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.