Golf - Comeback in the Bahamas: Tiger Woods is back
Tiger Woods has survived the first round of his much-publicized comeback in the Bahamas. The golf superstar from the USA started his own tournament with a round of 75 on the par-72 course at the Albany Golf Club. It was a start with light and shade for the 47-year-old.
The tournament on the Caribbean island is Woods' first competition since retiring from the Masters in Augusta in April due to injury and the subsequent operation on his right foot.
"I'm a bit knackered now," Woods admitted after round one. The 15-time major winner started at 11.52 a.m. local time (5.52 p.m. GMT) wearing a light pink shirt and black trousers. His first tee shot landed safely on the fairway after just under 300 meters. His right ankle no longer seemed to be causing him any problems. The swing of the long-time world number one seemed almost consistently round and controlled throughout the entire 18 holes. From the 15th hole onwards, however, Woods slowed down a little and missed too many shots towards the end.
Woods had already chosen his own event near Nassau in 2016 and 2017 as a gentle re-entry into the tough professional game after his numerous injuries. 20 top golfers from the PGA Tour are taking part in Tiger Woods' four-day invitational tournament in the vacation paradise.
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Tiger Woods' comeback in golf is taking place in the beautiful Caribbean setting of the Bahamas. This marked his return to competition after a hiatus due to injury and surgery, following his retirement from the Masters in April. The tournament, hosted at the Albany Golf Club, is reminiscent of his gentle re-entry into the professional game in 2016 and 2017, showcasing his talent in a fun and relaxed atmosphere typically associated with the Bahamas.
The US-based golf legend, Tiger Woods, participated in this special event against notable competitors from the PGA Tour. Although his first round of 75 on the par-72 course reflects a mix of outcomes, Woods displayed consistency in his swing and seemed to have overcome the issues with his right ankle that had previously plagued his game.
His progress and determination to excel at the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas is indicative of the resilience that defined his comeback journey, earning him the title of a true Tiger Woods comeback in the islands of the Caribbean.
Source: www.stern.de
