Tiger Woods Makes Competitive Return at Hero World Challenge

Despite Struggles, Woods Optimistic About Physical Condition and Future Performance

• Tiger Woods has made his return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, his first tournament since withdrawing from the Masters in April due to injury.
• Woods scored a three-over-par 75 in the first round, a two-under-par 70 in the second round, and a one-under-par 71 in the third round, leaving him tied for 16th place entering the final round.
• Woods acknowledged feeling 'mentally rusty' and made several errors, particularly towards the end of his rounds.
• Despite his struggles, Woods expressed optimism about his performance and physical condition, noting that his ankle, which underwent fusion surgery earlier this year, was not causing him pain.
• Woods described the tournament as a 'beta test' to assess his physical condition and identify areas for improvement ahead of the 2024 PGA Tour season.

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