Tiger Woods remains Golf's biggest draw despite barely featuring in competition this year. The 15-time Major Winner has delayed his comeback after pulling out of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, but will fulfill his duties as the tournament host. The Golf Legend opened up on the sport's civil war in an exclusive conversation with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the sidelines of the event.

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A three-year-old boy, who spent three nights lost in rugged Australian woodland, was back at home from hospital on Tuesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

His family and rescuers had a sigh of relief with the happy ending to a desperately difficult search. The child, whose name is Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak, has autism and is non-verbal. AJ has a few scratches and bruises from the ordeal.

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He was taken to hospital for observation after he was found on Monday. He was spotted sitting in a shallow creek and drinking water with cupped hands on his family's remote rural property near the village of Putty, north of Sydney.

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On Monday night, his mother Kelly Elfalak brought him home to sleep in his own bed. She also thanked the hundreds of emergency services officers and volunteers, who had scoured the steep terrain surrounding the house after AJ vanished on Friday morning. &nbsp;

The mother told reporters, "I can't explain it, I'm so blessed. I'm so happy that he is here. He's with us, he's safe and well and healthy, that's all that matters." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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According to relatives, AJ spent Tuesday sleeping, eating and playing with toys. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Jonathan Smith, a pilot of the police helicopter that spotted AJ, described his reaction as 'absolute joy’. &nbsp;

"We were all emotional and I said to the boys ... If that doesn't make you happy, nothing will," Smith said, while referring to the crew.

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A three-year-old boy, who spent three nights lost in rugged Australian woodland, was back at home from hospital on Tuesday. His family and rescuers had a sigh of relief with the happy ending to a desperately difficult search.

A three-year-old boy, who spent three nights lost in rugged Australian woodland, was back at home from hospital on Tuesday. His family and rescuers had a sigh of relief with the happy ending to a desperately difficult search. The child, whose name is Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak, has autism and is non-verbal. AJ has a few scratches and bruises from the ordeal. A three-year-old child missing on a rural property in the Hunter region since Friday has been located following a large-scale search.https://t.co/VrlVwL4sYW pic.twitter.com/byOXFCiD1j — NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) September 6, 2021 × He was taken to hospital for observation after he was found on Monday. He was spotted sitting in a shallow creek and drinking water with cupped hands on his family's remote rural property near the village of Putty, north of Sydney. Watch: Lion population rises in South Africa × On Monday night, his mother Kelly Elfalak brought him home to sleep in his own bed. She also thanked the hundreds of emergency services officers and volunteers, who had scoured the steep terrain surrounding the house after AJ vanished on Friday morning. The mother told reporters, "I can't explain it, I'm so blessed. I'm so happy that he is here. He's with us, he's safe and well and healthy, that's all that matters." Also Read: New filtering method promises safer drinking water, improved industrial production According to relatives, AJ spent Tuesday sleeping, eating and playing with toys. Jonathan Smith, a pilot of the police helicopter that spotted AJ, described his reaction as 'absolute joy’. "We were all emotional and I said to the boys ... If that doesn't make you happy, nothing will," Smith said, while referring to the crew. (With inputs from agencies)

After getting lost in woods for 3 days, Australian toddler now back at home  

Tiger Woods said it was "crazy" after he made golfing history Monday by holding off the challenge of home favourite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots.

The 15-time major winner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tiger-woods-declares-himself-ready-for-action-after-knee-surgery-257181">Woods finished 19-under </a>par to equal US legend Sam Snead's all-time record of 82 US PGA Tour victories set 54 years ago.

Woods, in his first outing since arthroscopic knee surgery two months ago, broke into a huge smile after he safely got up and down from a greenside bunker at the 18th for a birdie and three-under final round of 67.

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"It's just crazy. It's a lot," the 43-year-old Woods said of his 82nd official Tour victory. His first came 23 years ago this month in Las Vegas when he was just 20.

"It's been a long week, five days at the top of the board is a long time. It was definitely stressful."

Woods led from gun to tape in the inaugural US PGA Tour event in Japan, which saw Friday's play washed out by the fringes of a typhoon that dumped almost 10 inches of rain on the course 50 miles (80km) from Tokyo, forcing play into an extra day.

World number two Rory McIlroy finished birdie-birdie for a 67 and a share of third place on 13-under par with South Korea's PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Im Sung-jae who carded a fine five-under 65.

Woods resumed his final round, suspended due to darkness on Sunday, at 7.30 am on the long par-12th at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club but saw his overnight three-shot cushion over Matsuyama immediately cut to two.

The 15-time major winner missed the green with his approach and fell back to 17-under par as he failed to get up and down.

Woods's early-morning putter was cold, and on the short 13th he failed to take advantage from six feet for a birdie.&nbsp;

Up ahead on the 14th green, Matsuyama inexplicably spurned an easy opportunity to reduce the deficit to one as he missed a four-foot birdie putt.&nbsp;

Woods was then faced with a similar line of putt as Matsuyama on 14, but from 20 feet further away. He did not miss, and restored his three-shot advantage with four holes remaining.

Woods missed another birdie chance, from 10 feet, at the 15th and was watching from the 16th tee 181 yards away as Matsuyama walked in a 20-footer for his first birdie of the day to get to 16-under.

Matsuyama crushed a drive down the middle of the 491-yard 17th and found the putting surface with his approach.

Matsuyama's fine attempt to hole the putt slid by on the left and he found sand twice on the par-five 18th as he went in search of an eagle.

Matsuyama's greenside bunker shot flew the flag and when he missed the long putt back his brave challenge ended at 16-under for the tournament after a final-round 67.

"This was big," said a smiling Woods.&nbsp;

"Hideki made it tight. It was a lot closer than what people probably thought. Hideki put heat on me."

Tiger Woods said it was "crazy" after he made golfing history Monday by holding off the challenge of home favourite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots.

Tiger Woods said it was "crazy" after he made golfing history Monday by holding off the challenge of home favourite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots. The 15-time major winner Woods finished 19-under par to equal US legend Sam Snead's all-time record of 82 US PGA Tour victories set 54 years ago. Woods, in his first outing since arthroscopic knee surgery two months ago, broke into a huge smile after he safely got up and down from a greenside bunker at the 18th for a birdie and three-under final round of 67. It’s an honor to be tied with Sam Snead for most wins in @PGATOUR history. Thanks Mom and Pop and everyone who helped make this possible. Hideki put up an amazing fight on his home soil, but to do this in Japan is something I’ll never forget. It’s been an awesome year. pic.twitter.com/m9ICuVyJmX — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) October 28, 2019 × "It's just crazy. It's a lot," the 43-year-old Woods said of his 82nd official Tour victory. His first came 23 years ago this month in Las Vegas when he was just 20. "It's been a long week, five days at the top of the board is a long time. It was definitely stressful." Woods led from gun to tape in the inaugural US PGA Tour event in Japan, which saw Friday's play washed out by the fringes of a typhoon that dumped almost 10 inches of rain on the course 50 miles (80km) from Tokyo, forcing play into an extra day. World number two Rory McIlroy finished birdie-birdie for a 67 and a share of third place on 13-under par with South Korea's PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Im Sung-jae who carded a fine five-under 65. Woods resumed his final round, suspended due to darkness on Sunday, at 7.30 am on the long par-12th at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club but saw his overnight three-shot cushion over Matsuyama immediately cut to two. The 15-time major winner missed the green with his approach and fell back to 17-under par as he failed to get up and down. Woods's early-morning putter was cold, and on the short 13th he failed to take advantage from six feet for a birdie. Up ahead on the 14th green, Matsuyama inexplicably spurned an easy opportunity to reduce the deficit to one as he missed a four-foot birdie putt. Woods was then faced with a similar line of putt as Matsuyama on 14, but from 20 feet further away. He did not miss, and restored his three-shot advantage with four holes remaining. Woods missed another birdie chance, from 10 feet, at the 15th and was watching from the 16th tee 181 yards away as Matsuyama walked in a 20-footer for his first birdie of the day to get to 16-under. Matsuyama crushed a drive down the middle of the 491-yard 17th and found the putting surface with his approach. Matsuyama's fine attempt to hole the putt slid by on the left and he found sand twice on the par-five 18th as he went in search of an eagle. Matsuyama's greenside bunker shot flew the flag and when he missed the long putt back his brave challenge ended at 16-under for the tournament after a final-round 67. "This was big," said a smiling Woods. "Hideki made it tight. It was a lot closer than what people probably thought. Hideki put heat on me."

Just crazy, it was definitely stressful: Tiger Woods after winning US PGA event in Japan

Tiger Woods was found asleep at the wheel of his car when he was arrested for driving under the influence but passed a roadside breath test, police records showed Tuesday.

The golf superstar, who issued a statement on Monday saying alcohol was not involved in the incident, needed to be woken by a police officer, his arrest report showed.

The former world number one has blamed the DUI arrest near his home in Jupiter, Florida on an adverse reaction to prescription medication.

His police report, obtained and published by several media outlets, said Woods was &quot;co-operative&quot; and &quot;confused.&quot;

&quot;Woods had extremely slow and slurred speech,&quot; the report said.

He initially told officers he had been driving back to Florida from Los Angeles but later stated &quot;he did not know where he was.&quot;

He was unable to complete various roadside sobriety tests which included standing on one leg and the &quot;walk and turn&quot; test.

However contrary to reports on Monday which said Woods refused a breathalyzer test, the golfer agreed and &quot;blew zeroes&quot; indicating there was no alcohol in his system.

Woods also told police he had been using four prescription medications including the powerful painkiller Vicodin, which is commonly prescribed following surgery.

Woods has undergone four separate surgeries on his back since 2014, with the most recent procedure taking place in late April.

The 41-year-old was arrested by police near his home in Jupiter, Florida, around 3:00 am (0700 GMT) before his release later Monday after being charged with DUI.

A police mugshot of Woods looking bleary-eyed and unshaven rapidly went viral, underscoring the fall from grace of the superstar athlete once renowned as a clean-living, corporate pitchman.

&quot;I would like to apologize with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans. I expect more from myself too,&quot; Woods said in a statement issued on Monday.

The arrest is the latest gloomy episode to hit the 14-time major winner, who once towered over his sport before being engulfed by turmoil in his private life and a series of debilitating injuries.&nbsp;

His return from a year-long injury layoff was cut short in February when he pulled out of the Dubai Desert Classic after the first round because of back pain.

(AFP)

The police found the former world number one asleep at the wheel and was 'confused' when woken up

Tiger Woods was found asleep at the wheel of his car when he was arrested for driving under the influence but passed a roadside breath test, police records showed Tuesday. The golf superstar, who issued a statement on Monday saying alcohol was not involved in the incident, needed to be woken by a police officer, his arrest report showed. The former world number one has blamed the DUI arrest near his home in Jupiter, Florida on an adverse reaction to prescription medication. His police report, obtained and published by several media outlets, said Woods was "co-operative" and "confused." "Woods had extremely slow and slurred speech," the report said. He initially told officers he had been driving back to Florida from Los Angeles but later stated "he did not know where he was." He was unable to complete various roadside sobriety tests which included standing on one leg and the "walk and turn" test. However contrary to reports on Monday which said Woods refused a breathalyzer test, the golfer agreed and "blew zeroes" indicating there was no alcohol in his system. Woods also told police he had been using four prescription medications including the powerful painkiller Vicodin, which is commonly prescribed following surgery. Woods has undergone four separate surgeries on his back since 2014, with the most recent procedure taking place in late April. The 41-year-old was arrested by police near his home in Jupiter, Florida, around 3:00 am (0700 GMT) before his release later Monday after being charged with DUI. A police mugshot of Woods looking bleary-eyed and unshaven rapidly went viral, underscoring the fall from grace of the superstar athlete once renowned as a clean-living, corporate pitchman. "I would like to apologize with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans. I expect more from myself too," Woods said in a statement issued on Monday. The arrest is the latest gloomy episode to hit the 14-time major winner, who once towered over his sport before being engulfed by turmoil in his private life and a series of debilitating injuries. His return from a year-long injury layoff was cut short in February when he pulled out of the Dubai Desert Classic after the first round because of back pain. (AFP)

Golf legend Tiger Woods passed breath test, say police

Tiger Woods announced Friday he had lost his battle to be fit for the Masters, saying he was &quot;not tournament ready&quot; for the first major of the year and did not have a timetable for his return.

Woods, whose 14 major titles include four Masters green jackets, has not played since withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic on February 3 with ongoing back spasms.

He made his comeback in December after missing all of the 2015-16 season following back surgery.

&quot;Unfortunately, I won&#39;t be competing in this year&#39;s Masters,&quot; Woods said on his website. &quot;I did about everything I could to play, but my back rehabilitation didn&#39;t allow me the time to get tournament ready.

&quot;I&#39;m especially upset because it&#39;s a special anniversary for me that&#39;s filled with a lot of great memories. I can&#39;t believe it&#39;s been 20 years since I won my first green jacket.&quot;

Woods&#39; historic 1997 victory at Augusta National, when he was 21 years old, was a watershed for golf. He became the first black golfer to win a major, the youngest to capture the Masters and he shattered records in winning by 12 strokes with an 18-under par total.

The out-sized triumph fueled &quot;Tigermania&quot; and even as his health woes have piled up and his on-course performances diminished he remains a massive drawing card.

&quot;I have no timetable for my return, but I will continue my diligent effort to recover, and want to get back out there as soon as possible,&quot; said Woods, who added that he would be in Augusta, Georgia, to attend the annual pre-tournament Champions Dinner.

&quot;Augusta National has been a very important place to me and my family for over 20 years, and while I&#39;m disappointed, it will be good to be back there Tuesday,&quot; said Woods, whose last major title came at the 2008 US Open.

(AFP)

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods gave no timetable for his return to competitive golf

Tiger Woods announced Friday he had lost his battle to be fit for the Masters, saying he was "not tournament ready" for the first major of the year and did not have a timetable for his return. Woods, whose 14 major titles include four Masters green jackets, has not played since withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic on February 3 with ongoing back spasms. He made his comeback in December after missing all of the 2015-16 season following back surgery. "Unfortunately, I won't be competing in this year's Masters," Woods said on his website. "I did about everything I could to play, but my back rehabilitation didn't allow me the time to get tournament ready. "I'm especially upset because it's a special anniversary for me that's filled with a lot of great memories. I can't believe it's been 20 years since I won my first green jacket." Woods' historic 1997 victory at Augusta National, when he was 21 years old, was a watershed for golf. He became the first black golfer to win a major, the youngest to capture the Masters and he shattered records in winning by 12 strokes with an 18-under par total. The out-sized triumph fueled "Tigermania" and even as his health woes have piled up and his on-course performances diminished he remains a massive drawing card. "I have no timetable for my return, but I will continue my diligent effort to recover, and want to get back out there as soon as possible," said Woods, who added that he would be in Augusta, Georgia, to attend the annual pre-tournament Champions Dinner. "Augusta National has been a very important place to me and my family for over 20 years, and while I'm disappointed, it will be good to be back there Tuesday," said Woods, whose last major title came at the 2008 US Open. (AFP)

Rusty Woods to skip next week's US Masters

Tiger Woods ruled himself out of next week&#39;s U.S. Open at Oakmont and the Quicken Loans event he hosts to benefit his foundation. Yesterday the 40-year-old said that he is not yet ready to return to competition. 
 
Woods has not played since undergoing microdiscectomy back surgery last September. 
 
&quot;While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I am not physically ready to play in this year&#39;s U.S. Open and the Quicken Loans National,&quot; Woods announced on his website. 
 
&quot;I am making progress, but I&#39;m not yet ready for tournament competition.&quot; 
 
Woods said he would host and attend the Quicken Loans National at Congressional the week following the U.S. Open held outside of Pittsburgh. 
 
&quot;It&#39;s the 10th year of our tournament, and we continue to support the community, the military and the programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation,&quot; he said. 
 
The golfer counts three U.S. Opens among his total of 14 major championship victories. 
 
His triumph in a playoff over Rocco Mediate at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines marks his last major triumph and he finished runner-up at the U.S. championship in Oakmont in 2007. 
 
Woods remains proactively entered in the British Open, to be contested at Royal Troon from July 14-17.

The golfer, who has 14 major championship victories, underwent microdiscectomy back surgery last year.

Tiger Woods ruled himself out of next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont and the Quicken Loans event he hosts to benefit his foundation. Yesterday the 40-year-old said that he is not yet ready to return to competition. Woods has not played since undergoing microdiscectomy back surgery last September. "While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I am not physically ready to play in this year's U.S. Open and the Quicken Loans National," Woods announced on his website. "I am making progress, but I'm not yet ready for tournament competition." Woods said he would host and attend the Quicken Loans National at Congressional the week following the U.S. Open held outside of Pittsburgh. "It's the 10th year of our tournament, and we continue to support the community, the military and the programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation," he said. The golfer counts three U.S. Opens among his total of 14 major championship victories. His triumph in a playoff over Rocco Mediate at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines marks his last major triumph and he finished runner-up at the U.S. championship in Oakmont in 2007. Woods remains proactively entered in the British Open, to be contested at Royal Troon from July 14-17.

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