Woods hosts the Genesis Invitational.</p>

<p>The Signature events have smaller fields, FedEx Cup points and higher prize money, especially in player-hosted events.</p>

<p>Apart from the Genesis, &nbsp;Arnold Palmer and Memorial Tournament are the other two player-hosted events with prize money of 20 per cent to the winner compared to 18 per cent in rest of the five events.</p>

<p>Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational in February earlier this year due to illness. He followed it up with a 60th-place finish at the Masters.</p>

<p>In the next two majors, that is, PGA Championship and recently-concluded US Open, he failed to make the cut.</p>

<p>Woods is now expected to feature in next month's Open championship at Royal Troon Golf Course in Scotland.</p>


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.

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. The Sentry, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, Memorial Tournament and upcoming Travelers Championship are the eight Signature Events on the 2024 PGA Tour schedule. Woods, a 15-time major winner and 82-time PGA Tour winner, is now automatically eligible for all the Signature events on PGA Tour's annual schedule. Also Read: IPL team in England's The Hundred? MCC president Mark Nicholas confirms 'soft interest' “An additional sponsor exemption will be created to recognize Tiger Woods in his own category as a player who has reached an exceptional lifetime achievement threshold of 80 [plus] career wins,” read the PGA Tour memo on Tuesday (June 18). Since his car accident in 2021, Woods, now aged 48, has spent limited time on the course. He has, however, played in all majors since making a comeback in 2022 along with Genesis Invitational - one of the three player-hosted events among eight Signature events of PGA Tour. It is to be noted that Woods hosts the Genesis Invitational. The Signature events have smaller fields, FedEx Cup points and higher prize money, especially in player-hosted events. Apart from the Genesis, Arnold Palmer and Memorial Tournament are the other two player-hosted events with prize money of 20 per cent to the winner compared to 18 per cent in rest of the five events. Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational in February earlier this year due to illness. He followed it up with a 60th-place finish at the Masters. In the next two majors, that is, PGA Championship and recently-concluded US Open, he failed to make the cut. Woods is now expected to feature in next month's Open championship at Royal Troon Golf Course in Scotland.

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<p>Negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;backers the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) are progressing, Tiger Woods said on Tuesday, but with much work still ahead that could keep him from taking on the job of U.S. Ryder Cup captain. A director on the PGA Tour policy board that is trying to hammer out an agreement with the PIF, Woods has had a very full plate while preparing for this week's PGA Championship at the Valhalla&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;Club.</p>

<p>The 48-year-old, who also sits on the PGA Tour Enterprises board, has had to juggle several new business ventures along with the possibility of leading the U.S. against Europe when they host the Ryder Cup next year at Bethpage Black.</p>

<p>"We're still talking," said Woods, about the Ryder Cup. "There's nothing that has been confirmed yet, we're still working on what that might look like. "Also whether or not I have the time to do it, I need to feel that I can give the amount of time that it deserves.</p>

<p>"We're working on negotiations with PIF. It's ongoing; it's fluid; it changes day-to-day. We're making steps and it may not be giant steps, but we're making steps."</p>

<p>Negotiations appear to be reaching a crucial moment with Jimmy Dunne, one of the key architects of the initial framework agreement between the PGA Tour and PIF, announcing on Monday he was stepping away from the policy board citing no meaningful progress was being made towards a deal.</p>

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<p>Last week, it was reported that one of the&nbsp;golf's leading voices Rory McIlroy had his return to the policy board blocked by a small group of players, including business partner Woods, who dismissed the idea of any friction as nothing more than a difference of opinion.</p>

<p>"I think that we see it differently," said the 15-times major winner. "But collectively as a whole we want to see whatever's best for all the players, the fans, and the state of&nbsp;golf. "How we get there, that's to be determined, but the fact that we're in this together and in this fight together to make&nbsp;golf&nbsp;better is what it's all about."</p>

<p>What all&nbsp;golfers seem to agree on is that a deal is needed or the situation risks further alienating fans, who want to see the world's best go head-to-head and not a civil war between LIV and the PGA Tour for control of the sport.</p>

<p>The feuding has resulted in a significant drop in viewership, raising red flags with broadcasters and PGA Tour headquarters.</p>

<p>"I don't like where it's going," said world number nine Max Homa. "It's got to be exhausting to be a casual&nbsp;golf&nbsp;fan at this point in time. "I don't know why you would want to hear about the business side of this game.</p>

<p>"So, yeah, it is troubling I hope at some point soon we can just get back to entertaining people and playing&nbsp;golf&nbsp;and seeing who shoots the lowest score and not talking about our Player Advisory Council. "We have a lot going on here, but hopefully at some point everybody can find the plot again."</p>


Negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf backers the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) are progressing, Tiger Woods said on Tuesday, but with much work still ahead that could keep him from taking on the job of U.

Negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf backers the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) are progressing, Tiger Woods said on Tuesday, but with much work still ahead that could keep him from taking on the job of U.S. Ryder Cup captain. A director on the PGA Tour policy board that is trying to hammer out an agreement with the PIF, Woods has had a very full plate while preparing for this week's PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club. The 48-year-old, who also sits on the PGA Tour Enterprises board, has had to juggle several new business ventures along with the possibility of leading the U.S. against Europe when they host the Ryder Cup next year at Bethpage Black. "We're still talking," said Woods, about the Ryder Cup. "There's nothing that has been confirmed yet, we're still working on what that might look like. "Also whether or not I have the time to do it, I need to feel that I can give the amount of time that it deserves. "We're working on negotiations with PIF. It's ongoing; it's fluid; it changes day-to-day. We're making steps and it may not be giant steps, but we're making steps." Negotiations appear to be reaching a crucial moment with Jimmy Dunne, one of the key architects of the initial framework agreement between the PGA Tour and PIF, announcing on Monday he was stepping away from the policy board citing no meaningful progress was being made towards a deal. Also read: WNBA 2024: Caitlin Clark score 20 points & 10 turnovers in debut, Fever loss to Sun Last week, it was reported that one of the golf's leading voices Rory McIlroy had his return to the policy board blocked by a small group of players, including business partner Woods, who dismissed the idea of any friction as nothing more than a difference of opinion. "I think that we see it differently," said the 15-times major winner. "But collectively as a whole we want to see whatever's best for all the players, the fans, and the state of golf. "How we get there, that's to be determined, but the fact that we're in this together and in this fight together to make golf better is what it's all about." What all golfers seem to agree on is that a deal is needed or the situation risks further alienating fans, who want to see the world's best go head-to-head and not a civil war between LIV and the PGA Tour for control of the sport. The feuding has resulted in a significant drop in viewership, raising red flags with broadcasters and PGA Tour headquarters. "I don't like where it's going," said world number nine Max Homa. "It's got to be exhausting to be a casual golf fan at this point in time. "I don't know why you would want to hear about the business side of this game. "So, yeah, it is troubling I hope at some point soon we can just get back to entertaining people and playing golf and seeing who shoots the lowest score and not talking about our Player Advisory Council. "We have a lot going on here, but hopefully at some point everybody can find the plot again."

Golf: PGA Tour and LIV Golf negotiations could keep Tiger Woods from Ryder Cup post

<p>Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy return next week to Valhalla for the 106th PGA Championship, back on a course where each captured a dramatic major victory earlier in their careers.</p>

<p>Woods, a 15-time major champion, won a three-hole playoff over Bob May to take the 2000 PGA Championship, becoming the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in the same year.</p>

<p>He went on to claim the 2001 Masters and complete the Tiger Slam feat of four consecutive major wins.</p>

<p>World number two McIlroy won the most recent of his four major titles in the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla, racing the darkness down the last hole to edge Phil Mickelson by a stroke.</p>

<p>"I think the guys up ahead were pretty unhappy with how it all unfolded," McIlroy recalled. "I got the result that I was looking for in the end and that's all that matters."</p>

<p>McIlroy stubbornly finished as nightfall descended after Mickelson, a group ahead, birdied to pull within one. McIlroy found a greenside bunker and saved par for the victory.</p>

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<p>"I'm not a huge fan of conflict, but when push comes to shove, I will," McIlroy recalled. "That was one of those times when I needed to sort of assert my will on a situation.</p>

<p>"I think if I wasn't as pushy as I was, I would have had to sleep on that lead and on that tee shot overnight. I just didn't want to do that."</p>

<p>McIlroy has not won a major title in the decade since, but has posted 20 top-10 major finishes, including a runner-up showing at each of the other three majors.</p>

<p>The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland has stretched his PGA Tour win total from nine to 25 and his DP World Tour total from nine to 17.</p>

<p>Woods, 48, has won 10 majors since but with a gap from the 2008 US Open, won on a broken leg in a playoff over Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines, to a one-stroke triumph at the 2019 Masters.</p>

<p>Woods has struggled to simply walk 72 holes after suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash but finished 60th at last month's Masters and said he knew how he would work toward Valhalla.</p>

<p>"Well, just keep lifting, keep the motor going, keep the body moving, keep getting stronger, keep progressing," Woods said. "Hopefully the practice sessions will keep getting longer.</p>

<p>"I'm going to do my homework going forward... that's kind of the game plan."</p>

<p>In 2000, May held a one-stroke lead down the final holes but missed a birdie putt from inside four feet at the 15th hole while Woods sank a 10-footer for par and birdied 17 to set up a playoff. Woods birdied the first extra hole and both men parred the last two holes as Woods grabbed his fifth major victory.</p>

<p>"I've talked to him plenty about Valhalla," said Woods's pal Justin Thomas. "As soon as I bring it up, he always jokes that I was probably still in diapers it was so long ago.</p>

<p>"I always remind him he was one lip-out away from losing to Bob May in the PGA and not having the Tiger Slam."</p>

<p>Thomas said Woods doesn't relate the victory as some epic story.</p>

<p>"When he was going about it, it didn't seem very difficult, but he was just better than everybody else and it seemed pretty easy at the time," Thomas said.</p>


Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy return next week to Valhalla for the 106th PGA Championship, back on a course where each captured a dramatic major victory earlier in their careers.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy return next week to Valhalla for the 106th PGA Championship, back on a course where each captured a dramatic major victory earlier in their careers. Woods, a 15-time major champion, won a three-hole playoff over Bob May to take the 2000 PGA Championship, becoming the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in the same year. He went on to claim the 2001 Masters and complete the Tiger Slam feat of four consecutive major wins. World number two McIlroy won the most recent of his four major titles in the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla, racing the darkness down the last hole to edge Phil Mickelson by a stroke. "I think the guys up ahead were pretty unhappy with how it all unfolded," McIlroy recalled. "I got the result that I was looking for in the end and that's all that matters." McIlroy stubbornly finished as nightfall descended after Mickelson, a group ahead, birdied to pull within one. McIlroy found a greenside bunker and saved par for the victory. ALSO READ: French president Macron hopeful of ‘future club Real Madrid’ letting Kylian Mbappe play in Paris Olympics 2024 "I'm not a huge fan of conflict, but when push comes to shove, I will," McIlroy recalled. "That was one of those times when I needed to sort of assert my will on a situation. "I think if I wasn't as pushy as I was, I would have had to sleep on that lead and on that tee shot overnight. I just didn't want to do that." McIlroy has not won a major title in the decade since, but has posted 20 top-10 major finishes, including a runner-up showing at each of the other three majors. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland has stretched his PGA Tour win total from nine to 25 and his DP World Tour total from nine to 17. Woods, 48, has won 10 majors since but with a gap from the 2008 US Open, won on a broken leg in a playoff over Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines, to a one-stroke triumph at the 2019 Masters. Woods has struggled to simply walk 72 holes after suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash but finished 60th at last month's Masters and said he knew how he would work toward Valhalla. "Well, just keep lifting, keep the motor going, keep the body moving, keep getting stronger, keep progressing," Woods said. "Hopefully the practice sessions will keep getting longer. "I'm going to do my homework going forward... that's kind of the game plan." In 2000, May held a one-stroke lead down the final holes but missed a birdie putt from inside four feet at the 15th hole while Woods sank a 10-footer for par and birdied 17 to set up a playoff. Woods birdied the first extra hole and both men parred the last two holes as Woods grabbed his fifth major victory. "I've talked to him plenty about Valhalla," said Woods's pal Justin Thomas. "As soon as I bring it up, he always jokes that I was probably still in diapers it was so long ago. "I always remind him he was one lip-out away from losing to Bob May in the PGA and not having the Tiger Slam." Thomas said Woods doesn't relate the victory as some epic story. "When he was going about it, it didn't seem very difficult, but he was just better than everybody else and it seemed pretty easy at the time," Thomas said.

Golf: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy recall Valhalla title runs as pair returns for PGA Championship

<p>Rory McIlroy has clarified that he and Tiger Woods haven't had a falling out despite their ongoing disagreement on world golf's direction. The two were reported to be sharing a strenuous equation after McIlroy's bid to join the PGA Tour's Policy Board was vetoed. A report from the news website the Telegraph suggested that it was Woods who pushed back on McIlroy joining the policy board.</p>

<p>McIlroy, who's currently participating at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina, USA, said: "No, there’s no strain there. I think we might see the future of golf a little bit differently, but I don’t think that should place any strain on a relationship or on a friendship."</p>

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<p>“I mean, I think friends can have disagreements or not see eye to eye on things but have disagreements on things,” McIlroy added. “I think that’s fine. But no, I wouldn’t say — we had a really good talk last Friday for 45 minutes just about a lot of different things.”</p>

<p>McIlroy was on the policy board but had resigned in last fall. He is now on PGA Tour's 'transaction subcommittee' which has been tasked with handling of day-to-day negotiations with LIV Golf parent Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>Ever since the announcement of the merger between PGA and LIV, McIlroy has softened his stance towards the joint entity.&nbsp;“It’s probably not going to feel great for either side, but if it’s a place where the game of golf starts to thrive again and we can all get back together, then I think that’s ultimately a really good thing,” McIlroy said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Both the players will see each other at the upcoming PGA Championship where Woods would be coming back to the action for the first time since the The Masters.</p>


Rory McIlroy has clarified that he and Tiger Woods haven't had a falling out despite their ongoing disagreement on world golf's direction. The two were reported to be sharing a strenuous equation after McIlroy's bid to join the PGA Tour's Policy Board was vetoed.

Rory McIlroy has clarified that he and Tiger Woods haven't had a falling out despite their ongoing disagreement on world golf's direction. The two were reported to be sharing a strenuous equation after McIlroy's bid to join the PGA Tour's Policy Board was vetoed. A report from the news website the Telegraph suggested that it was Woods who pushed back on McIlroy joining the policy board. McIlroy, who's currently participating at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina, USA, said: "No, there’s no strain there. I think we might see the future of golf a little bit differently, but I don’t think that should place any strain on a relationship or on a friendship." Also Read: England pacer James Anderson announces retirement from Test cricket “I mean, I think friends can have disagreements or not see eye to eye on things but have disagreements on things,” McIlroy added. “I think that’s fine. But no, I wouldn’t say — we had a really good talk last Friday for 45 minutes just about a lot of different things.” McIlroy was on the policy board but had resigned in last fall. He is now on PGA Tour's 'transaction subcommittee' which has been tasked with handling of day-to-day negotiations with LIV Golf parent Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. Ever since the announcement of the merger between PGA and LIV, McIlroy has softened his stance towards the joint entity. “It’s probably not going to feel great for either side, but if it’s a place where the game of golf starts to thrive again and we can all get back together, then I think that’s ultimately a really good thing,” McIlroy said on Wednesday. Both the players will see each other at the upcoming PGA Championship where Woods would be coming back to the action for the first time since the The Masters.

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<p>Tiger Woods is all set to return to golf next week at the US PGA Championship as the PGA of America announced the field for the year's second major. The tournament will be played from May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Course. Woods has won the tournament four times in his career - 1999, 2006, 2006, and 2007 as well.</p>

<p>A total of 156 players will be participating in the tournament with PGA of America releasing 154 names. The rest two spots will go to the winners of Wells Fargo Championship and Myrtle Beach Classic. The tournament field includes 16 former winners and 33 major winners as well.</p>

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<p>Apart from Woods, defending champion Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy and current world number one Scottie Scheffler will also take part in the prestigious tournament. The field also includes LIV Golf's Talor Gooch who had won the former rival tour's individual title last season.</p>

<p>PGA of America has been level headed in their approach to LIV Golf players after it was announced in the June last year that LIV and PGA would merge to become one single entity.</p>

<p>Gooch has been extended an special invitation to play in the major as he doesn't qualify under the regular qualification process which requires high ranking in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) or winning on the PGA Tour.</p>

<p>Notably, LIV Golf players do not receive points from LIV tournament hence their ranking doesn't improve on OWGR. Some of the LIV players, however, qualified for this year's PGA Championship on the basis of their previous victory like Koepka and Phil Mickelson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few of the LIV players have also qualified to play at Valhalla by putting a strong show at the other majors in recent years such as Jon Rahm winning 2023 Masters and Dustin Johnson winning it in 2020.</p>


Tiger Woods is all set to return to golf next week at the US PGA Championship as the PGA of America announced the field for the year's second major. The tournament will be played from May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Course.

Tiger Woods is all set to return to golf next week at the US PGA Championship as the PGA of America announced the field for the year's second major. The tournament will be played from May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Course. Woods has won the tournament four times in his career - 1999, 2006, 2006, and 2007 as well. A total of 156 players will be participating in the tournament with PGA of America releasing 154 names. The rest two spots will go to the winners of Wells Fargo Championship and Myrtle Beach Classic. The tournament field includes 16 former winners and 33 major winners as well. Also Read: San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama named unanimous Rookie of the Year Apart from Woods, defending champion Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy and current world number one Scottie Scheffler will also take part in the prestigious tournament. The field also includes LIV Golf's Talor Gooch who had won the former rival tour's individual title last season. PGA of America has been level headed in their approach to LIV Golf players after it was announced in the June last year that LIV and PGA would merge to become one single entity. Gooch has been extended an special invitation to play in the major as he doesn't qualify under the regular qualification process which requires high ranking in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) or winning on the PGA Tour. Notably, LIV Golf players do not receive points from LIV tournament hence their ranking doesn't improve on OWGR. Some of the LIV players, however, qualified for this year's PGA Championship on the basis of their previous victory like Koepka and Phil Mickelson. A few of the LIV players have also qualified to play at Valhalla by putting a strong show at the other majors in recent years such as Jon Rahm winning 2023 Masters and Dustin Johnson winning it in 2020.

Four-time winner Tiger Woods set for return to golf at PGA Championship

<p>Tiger Woods had played just 24 holes this year coming into the opening round of the Masters and the 15-time major winner will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday when he will have to play nearly as many holes in a single day.</p>

<p>Looking to make a Masters record 24th consecutive cut, Woods got his quest off to a solid if unspectacular start on Thursday, scrapping his way to one-under par through 13 holes before play was halted due to darkness.</p>

<p>The 48-year-old will play the remaining five holes from his opening round before going straight into another 18 for his second round on one of golf's most challenging layouts. Woods, who returned to golf after a near fatal car crash in 2021 almost resulted in the amputation of his right leg, said his body was holding up fine.</p>

<p>"The body is OK, we've got some work to do yet tonight," said Woods, who also underwent ankle surgery last year. "It was nice to finish up 13. "We're going to warm up and just kind of head down there and start our round, and I think the flow would be pretty much almost like between 20 and 30 minutes in between rounds, so it'll be a natural flow from the finish of the first round and continuation of the second."</p>

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<p>With storms delaying the start of the year's first major by 2-1/2 hours, rainy and gusty conditions would not have favoured Woods, but by the time he headed out in the afternoon with Max Homa and Jason Day the sun had returned along with the heat.</p>

<p>The former world number one got his round off to the best possible start with a birdie at the first hole, something he had only done once before in 1999. "I don't remember the other time, to be honest with you," said Woods. "I hit a nice three-wood off of one, hit a nice little eight-iron in there about 10, 12 feet and made the putt."</p>

<p>Bryson DeChambeau leads the Masters after posting a seven-under 65 in the opening round.</p>


Tiger Woods had played just 24 holes this year coming into the opening round of the Masters and the 15-time major winner will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday when he will have to play nearly as many holes in a single day.

Tiger Woods had played just 24 holes this year coming into the opening round of the Masters and the 15-time major winner will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday when he will have to play nearly as many holes in a single day. Looking to make a Masters record 24th consecutive cut, Woods got his quest off to a solid if unspectacular start on Thursday, scrapping his way to one-under par through 13 holes before play was halted due to darkness. The 48-year-old will play the remaining five holes from his opening round before going straight into another 18 for his second round on one of golf's most challenging layouts. Woods, who returned to golf after a near fatal car crash in 2021 almost resulted in the amputation of his right leg, said his body was holding up fine. "The body is OK, we've got some work to do yet tonight," said Woods, who also underwent ankle surgery last year. "It was nice to finish up 13. "We're going to warm up and just kind of head down there and start our round, and I think the flow would be pretty much almost like between 20 and 30 minutes in between rounds, so it'll be a natural flow from the finish of the first round and continuation of the second." Also read: Monte Carlo Masters: India's Sumit Nagal bows out in second round despite impressive showing against Rune With storms delaying the start of the year's first major by 2-1/2 hours, rainy and gusty conditions would not have favoured Woods, but by the time he headed out in the afternoon with Max Homa and Jason Day the sun had returned along with the heat. The former world number one got his round off to the best possible start with a birdie at the first hole, something he had only done once before in 1999. "I don't remember the other time, to be honest with you," said Woods. "I hit a nice three-wood off of one, hit a nice little eight-iron in there about 10, 12 feet and made the putt." Bryson DeChambeau leads the Masters after posting a seven-under 65 in the opening round.

Golf: Tiger Woods clears first Masters hurdle, faces ultimate test

<p>Ailing superstar Tiger Woods withdrew in the second round of the Genesis Invitational on Friday in the latest setback for the 15-time major champion.</p>

<p>Woods's longtime business partner Rob McNamara said Woods had felt "flu-like symptoms" on Thursday night and his condition worsened until he called it quits after hitting his tee shot at the seventh hole.</p>

<p>"He had a little bit of a fever and that, and was better during the warm-up, but then when he got out there and was walking and playing, he started feeling dizzy," McNamara said.</p>

<p>The arrival of an ambulance at Riviera's clubhouse sparked further concern.</p>

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<p>However, McNamara said Woods had responded to on-site treatment for dehydration and Woods left the grounds in a courtesy car.</p>

<p>"Ultimately the doctors are saying he's got potentially some type of flu and that he was dehydrated," McNamara said. "He's been treated with an IV bag and he's doing much, much better."</p>

<p>Woods's premature exit of his first official PGA Tour event in more than 10 months overshadowed another outstanding day for American Patrick Cantlay, who had an eagle and four birdies in a six-under par 65 and a 13-under total of 129.</p>

<p>Cantlay's five-shot lead over Australian Jason Day, Canadian Mackenzie Hughes and American Luke List matched the largest 36-hole lead in tournament history.</p>

<p>But all eyes were on Woods, who buried his face in his hands as he was ferried from the course in a golf cart in an abrupt end to his first tour event since he withdrew from the rain-delayed third round of the Masters last April.</p>

<p>Two weeks later Woods had right ankle surgery to address lingering pain from injuries suffered in a 2021 car crash.</p>

<p>Woods has played only nine official events in the last four seasons. He has missed the cut twice and withdrawn three times.</p>

<p>Woods, who had spinal fusion surgery in 2017, said Thursday that back spasms contributed to a surprising shank at the 18th hole of his one-over par first round.</p>

<p>But McNamara said none of Woods's ongoing injury troubles contributed to his withdrawal.</p>

<p>"Not physical at all, his back's fine," McNamara said. "It was all medical illness, dehydration ... now the symptoms are reversing themselves now that he's had an IV."</p>

<p>Even if the illness is fleeting it has cost Woods valuable, and increasingly rare, tournament play.</p>

<p>The 48-year-old has said he hoped his various physical problems would allow him to play up to one tournament a month this year but on Thursday he admitted it remained to be seen if that would pan out.</p>

<p>"I'm hoping that's the case, hoping that I play that much," Woods said.</p>


Ailing superstar Tiger Woods withdrew in the second round of the Genesis Invitational on Friday in the latest setback for the 15-time major champion. Woods's longtime business partner Rob McNamara said Woods had felt "flu-like symptoms" on Thursday night and his condition worsened until he called it quits after hitting his tee shot at the seventh hole.

Ailing superstar Tiger Woods withdrew in the second round of the Genesis Invitational on Friday in the latest setback for the 15-time major champion. Woods's longtime business partner Rob McNamara said Woods had felt "flu-like symptoms" on Thursday night and his condition worsened until he called it quits after hitting his tee shot at the seventh hole. "He had a little bit of a fever and that, and was better during the warm-up, but then when he got out there and was walking and playing, he started feeling dizzy," McNamara said. The arrival of an ambulance at Riviera's clubhouse sparked further concern. ALSO READ: Outgoing Barcelona boss Xavi insists on defending La Liga title, says team cannot afford more hiccups However, McNamara said Woods had responded to on-site treatment for dehydration and Woods left the grounds in a courtesy car. "Ultimately the doctors are saying he's got potentially some type of flu and that he was dehydrated," McNamara said. "He's been treated with an IV bag and he's doing much, much better." Woods's premature exit of his first official PGA Tour event in more than 10 months overshadowed another outstanding day for American Patrick Cantlay, who had an eagle and four birdies in a six-under par 65 and a 13-under total of 129. Cantlay's five-shot lead over Australian Jason Day, Canadian Mackenzie Hughes and American Luke List matched the largest 36-hole lead in tournament history. But all eyes were on Woods, who buried his face in his hands as he was ferried from the course in a golf cart in an abrupt end to his first tour event since he withdrew from the rain-delayed third round of the Masters last April. Two weeks later Woods had right ankle surgery to address lingering pain from injuries suffered in a 2021 car crash. Woods has played only nine official events in the last four seasons. He has missed the cut twice and withdrawn three times. Woods, who had spinal fusion surgery in 2017, said Thursday that back spasms contributed to a surprising shank at the 18th hole of his one-over par first round. But McNamara said none of Woods's ongoing injury troubles contributed to his withdrawal. "Not physical at all, his back's fine," McNamara said. "It was all medical illness, dehydration ... now the symptoms are reversing themselves now that he's had an IV." Even if the illness is fleeting it has cost Woods valuable, and increasingly rare, tournament play. The 48-year-old has said he hoped his various physical problems would allow him to play up to one tournament a month this year but on Thursday he admitted it remained to be seen if that would pan out. "I'm hoping that's the case, hoping that I play that much," Woods said.

Golf: Tiger Woods withdraws with 'flu-like symptoms' in PGA Tour, Cantlay continues to lead

<p>Tiger Woods got off to an erratic start in his first US PGA Tour event in more than 10 months, firing a one-over par 72 that left him eight shots behind first-round leader Patrick Cantlay at the Genesis Invitational.</p>

<p>Woods, playing his first tour-sanctioned tournament since ankle surgery in April -- two weeks after he withdrew from the third round of the Masters with foot pain -- had five birdies and six bogeys at The Riviera Country Club, where his miscues included a surprising shank of his second shot from the fairway at 18.</p>

<p>"Oh, definitely, I shanked it," said Woods, adding that back spasms that he's subject to since spinal fusion surgery contributed.</p>

<p>He recovered by punching an eight-iron through a pair of trees to salvage a bogey, and said his long layoff -- with two "soft" tuneup events in December -- had left him lacking "sharpness."</p>

<p>"A lot of good and a lot of indifferent," Woods said. "It was one or the other ... I was either making birdies or bogeys and just never really got anything consistent going today."</p>

<p>World number seven Cantlay, meanwhile, piled up eight birdies in his seven-under 64, which gave him a one-stroke lead over Australians Cam Davis and Jason Day and American Luke List.</p>

<p>Davis shook off an early bogey to post seven birdies while List and Day both had six birdies in their six-under 65s.</p>

<p>Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris and Tom Hoge shared fifth on five-under 66.</p>

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<p>"I thought it was good," said Cantlay, an eight-time PGA Tour winner who is seeking his first title since 2022. "Obviously got off to a great start," added the American, who birdied the first and second and added birdies at the fourth, sixth and eighth to make the turn at five-under.</p>

<p>Birdies at 11, 13 and 14 pushed him to eight-under -- and a two-shot lead -- but he gave a stroke back with an unlikely bogey at the par-three 16th -- where his tee shot hit a tree and dropped 58 yards short of the green and his second found a greenside bunker.</p>

<p>"I got up and down for bogey, it was a good up-and-down," he said. "Obviously a spot I've never been."</p>

<p>The miscue was only a blip as Cantlay enjoyed a strong day on the greens -- including birdie putts of 26 feet and 28 feet at the eighth and 14th respectively.</p>

<p>"I putted really, really well," Cantlay said. "Made every putt I should have and a couple of longer ones."</p>


Tiger Woods got off to an erratic start in his first US PGA Tour event in more than 10 months, firing a one-over par 72 that left him eight shots behind first-round leader Patrick Cantlay at the Genesis Invitational.

Tiger Woods got off to an erratic start in his first US PGA Tour event in more than 10 months, firing a one-over par 72 that left him eight shots behind first-round leader Patrick Cantlay at the Genesis Invitational. Woods, playing his first tour-sanctioned tournament since ankle surgery in April -- two weeks after he withdrew from the third round of the Masters with foot pain -- had five birdies and six bogeys at The Riviera Country Club, where his miscues included a surprising shank of his second shot from the fairway at 18. "Oh, definitely, I shanked it," said Woods, adding that back spasms that he's subject to since spinal fusion surgery contributed. He recovered by punching an eight-iron through a pair of trees to salvage a bogey, and said his long layoff -- with two "soft" tuneup events in December -- had left him lacking "sharpness." "A lot of good and a lot of indifferent," Woods said. "It was one or the other ... I was either making birdies or bogeys and just never really got anything consistent going today." World number seven Cantlay, meanwhile, piled up eight birdies in his seven-under 64, which gave him a one-stroke lead over Australians Cam Davis and Jason Day and American Luke List. Davis shook off an early bogey to post seven birdies while List and Day both had six birdies in their six-under 65s. Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris and Tom Hoge shared fifth on five-under 66. ALSO READ: UK club cricketer Rizwan Javed handed 17-year ban for match fixing attempts "I thought it was good," said Cantlay, an eight-time PGA Tour winner who is seeking his first title since 2022. "Obviously got off to a great start," added the American, who birdied the first and second and added birdies at the fourth, sixth and eighth to make the turn at five-under. Birdies at 11, 13 and 14 pushed him to eight-under -- and a two-shot lead -- but he gave a stroke back with an unlikely bogey at the par-three 16th -- where his tee shot hit a tree and dropped 58 yards short of the green and his second found a greenside bunker. "I got up and down for bogey, it was a good up-and-down," he said. "Obviously a spot I've never been." The miscue was only a blip as Cantlay enjoyed a strong day on the greens -- including birdie putts of 26 feet and 28 feet at the eighth and 14th respectively. "I putted really, really well," Cantlay said. "Made every putt I should have and a couple of longer ones."

Golf: Tiger Woods struggles in PGA return as Cantlay leads at Riviera

<p>Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has officially opened a new chapter off-course after&nbsp;his recent split with Nike. Woods, the&nbsp;winner of a record 82 official PGA Tour events has stitched a new partnership with TaylorMade to launch Sun Day Red on Monday (Feb 12), having ended his 27-year association with Nike. During the ceremony on Monday, he also revealed the new logo that will feature a tiger instead of his trademark “TW” when he takes guard&nbsp;at the Riviera in the PGA Genesis Invitational later this week.</p>

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<h2><strong>Woods unveils Sun Day Red</strong></h2>

<p>The new "lifestyle&nbsp;brand" was officially unveiled before the 15-time major champion&nbsp;returned to competitive action. The new brand is embossed in red attire with a tiger logo featured on it to highlight his initials. The news came as a shocker for many sports and golf fans who had seen the legendary PGA champion&nbsp;associated with Nike for the longest time. Interestingly, the colour red has a close connection with Woods as he usually dons it during the final rounds on Sunday on a PGA tour. According to Woods’ mother, Kultida, Red is a powerful colour in her homeland of Thailand.</p>

<p>Woods has been facing injury worries in recent times and is yet to compete in 2024. He withdrew in the third round of&nbsp;Masters 2023 due to plantar fasciitis and underwent season-ending right ankle surgery two weeks later.</p>

<p>For the past two decades, Woods and Nike have been synonymous with each other, from when he went pro in 1996, to winning his first major tournament in 11 years in 2019.</p>

<p>In 1996, Nike even launched the iconic ‘Hello World’ commercial, based on Woods' professional debut, where he started the presser with, “I guess, hello world, huh?”</p>

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<h2><strong>Tiger's split with Nike</strong></h2>

<p>On Jan 9 this year, Woods officially brought to an end his partnership with Nike, ending the 27-year association with the American sportswear company. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” Woods wrote on X.</p>

<p>“Tiger, you challenged your competition, stereotypes, conventions, the old school way of thinking. You challenged the entire institution of golf. You challenged us. And most of all, yourself. And for that challenge we’re grateful,” Nike said on its Instagram handle.</p>


Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has officially opened a new chapter off-course after his recent split with Nike. Woods, the winner of a record 82 official PGA Tour events has stitched a new partnership with TaylorMade to launch Sun Day Red on Monday (Feb 12), having ended his 27-year association with Nike.

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has officially opened a new chapter off-course after his recent split with Nike. Woods, the winner of a record 82 official PGA Tour events has stitched a new partnership with TaylorMade to launch Sun Day Red on Monday (Feb 12), having ended his 27-year association with Nike. During the ceremony on Monday, he also revealed the new logo that will feature a tiger instead of his trademark “TW” when he takes guard at the Riviera in the PGA Genesis Invitational later this week. It started with a passion. The passion of competing. Of competing against ourselves. The field. The course. Life. Out of that passion, @SunDayRed rises. Start your journey with us: https://t.co/MOv7rk5dYT pic.twitter.com/3aQWBHhIci — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 13, 2024 × Woods unveils Sun Day Red The new "lifestyle brand" was officially unveiled before the 15-time major champion returned to competitive action. The new brand is embossed in red attire with a tiger logo featured on it to highlight his initials. The news came as a shocker for many sports and golf fans who had seen the legendary PGA champion associated with Nike for the longest time. Interestingly, the colour red has a close connection with Woods as he usually dons it during the final rounds on Sunday on a PGA tour. According to Woods’ mother, Kultida, Red is a powerful colour in her homeland of Thailand. Woods has been facing injury worries in recent times and is yet to compete in 2024. He withdrew in the third round of Masters 2023 due to plantar fasciitis and underwent season-ending right ankle surgery two weeks later. For the past two decades, Woods and Nike have been synonymous with each other, from when he went pro in 1996, to winning his first major tournament in 11 years in 2019. In 1996, Nike even launched the iconic ‘Hello World’ commercial, based on Woods' professional debut, where he started the presser with, “I guess, hello world, huh?” ALSO READ | Blow to Multan Sultans as Reece Topley ruled out of PSL 2024; IPL participation under dark cloud Tiger's split with Nike On Jan 9 this year, Woods officially brought to an end his partnership with Nike, ending the 27-year association with the American sportswear company. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” Woods wrote on X. “Tiger, you challenged your competition, stereotypes, conventions, the old school way of thinking. You challenged the entire institution of golf. You challenged us. And most of all, yourself. And for that challenge we’re grateful,” Nike said on its Instagram handle.

Tiger Woods, TaylorMade unveil 'lifestyle brand' Sun Day Red after legendary golfer's Nike split

15-time major champion Tiger Woods has ended a 27-year relationship with Nike. Wood has used the sporting brand's Golf products since he turned professional in 1996. Nike congratulated Woods for his achievements, with an Instagram post headlined, “It was a hell of a round, Tiger."

Tiger Woods & Nike part ways after 27 years

<p>Golf legend Tiger Woods and Nike have decided to split&nbsp;after being partners for 27 years. Both announced the breakup on their social media handles, with Woods saying he was fortunate to join hands with one of the iconic brands worldwide.&nbsp;Nike, on their Instagram handle, bid adieu to Woods, saying he challenged everything and everyone and that Nike is grateful for the partnership.</p>

<p>“Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” Woods wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Woods added, “There will certainly be another chapter.”</p>

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<p>For the past two decades, Woods and Nike have been synonymous with each other, from when he went pro in 1996, to winning his first major tournament in 11 years in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 1996, Nike even launched the iconic ‘Hello World’ commercial, based on Woods'&nbsp;professional debut, where he started the presser with, “I guess, hello world, huh?”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, his relationship with Nike stayed intact even though several top brands decided to split up with Woods following his sex scandal and DUI arrest in 2017.</p>

<p>Although, at one point, Woods'&nbsp;Nike deal was worth $20 million a year, it grew ten-fold to $200 million a year in 2013 after Woods had signed multiple deals with the shoe brand for nearly three decades.</p>

<h2>Why is Nike separating from Woods?</h2>

<p>Eric Smallwood, the president of Apex Marketing Group - a sports and entertainment firm that evaluates sponsorships and advertising campaigns, raised questions over the shock split up, asking if this happened because Tiger is nearing the end of his career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Woods is synonymous with golf. Nike has stuck with him through his life trials and his comebacks,” he said. “Woods can play as long as he wants to in the PGA and then the Senior PGA. Look how long Nike has held on to Michael Jordan. He hasn’t played in over 20 years.”</p>


Golf legend Tiger Woods and Nike have decided to split after being partners for 27 years. Both announced the breakup on their social media handles, with Woods saying he was fortunate to join hands with one of the iconic brands worldwide.

Golf legend Tiger Woods and Nike have decided to split after being partners for 27 years. Both announced the breakup on their social media handles, with Woods saying he was fortunate to join hands with one of the iconic brands worldwide. Nike, on their Instagram handle, bid adieu to Woods, saying he challenged everything and everyone and that Nike is grateful for the partnership. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” Woods wrote on X. Woods added, “There will certainly be another chapter.” pic.twitter.com/at0tSskmRm — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 8, 2024 × “Tiger, you challenged your competition, stereotypes, conventions, the old school way of thinking. You challenged the entire institution of golf. You challenged us. And most of all, yourself. And for that challenge we’re grateful,” Nike said on its Instagram handle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike (@nike) × For the past two decades, Woods and Nike have been synonymous with each other, from when he went pro in 1996, to winning his first major tournament in 11 years in 2019. In 1996, Nike even launched the iconic ‘Hello World’ commercial, based on Woods' professional debut, where he started the presser with, “I guess, hello world, huh?” Meanwhile, his relationship with Nike stayed intact even though several top brands decided to split up with Woods following his sex scandal and DUI arrest in 2017. Although, at one point, Woods' Nike deal was worth $20 million a year, it grew ten-fold to $200 million a year in 2013 after Woods had signed multiple deals with the shoe brand for nearly three decades. Why is Nike separating from Woods? Eric Smallwood, the president of Apex Marketing Group - a sports and entertainment firm that evaluates sponsorships and advertising campaigns, raised questions over the shock split up, asking if this happened because Tiger is nearing the end of his career. “Woods is synonymous with golf. Nike has stuck with him through his life trials and his comebacks,” he said. “Woods can play as long as he wants to in the PGA and then the Senior PGA. Look how long Nike has held on to Michael Jordan. He hasn’t played in over 20 years.”

Decades-old partnership between golf legend Tiger Woods and Nike ends

<p>Tiger Woods said on Sunday he expects to be able to play one event per month in 2024 after making his return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. The 15-time major winner finished 18th in the 20-player field at the tournament, which he hosts for the benefit of his charity.</p>

<p>It was the former world number one's first event since withdrawing during the Masters in April due to injury before he underwent ankle surgery. The 47-year-old has kept a limited competition schedule after a 2021 car crash left him with a serious leg injury and he said the plan for next year had been one tournament a month.</p>

<p>"Once a month seems reasonable," he added. "It gives me a couple of weeks to recover and a week to tune up. Maybe I can get into the rhythm," he told Golf channel.</p>

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<p>Woods said he was looking forward to playing in the PNC Championship, formerly the Father/Son Challenge, from Dec. 14 in Orlando along with his son Charlie. Woods, who felt "mentally rusty" after first day's play on Thursday, said he was "ecstatic" how the tournament turned out. "Every day I got faster into the round. The first day it took me a while to get a handle on it. Second day was faster and today was right away," he said in a press conference.</p>

<p>"I feel like my game's not that far off but I need to get in better shape. "I don't have the bone pain that I did, but I still have to go through with the same protocols. It takes a long time, that's the unfortunate thing about aging," he said.</p>


Tiger Woods said on Sunday he expects to be able to play one event per month in 2024 after making his return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Tiger Woods said on Sunday he expects to be able to play one event per month in 2024 after making his return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. The 15-time major winner finished 18th in the 20-player field at the tournament, which he hosts for the benefit of his charity. It was the former world number one's first event since withdrawing during the Masters in April due to injury before he underwent ankle surgery. The 47-year-old has kept a limited competition schedule after a 2021 car crash left him with a serious leg injury and he said the plan for next year had been one tournament a month. "Once a month seems reasonable," he added. "It gives me a couple of weeks to recover and a week to tune up. Maybe I can get into the rhythm," he told Golf channel. Also read: Snooker: Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes oldest UK champion by beating China's Ding Junhui Woods said he was looking forward to playing in the PNC Championship, formerly the Father/Son Challenge, from Dec. 14 in Orlando along with his son Charlie. Woods, who felt "mentally rusty" after first day's play on Thursday, said he was "ecstatic" how the tournament turned out. "Every day I got faster into the round. The first day it took me a while to get a handle on it. Second day was faster and today was right away," he said in a press conference. "I feel like my game's not that far off but I need to get in better shape. "I don't have the bone pain that I did, but I still have to go through with the same protocols. It takes a long time, that's the unfortunate thing about aging," he said.

Golf: Tiger Woods aims to play one event per month after competitive return

<p>World number one Scottie Scheffler fired two eagles in his seven-under par 65 to build a three-shot lead at the Hero World Challenge on Saturday as Tiger Woods continued his comeback with a one-under 71.</p>

<p>Fifteen-time Major winner Woods, playing his first tournament since ankle surgery in April that followed his withdrawal from the Masters, shook off a bogey-bogey start to card a one-under par 71 that left him at even par, 16 strokes behind Scheffler and tied for 16th in the 20-player event he hosts at the Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.</p>

<p>Woods said he'd been "pleasantly surprised" at how his body has held up, which was more of a concern than the state of his game.</p>

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<p>"I still have game," he said. "It's whether or not the body can do it."</p>

<p>Woods, who turns 48 on December 30, had ankle surgery in April on the same leg that was severely injured in a 2021 car crash. While his leg pain is gone, he said he still contends with chronic back pain, but said before the tournament he could play as much as once a month in 2024.</p>

<p>On Saturday, he started 10 off the pace and got off to an inauspicious start with bogeys at the first and second.</p>

<p>He clawed back with birdies at the third, sixth eighth and ninth -- where he got up and down from a greenside bunker -- before two bogeys and a birdie coming in. That included a seven-foot par putt miss at the 18th.</p>

<p>"It could have been a little better than the score indicates," Woods said. "I think I could have shot something in the high 60s. I think it was cleaner than it was yesterday."</p>

<p>Most importantly, Woods said, he was "very excited" at how he has responded physically to the pace of competition.</p>

<p>"To be able to knock off some of the rust as I have this week, showed myself that I can recover each and every day, that was kind of an unknown," he said. "I'm very excited how the week's turned out."</p>

<h2>Scheffler cruising</h2>

<p>Scheffler, meanwhile, was in cruise control, starting the day tied for the lead with Jordan Spieth and seizing control with a 15-foot eagle at the third.</p>

<p>He added four birdies before he rolled in a 14-foot eagle at 15 to push his lead to four strokes over England's Matt Fitzpatrick, who also signed for a 65.</p>

<p>A bogey at 18, where Scheffler's drive was in the right rough, cut that by one, giving him a 16-under par total of 200.</p>

<p>"I played really well today, really solid the whole day," said Scheffler, the 2022 Masters champion who has finished runner-up in this event the past two years.</p>

<p>"(It's) nice to see some putts go in. These greens can be tough to putt at times, but I'm rolling it good."</p>

<p>Fitzpatrick had climbed the leaderboard with four birdies on the front nine. After a double-bogey at the 11th he birdied 12 and 14 before draining a 47-foot eagle putt at 15.</p>

<p>He bogeyed 16, but closed with back-to-back birdies for a 13-under par total of 203.</p>

<p>"It was good for pretty much the whole round bar two holes," Fitzpatrick said. "Drive on 11 was just what cost me, obviously, a double. Outside of that, everything was good today."</p>

<p>American Justin Thomas was alone in third after a four-under par 68 for 205.</p>

<p>Spieth, who was playing catch-up after his bogey at the third dropped him three off the pace, finished with four birdies and three bogeys in his 71 for 206, tied for fourth with Australian Jason Day and Americans Tony Finau and Collin Morikawa.</p>


World number one Scottie Scheffler fired two eagles in his seven-under par 65 to build a three-shot lead at the Hero World Challenge on Saturday as Tiger Woods continued his comeback with a one-under 71.

World number one Scottie Scheffler fired two eagles in his seven-under par 65 to build a three-shot lead at the Hero World Challenge on Saturday as Tiger Woods continued his comeback with a one-under 71. Fifteen-time Major winner Woods, playing his first tournament since ankle surgery in April that followed his withdrawal from the Masters, shook off a bogey-bogey start to card a one-under par 71 that left him at even par, 16 strokes behind Scheffler and tied for 16th in the 20-player event he hosts at the Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas. Woods said he'd been "pleasantly surprised" at how his body has held up, which was more of a concern than the state of his game. Also Read: PCB withdraws Salman Butt from consulting panel following uproar within board "I still have game," he said. "It's whether or not the body can do it." Woods, who turns 48 on December 30, had ankle surgery in April on the same leg that was severely injured in a 2021 car crash. While his leg pain is gone, he said he still contends with chronic back pain, but said before the tournament he could play as much as once a month in 2024. On Saturday, he started 10 off the pace and got off to an inauspicious start with bogeys at the first and second. He clawed back with birdies at the third, sixth eighth and ninth -- where he got up and down from a greenside bunker -- before two bogeys and a birdie coming in. That included a seven-foot par putt miss at the 18th. "It could have been a little better than the score indicates," Woods said. "I think I could have shot something in the high 60s. I think it was cleaner than it was yesterday." Most importantly, Woods said, he was "very excited" at how he has responded physically to the pace of competition. "To be able to knock off some of the rust as I have this week, showed myself that I can recover each and every day, that was kind of an unknown," he said. "I'm very excited how the week's turned out." Scheffler cruising Scheffler, meanwhile, was in cruise control, starting the day tied for the lead with Jordan Spieth and seizing control with a 15-foot eagle at the third. He added four birdies before he rolled in a 14-foot eagle at 15 to push his lead to four strokes over England's Matt Fitzpatrick, who also signed for a 65. A bogey at 18, where Scheffler's drive was in the right rough, cut that by one, giving him a 16-under par total of 200. "I played really well today, really solid the whole day," said Scheffler, the 2022 Masters champion who has finished runner-up in this event the past two years. "(It's) nice to see some putts go in. These greens can be tough to putt at times, but I'm rolling it good." Fitzpatrick had climbed the leaderboard with four birdies on the front nine. After a double-bogey at the 11th he birdied 12 and 14 before draining a 47-foot eagle putt at 15. He bogeyed 16, but closed with back-to-back birdies for a 13-under par total of 203. "It was good for pretty much the whole round bar two holes," Fitzpatrick said. "Drive on 11 was just what cost me, obviously, a double. Outside of that, everything was good today." American Justin Thomas was alone in third after a four-under par 68 for 205. Spieth, who was playing catch-up after his bogey at the third dropped him three off the pace, finished with four birdies and three bogeys in his 71 for 206, tied for fourth with Australian Jason Day and Americans Tony Finau and Collin Morikawa.

Golf: Scottie Scheffler in lead at Hero World Challenge as Tiger Woods continues comeback

<p>Tiger&nbsp;Woods struggled late to fire a three-over par 75 on Thursday in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge, his first competitive round since the Masters last April. The 15-time major winner followed birdies with bogeys three times in the first 12 holes at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas before closing with a double bogey at 15, bogeys at 16 and 17 and a par at the 18th hole.</p>

<p>"I made a lot of shots. I don't think I got a lot out of it," Woods said. "I was rusty, I didn't have my feels and conditions were tough early. "I kind of hung through there and I did not finish off my round the way I needed to and consequently it kind of went sideways at the end."</p>

<p>Woods, who said he was curious how he would play after undergoing right ankle surgery last April, found six of 13 fairways and 10 of 18 greens in regulation while making 30 putts. While Woods stood 18th in the field of 20, Americans Brian Harman and Tony Finau shared the lead with 67s and three-time major winner Jordan Spieth was another stroke adrift.</p>

<p>Woods, who turns 48 on December 30, has struggled since suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash but says he feels well enough to play once a month in 2024. He blamed his late struggles on a lack of commitment to his shots. "The middle part of my round it was just a lack of commitment and it kind of carried over into some of the final holes," Woods said.</p>

<p>"Didn't commit over some of the shots. I was kind of squirrelly on whether or not I should hit this shot at this height, this trajectory, the wind is puffing up or it's not or it's laying down -- all the things you normally take for granted with feels and adjustments I had a lack of commitment on a number of different shots.</p>

<p>"It was a lack of commitment to what I was doing and feeling. I've got to do a better job of it."</p>

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<p>Woods appeared to move well across the layout but admitted he was taxed physically by the end of the round. "I'm a little bit sore, that's for sure," Woods said. "We've got some stuff to do tonight to get ready for tomorrow. Get back in the gym and get right after it tomorrow and hopefully post a better number."</p>

<p>Asked exactly where he was sore, Woods replied, "Everywhere." "My leg, my back, my neck, just from playing, hitting shots and trying to hold off shots," Woods said. "It's just different at game speed, too. Game speed's a lot different than at home speed."</p>

<h2>- 'Mentally rusty' -</h2>

<p>Woods was hungry to get back into competition, even at a 20-player invitational rather than a US PGA Tour event. "I felt like I was ready to compete and play. I hit it solid most of the day," Woods said. "I just didn't mentally do the things I normally would do and I need to do. I still hit it solid, but I hit it crooked."</p>

<p>Woods birdied the par-5 third before a bogey at the fourth then birdied the par-3 fifth before a bogey at the par-5 sixth and birdied the par-5 11th before a bogey at the par-3 12th, then made a birdie at 14 before his closing woes.</p>

<p>"I got off to a decent start. I didn't play the par-5s all that well," Woods said. "Now I know mentally what I need to do better. "Physically I knew I was going to be OK. Mentally, I was really rusty and made a lot of errors in the mind that normally I don't make."</p>


Tiger Woods struggled late to fire a three-over par 75 on Thursday in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge, his first competitive round since the Masters last April.

Tiger Woods struggled late to fire a three-over par 75 on Thursday in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge, his first competitive round since the Masters last April. The 15-time major winner followed birdies with bogeys three times in the first 12 holes at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas before closing with a double bogey at 15, bogeys at 16 and 17 and a par at the 18th hole. "I made a lot of shots. I don't think I got a lot out of it," Woods said. "I was rusty, I didn't have my feels and conditions were tough early. "I kind of hung through there and I did not finish off my round the way I needed to and consequently it kind of went sideways at the end." Woods, who said he was curious how he would play after undergoing right ankle surgery last April, found six of 13 fairways and 10 of 18 greens in regulation while making 30 putts. While Woods stood 18th in the field of 20, Americans Brian Harman and Tony Finau shared the lead with 67s and three-time major winner Jordan Spieth was another stroke adrift. Woods, who turns 48 on December 30, has struggled since suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash but says he feels well enough to play once a month in 2024. He blamed his late struggles on a lack of commitment to his shots. "The middle part of my round it was just a lack of commitment and it kind of carried over into some of the final holes," Woods said. "Didn't commit over some of the shots. I was kind of squirrelly on whether or not I should hit this shot at this height, this trajectory, the wind is puffing up or it's not or it's laying down -- all the things you normally take for granted with feels and adjustments I had a lack of commitment on a number of different shots. "It was a lack of commitment to what I was doing and feeling. I've got to do a better job of it." Also read: LeBron James' elder son Bronny James set to return to college basketball activities after cardiac arrest Woods appeared to move well across the layout but admitted he was taxed physically by the end of the round. "I'm a little bit sore, that's for sure," Woods said. "We've got some stuff to do tonight to get ready for tomorrow. Get back in the gym and get right after it tomorrow and hopefully post a better number." Asked exactly where he was sore, Woods replied, "Everywhere." "My leg, my back, my neck, just from playing, hitting shots and trying to hold off shots," Woods said. "It's just different at game speed, too. Game speed's a lot different than at home speed." - 'Mentally rusty' - Woods was hungry to get back into competition, even at a 20-player invitational rather than a US PGA Tour event. "I felt like I was ready to compete and play. I hit it solid most of the day," Woods said. "I just didn't mentally do the things I normally would do and I need to do. I still hit it solid, but I hit it crooked." Woods birdied the par-5 third before a bogey at the fourth then birdied the par-3 fifth before a bogey at the par-5 sixth and birdied the par-5 11th before a bogey at the par-3 12th, then made a birdie at 14 before his closing woes. "I got off to a decent start. I didn't play the par-5s all that well," Woods said. "Now I know mentally what I need to do better. "Physically I knew I was going to be OK. Mentally, I was really rusty and made a lot of errors in the mind that normally I don't make."

Golf: Tiger Woods fades late to shoot 75 in first round of Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods struggled on his return to competitive gold at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Woods faded away after a decent start to post a three-over par 75 at the Albany golf course. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo decoded Wood's first round performance in a conversation with golf writer Joy Chakravarty and The Scotsman's Martin Dempster.

Tiger Woods struggles on competitive return at HWC | WION Sports

<p>Tiger Woods has revealed his&nbsp;committed to playing at the Hero World Challenge in&nbsp;the Bahamas after caddying for his son Charlie Axel Woods at the&nbsp;Last Chance Regional in September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference before the start of the Hero World Challenge, Woods made the revelation whilst providing an update on his injury status.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This event is special and this is the most enjoyable week for the players. Hero’s involvement has elevated this event. But my game feels rusty and I am excited to compete but am curious to see what happens. Have no pain that I had previously," said Woods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Commitment to playing came after I caddied for my son. Not concerned about walking 72 holes. Ankle pain has gone. My knee and back hurts though," added the legendary golfer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, 47-year-old Woods caddied for his son in the second round of the tournament which helped Charlie advance to the Notah Begay III National Championship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The father-son duo first shared a public golf outing in 2020. At the time, Tiger spoke about how special it felt to have his son by his side on the course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't think words can describe it.&nbsp;Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I. It's memories for a lifetime," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Mentorship role for Woods?</strong></h2>

<p>The 15-time Major champion&nbsp;hosts the Hero World Challenge and it will be his first appearance on the course&nbsp;since he withdrew from the 2023 Masters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With injuries taking a toll on Woods' body, questions have been arising if the golfing talisman might be transitioning to a leadership role on the&nbsp;tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’m not a senior yet. Mentoring players is natural progression. Want to pass on the knowledge I have learnt and I learnt as well from asking questions. Enjoy that I can make an impact differently than hitting a golf ball," said Woods during the briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even if Woods does not fare well on his return to the course, fans would be happy to catch a glimpse of one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport,&nbsp;having&nbsp;some fun with his colleagues.&nbsp;</p>

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Tiger Woods has revealed his committed to playing at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas after caddying for his son Charlie Axel Woods at the Last Chance Regional in September.

Tiger Woods has revealed his committed to playing at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas after caddying for his son Charlie Axel Woods at the Last Chance Regional in September. Addressing a press conference before the start of the Hero World Challenge, Woods made the revelation whilst providing an update on his injury status. "This event is special and this is the most enjoyable week for the players. Hero’s involvement has elevated this event. But my game feels rusty and I am excited to compete but am curious to see what happens. Have no pain that I had previously," said Woods. "Commitment to playing came after I caddied for my son. Not concerned about walking 72 holes. Ankle pain has gone. My knee and back hurts though," added the legendary golfer. #HeroWorldChallenge begins. @TigerWoods is here pic.twitter.com/VAwYLlTDvE — Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) November 28, 2023 × Notably, 47-year-old Woods caddied for his son in the second round of the tournament which helped Charlie advance to the Notah Begay III National Championship. The father-son duo first shared a public golf outing in 2020. At the time, Tiger spoke about how special it felt to have his son by his side on the course. "I don't think words can describe it. Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I. It's memories for a lifetime," he said. Also read | Golf: Veteran Tiger Woods set to feature in 5-6 tournaments in 2024 - Reports Mentorship role for Woods? The 15-time Major champion hosts the Hero World Challenge and it will be his first appearance on the course since he withdrew from the 2023 Masters. With injuries taking a toll on Woods' body, questions have been arising if the golfing talisman might be transitioning to a leadership role on the tour. "I’m not a senior yet. Mentoring players is natural progression. Want to pass on the knowledge I have learnt and I learnt as well from asking questions. Enjoy that I can make an impact differently than hitting a golf ball," said Woods during the briefing. Even if Woods does not fare well on his return to the course, fans would be happy to catch a glimpse of one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport, having some fun with his colleagues.

'It came after': Tiger Woods reveals what prompted him to commit playing at Hero World Challenge

<p>Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after masterminding this year's victory, team bosses announced on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Englishman has been reappointed after the 16.5-11.5 win over the United States in Rome in October, after which Europe's players urged him to break with recent tradition and lead the side again.</p>

<p>The 45-year-old is Europe's first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher performed the role in 1991, 1993 and 1995 and will attempt to become only the second skipper after Tony Jacklin to lead Europe to victories both home and away.</p>

<p>"I'm delighted and honoured to have been given the chance to lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup once again," said Donald, who was initially appointed for the 2023 edition after Henrik Stenson was sacked for joining LIV Golf.</p>

<p>"Great opportunities don't come along very often in life and I'm a great believer that when they do, you need to grab them with both hands. This is one of these moments.</p>

<p>"I've been fortunate as a player to have had many amazing times in the Ryder Cup over the years and so to add being a winning captain to that, to form bonds with the 12 players like we did in Italy and to get the result we did, was very special indeed.</p>

<p>"The Ryder Cup means so much to me, so to be captain again and have the chance to create more history by becoming only the second European captain to win back-to-back is exciting."</p>

<h2>'Two more years'</h2>

<p>Since 1997 European captains have served just one term but Donald's players made it clear they wanted the former world number one to break the mould as they chanted "two more years" following the five-point win at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.</p>

<p>"I think everyone sitting here would be very happy to have him again," said four-time major winner Rory McIlroy.</p>

<p>Donald said in the immediate aftermath of Europe's win that he would consider remaining as captain, although he was well aware that the last away victory for either side was the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012.</p>

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<p>He featured as a player at Medinah Country Club, where he led Jose Maria Olazabal's side out in the singles, securing the first blue point on the board in one of the most famous comebacks in the history of the contest, which is held every two years.</p>

<p>Donald represented Europe in the Ryder Cup four times as a player, being part of a winning team on all four occasions, contributing 10.5 points from his 15 matches.</p>

<p>He served as a vice captain in 2018 under Thomas Bjorn and under Padraig Harrington in 2021.</p>

<p>Ryder Cup executive director Guy Kinnings said: "Luke was a superb captain in Rome and we are delighted that he will be returning to the role for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York.</p>

<p>"He demonstrated clear, calm and meticulous leadership skills in Rome, and all those qualities will be big assets again for Luke and Team Europe."</p>


Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after masterminding this year's victory, team bosses announced on Wednesday.

Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after masterminding this year's victory, team bosses announced on Wednesday. The Englishman has been reappointed after the 16.5-11.5 win over the United States in Rome in October, after which Europe's players urged him to break with recent tradition and lead the side again. The 45-year-old is Europe's first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher performed the role in 1991, 1993 and 1995 and will attempt to become only the second skipper after Tony Jacklin to lead Europe to victories both home and away. "I'm delighted and honoured to have been given the chance to lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup once again," said Donald, who was initially appointed for the 2023 edition after Henrik Stenson was sacked for joining LIV Golf. "Great opportunities don't come along very often in life and I'm a great believer that when they do, you need to grab them with both hands. This is one of these moments. "I've been fortunate as a player to have had many amazing times in the Ryder Cup over the years and so to add being a winning captain to that, to form bonds with the 12 players like we did in Italy and to get the result we did, was very special indeed. "The Ryder Cup means so much to me, so to be captain again and have the chance to create more history by becoming only the second European captain to win back-to-back is exciting." 'Two more years' Since 1997 European captains have served just one term but Donald's players made it clear they wanted the former world number one to break the mould as they chanted "two more years" following the five-point win at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. "I think everyone sitting here would be very happy to have him again," said four-time major winner Rory McIlroy. Donald said in the immediate aftermath of Europe's win that he would consider remaining as captain, although he was well aware that the last away victory for either side was the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012. ALSO READ | IND vs AUS 4th T20: Weather and pitch report from Raipur ahead of India vs Australia 4th T20 match He featured as a player at Medinah Country Club, where he led Jose Maria Olazabal's side out in the singles, securing the first blue point on the board in one of the most famous comebacks in the history of the contest, which is held every two years. Donald represented Europe in the Ryder Cup four times as a player, being part of a winning team on all four occasions, contributing 10.5 points from his 15 matches. He served as a vice captain in 2018 under Thomas Bjorn and under Padraig Harrington in 2021. Ryder Cup executive director Guy Kinnings said: "Luke was a superb captain in Rome and we are delighted that he will be returning to the role for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York. "He demonstrated clear, calm and meticulous leadership skills in Rome, and all those qualities will be big assets again for Luke and Team Europe."

Golf: Luke Donald to remain Europe's captain for Ryder Cup 2025 in New York

15-Time Major Winner Tiger Woods is set to return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in Nassau. The 47-year-old has played just five tournaments since a life-threatening car accident outside Los Angeles in 2021. Woods latest comeback attempt ended after just two starts in the first half of 2023 and he had to pull out of the Masters after a recurrence of the plantar fasciitis injury that forced him to pull out last year's Hero World Challenge. WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo discusses Woods' return with Guardian Golf Correspondent Ewan Murray.

Tiger Woods' comeback begins, set to return at Hero World Challenge

<p>Tiger Woods is making a comeback to professional golf after recovering from ankle surgery at Hero World Challenge which is scheduled to be played from November 30 to December 3 at the Albany Golf Club. Woods last played at the Masters in August earlier this year but withdrew after the second round.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo ahead of the tournament, Woods acknowledged that he missed it (professional golf) but that he was able to be a part of both his kids' lives during the time off.</p>

<p>"Being at home has allowed me to be a part of both my kids' lives. As a competitive player I want to come and compete and play," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Woods had said that in 2021 it was clear that he wouldn't play in as many tournaments and that he had to get his ankle fixed. The golfer finally got the surgery done in April earlier this year. He had sustained the injury in&nbsp;a car wreck in 2021.</p>

<p>"As I explained in 2021 that eventually I won't be playing in as many events and that I would have to get this ankle fused or replaced either way. I kind of pushed the limits too fast on it (ankle) but had a very successful fusion (ankle)," said Woods.</p>

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<p>The golfer, while talking about the hard part, said: "The hard part was not the surgery, but it was the boringness post it doing nothing. But, here comes the bright part that I get to experience this (playing) again and being able to come out here and compete&nbsp;again. I missed it!"</p>

<p>Answering the question about the current condition of professional golf compared to last year, Woods agreed that the game is in a better place.</p>

<p>"Now that players are in control of the board (PGA) and we have our direct involvement to get any kind of deal going forward. This is our tour and we are going to run it that way."</p>

<p>"Not to say that we are not going take advice from critical people, that's out job, our fiduciary responsibility but our responsibility is to make sure that tour gets better and we have abilities of all the kids coming and abilities to take care of the people that drive eyeballs to our sport. These players invest their lives playing the sport and we are going make sure that they are taken care of," he added.</p>


Tiger Woods is making a comeback to professional golf after recovering from ankle surgery at Hero World Challenge which is scheduled to be played from November 30 to December 3 at the Albany Golf Club.

Tiger Woods is making a comeback to professional golf after recovering from ankle surgery at Hero World Challenge which is scheduled to be played from November 30 to December 3 at the Albany Golf Club. Woods last played at the Masters in August earlier this year but withdrew after the second round. Speaking to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo ahead of the tournament, Woods acknowledged that he missed it (professional golf) but that he was able to be a part of both his kids' lives during the time off. "Being at home has allowed me to be a part of both my kids' lives. As a competitive player I want to come and compete and play," he said. Also Read: Virat Kohli takes break from white-ball cricket, to skip ODIs and T20Is on India's tour of South Africa Woods had said that in 2021 it was clear that he wouldn't play in as many tournaments and that he had to get his ankle fixed. The golfer finally got the surgery done in April earlier this year. He had sustained the injury in a car wreck in 2021. "As I explained in 2021 that eventually I won't be playing in as many events and that I would have to get this ankle fused or replaced either way. I kind of pushed the limits too fast on it (ankle) but had a very successful fusion (ankle)," said Woods. × The golfer, while talking about the hard part, said: "The hard part was not the surgery, but it was the boringness post it doing nothing. But, here comes the bright part that I get to experience this (playing) again and being able to come out here and compete again. I missed it!" Answering the question about the current condition of professional golf compared to last year, Woods agreed that the game is in a better place. "Now that players are in control of the board (PGA) and we have our direct involvement to get any kind of deal going forward. This is our tour and we are going to run it that way." "Not to say that we are not going take advice from critical people, that's out job, our fiduciary responsibility but our responsibility is to make sure that tour gets better and we have abilities of all the kids coming and abilities to take care of the people that drive eyeballs to our sport. These players invest their lives playing the sport and we are going make sure that they are taken care of," he added.

'I missed it,' says Tiger Woods on his comeback to professional golf at Hero World Challenge

Hall of Famer Tiger Woods returns to competitive Golf later this week at the Hero World challenge in the Bahamas. Woods has not played a competitive round of Golf since the Masters in April and admits to being rusty. But he believes he can still win at the elite level. Woods is also neck deep in negotiations over the future of professional Golf in his role as Player Director on the PGA Tour’s policy board and believes the players now control their own futures. Woods and fellow co-host Dr Pawan Munjal spoke to WION’s Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo in Nassau.

Golf gears up for 15-time major winner Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Hero World Challenge

<p>Ahead of Tiger Woods' return to action in the Hero World Challenge, reports&nbsp;have emerged which states that the veteran golfer is set to feature in multiple tournaments next year. For most of 2023, Woods has been away from action due to injury concerns. In April, he suffered an ankle injury and underwent surgery and is now set to mark his return in the forthcoming Hero World Challenge Albany, Bahamas.</p>

<p>Thus, Woods is now looking to make up for the lost time and is targetting to play 5-6 tournaments in 2024. As per a post from NUCLR Golf on X, formerly Twitter,&nbsp;Taylor Zarzour&nbsp;confirmed that the legendary American golfer&nbsp;could play in "five to six regular tournaments" in 2024. One of the biggest reasons for Woods sounding so optimistic is that he&nbsp;cited the lack of pain while walking and, hence, is confident of more participation.</p>

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<p><strong>WOODS TO RETURN TO LIMELIGHT IN HERO WORLD CHALLENGE</strong></p>

<p>Talking about Woods' return to spotlight at his own&nbsp;Hero World Challenge event, in Bahamas, his opening round will take place on&nbsp;Thursday, with the veteran&nbsp;set to&nbsp;tee off at 11:52 a.m. ET. He’ll play the first round alongside his close friend Justin Thomas.&nbsp;It will be interesting to see how Woods fights all odds and makes a mark in his first-ever tournament since competitive return post a long injury layoff.</p>

<p>Irrespective of how he fares in the Hero World Challenge, Woods is looking set to once again try and become the competitor that he was going ahead with more tournament appearances from now on.</p>


Ahead of Tiger Woods' return to action in the Hero World Challenge, reports have emerged which states that the veteran golfer is set to feature in multiple tournaments next year.

Ahead of Tiger Woods' return to action in the Hero World Challenge, reports have emerged which states that the veteran golfer is set to feature in multiple tournaments next year. For most of 2023, Woods has been away from action due to injury concerns. In April, he suffered an ankle injury and underwent surgery and is now set to mark his return in the forthcoming Hero World Challenge Albany, Bahamas. Thus, Woods is now looking to make up for the lost time and is targetting to play 5-6 tournaments in 2024. As per a post from NUCLR Golf on X, formerly Twitter, Taylor Zarzour confirmed that the legendary American golfer could play in "five to six regular tournaments" in 2024. One of the biggest reasons for Woods sounding so optimistic is that he cited the lack of pain while walking and, hence, is confident of more participation. Also read: FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta named MLS Most Valuable Player WOODS TO RETURN TO LIMELIGHT IN HERO WORLD CHALLENGE Talking about Woods' return to spotlight at his own Hero World Challenge event, in Bahamas, his opening round will take place on Thursday, with the veteran set to tee off at 11:52 a.m. ET. He’ll play the first round alongside his close friend Justin Thomas. It will be interesting to see how Woods fights all odds and makes a mark in his first-ever tournament since competitive return post a long injury layoff. Irrespective of how he fares in the Hero World Challenge, Woods is looking set to once again try and become the competitor that he was going ahead with more tournament appearances from now on.

Golf: Veteran Tiger Woods set to feature in 5-6 tournaments in 2024 - Reports

15-Time Major Winner Tiger Woods is set to return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in Nassau. The 47-year-old has played just five tournaments since a life-threatening car accident outside Los Angeles in 2021. Woods latest comeback attempt ended after just two starts in the first half of 2023 and he had to pull out of the Masters after a recurrence of the plantar fasciitis injury that forced him to pull out last year's Hero World Challenge. Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo discusses Woods' return with Guardian Golf Correspondent Ewan Murray.

Tiger Woods set to return at Hero World Challenge | WION Sports

<p>Golf superstar&nbsp;Tiger&nbsp;Woods&nbsp;will play the Hero World Challenge he hosts in the Bahamas, his first competitive golf start since the Masters. The 15-time major champion announced his intention on social media on Saturday. "Tournament host @TigerWoods to play in the 2023 #Hero WorldChallenge," a post on Twitter, which is being rebranded as 'X' said, adding that Justin Rose and Lucas Glover would round out the 20-man field for the November 30-December 3 event at Albany in the Bahamas.</p>

<p>Woods&nbsp;suffered severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash and was sidelined until the 2022 Masters, where he finished 47th. He withdrew in the third round of this year's Masters in April and had ankle surgery later that month to treat arthritis linked to injuries suffered in his 2021 crash.</p>

<p>Woods, who shares the record for PGA Tour victories with Sam Snead at 82, has struggled to walk courses for four rounds since his return from the accident. He caddied for son Charlie in a 54-hole tournament in November and also put in an appearance before last week's PGA Tour event in Mexico, the tour's first event to be played on a course that he designed.</p>

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<p>At El Cardonal at Diamonte,&nbsp;Woods&nbsp;was seen walking comfortably down a long staircase and visiting with players, including fellow American Stewart Cink, the 2009 British Open winner who declared&nbsp;Woods&nbsp;was in "go mode" and had returned to practicing.</p>

<p>Woods&nbsp;has made just five PGA Tour starts since the California car crash in which he suffered multiple breaks in his right tibia and fibula. The 47-year-old has made the cut four times but completed 72 holes just twice. The inactivity has seen his world ranking plummet to a career-worst 1,307th.</p>

<p>In February,&nbsp;Woods&nbsp;completed four rounds at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. It was his first start in seven months, and&nbsp;Woods&nbsp;reiterated at Riviera that his competitive schedule would remain extremely limited.</p>

<p>At Augusta National in April he acknowledged that he wonders each time he plays the Masters if it will be his last time there, and he was unable to achieve his goal this season of competing in all four majors and perhaps "a couple" of other events.</p>

<p>"It has been tough and will always be tough," he said at the Masters. "The ability and endurance of what my leg will do going forward will never be the same. That's why I can't prepare and play as many tournaments as I like. "But that's my future and I'm OK with that."</p>


Golf superstar Tiger Woods will play the Hero World Challenge he hosts in the Bahamas, his first competitive golf start since the Masters. The 15-time major champion announced his intention on social media on Saturday.

Golf superstar Tiger Woods will play the Hero World Challenge he hosts in the Bahamas, his first competitive golf start since the Masters. The 15-time major champion announced his intention on social media on Saturday. "Tournament host @TigerWoods to play in the 2023 #Hero WorldChallenge," a post on Twitter, which is being rebranded as 'X' said, adding that Justin Rose and Lucas Glover would round out the 20-man field for the November 30-December 3 event at Albany in the Bahamas. Woods suffered severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash and was sidelined until the 2022 Masters, where he finished 47th. He withdrew in the third round of this year's Masters in April and had ankle surgery later that month to treat arthritis linked to injuries suffered in his 2021 crash. Woods, who shares the record for PGA Tour victories with Sam Snead at 82, has struggled to walk courses for four rounds since his return from the accident. He caddied for son Charlie in a 54-hole tournament in November and also put in an appearance before last week's PGA Tour event in Mexico, the tour's first event to be played on a course that he designed. Also read: Tennis: Novak Djokovic eyes ATP Finals record after last-four demolition of Carlos Alcaraz At El Cardonal at Diamonte, Woods was seen walking comfortably down a long staircase and visiting with players, including fellow American Stewart Cink, the 2009 British Open winner who declared Woods was in "go mode" and had returned to practicing. Woods has made just five PGA Tour starts since the California car crash in which he suffered multiple breaks in his right tibia and fibula. The 47-year-old has made the cut four times but completed 72 holes just twice. The inactivity has seen his world ranking plummet to a career-worst 1,307th. In February, Woods completed four rounds at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. It was his first start in seven months, and Woods reiterated at Riviera that his competitive schedule would remain extremely limited. At Augusta National in April he acknowledged that he wonders each time he plays the Masters if it will be his last time there, and he was unable to achieve his goal this season of competing in all four majors and perhaps "a couple" of other events. "It has been tough and will always be tough," he said at the Masters. "The ability and endurance of what my leg will do going forward will never be the same. That's why I can't prepare and play as many tournaments as I like. "But that's my future and I'm OK with that."

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