Tiger Woods’ return to the PGA Tour drew a positive review from fellow competitor Patrick Reed, who had just about the best view in the house as he played with the 14-time major champion in the opening round at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.
Woods shot an even-par 72 on the South Course at Torrey Pines.
Woods plays his second shot on the second fairway during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Photo: AFP
“For a guy who’s played one tournament in over a year, for him to play the way he did today I was pretty impressed,” Reed told reporters.
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“He seemed to have command, whether he went at it (the ball) hard or went at it soft, whether he wanted to launch it up in the air or take it down low.
“He (could) hit a high draw driver, or a lot cut that goes miles. Some of the cuts he hit off the tee were insanely long. He’s got his speed back, which is awesome to see.”
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Woods, 42, is making his first appearance in an official event since spinal fusion surgery last April.
