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10:37, 01-Dec-2017
Tiger Woods happy after solid return in the Bahamas
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After a 10-month layoff due to a back surgery, Tiger Woods made his comeback at the 2017 Hero World Challenge to be held in the Bahamas on Thursday.
The 41-year-old 14-time major champion fired a three-under-par 69 in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge.
"I thought I did great," said Woods, who is three shots back from leader Tommy Fleetwood, who posted a six-under-par 66.
"I hadn't played in a while after some difficulties, so to come out here and score like I did was nice," Woods added.
Tiger Woods of the United States plays a shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on November 30, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas. /AFP Photo
Tiger Woods of the United States plays a shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on November 30, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas. /AFP Photo
Wood has not played since withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic due to injury in February. He said he does not want to push himself hard and just want to give himself a chance to compete this week.
"It's been a very long time, and I'm really looking forward to getting out there and having a good time.”
Woods underwent another operation on his back in April and was arrested for driving under the influence in May.