The return of Tiger Woods after months of competitive drought after his fourth back surgery is being a great success, at least after the first round. “It’s good to feel the adrenaline again,” said the Californian after posting 69 strokes, 3 under par, and being three behind the first leader, Englishman Tommy Fleetwood, in the Hero World Challenge, at Bahamas, in which 18 major players are competing, including eight of the top 10 in the world ranking.
The former world number one has recorded five birdies and three bogeys. The former undisputed number one on the planet for many years and who boasts fourteen majors on his sporting resume has hit magnificent shots and has not made many inaccuracies in his expected return to high competition. “For me, I think I did great,” said the Tiger, full of satisfaction.
Among his best shots in this tournament that he himself organizes, his drives and his putter handling have stood out, with eight holes holed with only one putt and a total of 28 putts on the course. He was also incredible with the 2-iron, especially when, with the wind in his favor, he left the ball on the green from 230 meters! His worst aspect in these first 18 holes has been the chip in compromised positions of attack to the green.
Comparing his performance now to the previous edition of the tournament, Woods said, “Last year I was tired, but this year obviously my back is better, my workouts have been much better, my strength has improved and I didn’t feel tired at all, which is great.”
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