Ill Tiger Woods shows flashes of old form, but still struggling
American star remains last in 18-man field despite first eagle in 16 months
An ill Tiger Woods made his first eagle in 16 months on his way to a two-under par 70 in Friday’s rain-hit second round of the Hero World Challenge.
The former world number one, playing his first tournament since August’s PGA Championship, closed with a double bogey after a two-hour rain delay to remain last in the 18-man event on three-over 147 after 36 holes.
“It really didn’t feel that much different than it did yesterday,” Woods said, alluding to his opening 77. “I hit maybe two fewer worse shots. I hit it solid. Today I hit it close and made my putts.”
After fighting a morning fever and coughs during his round, Woods showed flashes of the form that brought him 14 major titles, four shy of the record set by Jack Nicklaus.
“I wasn’t feeling my best,” Woods said. “I just had to stay hydrated and try to keep things down.”