Tiger Woods’ return to competitive action after almost eight months out following ankle surgery has gone well after two rounds, with the 15-time Major winner firing rounds of 75 and 70. Although the scores mean he isn't in contention, the important thing is that he is walking very well through the first 36 holes.
Woods' comeback has been highly anticipated for weeks after he was seen hitting full shots for the first time since his subtalar fusion procedure and, although he has shown some rustiness in the Bahamas through the first two rounds, he has shown glimpses of his old self in Albany.
Currently, he sits at one-over-par, some 10 shots back of leaders Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth, with Woods stating: "It was better than yesterday (Thursday), for sure. Like I was saying to Todd, I've been more committed than I was yesterday. I made a few mistakes and overall the round was better, for sure. The start was better, the middle part of the round was better. I missed a couple putts there towards the end I thought would have kept the round going and unfortunately it kind of stalled out a little bit. Certainly better than it was yesterday.
"I think it's all of the above, and I just haven't done it. I haven't played in six months. Things are not as sharp as they normally would be. Hey, it certainly -- there's some good in there and just got to make sure that the good is more consistent than it has been."
Viktor Hovland is the defending champion and will be paired alongside Woods in the third round
For the third round, Woods will be paired alongside defending champion, Viktor Hovland, who is searching for a third consecutive Hero World Challenge title. Sitting at two-over-par, the 26-year-old will have his work cut out if he is to add to his trophy cabinet, with the pair teeing off at 11.43am local time (16.43pm GMT).
The leaders get under way at 13.00pm local time (18.00pm GMT), with Scheffler and Spieth one shot ahead of Champion Golfer of the Year, Brian Harman. Take a look at the full tee sheet below.
Hero World Challenge Tee Times: Round Three
- Round One - ET (GMT)
- 11.21am (4.21pm) - Wyndham Clark, Will Zalatoris
- 11.32am (4.32pm) - Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns
- 11.43am (4.43pm) - Tiger Woods, Viktor Hovland
- 11.54am (4.54pm) - Justin Rose, Rickie Fowler
- 12.05pm (5.05pm) - Lucas Glover, Max Homa
- 12.16pm (5.16pm) - Jason Day, Cameron Young
- 12.27pm (5.27pm) - Tony Finau, Sepp Straka
- 12.38pm (5.38pm) - Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa
- 12.49pm (5.49pm) - Brian Harman, Justin Thomas
- 1.00pm (6.00pm) - Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth
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