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World Number 786, Tiger Woods Delays Comeback; Says He Is ‘Vulnerable’

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week’s Safeway Open, saying his game is “vulnerable”. The 14-time major champion will not take part in the event, which would have been his return to competitive action after more than a year out. The American, 40, last competed in August 2015, since when he has twice had surgery on his back. Woods is planning to return in early … Continue reading World Number 786, Tiger Woods Delays Comeback; Says He Is ‘Vulnerable’

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Tiger Woods Returns To Action After A Year With Injury

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods is set to return to action in October after more than a year out with injury. The American has twice had back surgery since his last appearance, at the Wyndham Championship in August 2015. The former world number one, now ranked 711, aims to play in the Safeway Open in California, starting on 13 October. “My hope is to have … Continue reading Tiger Woods Returns To Action After A Year With Injury

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Rory Mcllroy Slams Drug-Testing Regime, Says ‘I Can Get Away With Doping’

Top rated golfer, Rory McIlroy says golf must improve its drug-testing regime as he could “get away with” doping as it stands. The most recent report from the World Anti-Doping Agency revealed 507 tests were carried out on golfers in 2014, with eight testing positive. “I’ve been tested once this year but it was only a urine test,” said the Northern Irish world number four. … Continue reading Rory Mcllroy Slams Drug-Testing Regime, Says ‘I Can Get Away With Doping’

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Back Injury Surgery Keeps Tiger Woods Out Of US Masters

Four-time champion Tiger Woods will not take part in next week’s Masters because of a back injury. Woods, 40, has not played competitively since August and has had two operations in an attempt to cure the problem. The American insists he is “making progress” in his recovery but has put no timescale on his return to action. “I’ve decided it’s prudent to miss this year’s … Continue reading Back Injury Surgery Keeps Tiger Woods Out Of US Masters

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Rome To Host 2022 Ryder Cup Matches

The Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, situated 17km from the center of the Italian capital, is to follow in the footsteps of Valderrama, Spain in 1997 and Le Golf National, on the outskirts of Paris, in 2018. There were initially seven bidders but Denmark, Portugal and Turkey withdrew their interest in the early stages. “I would like to offer my congratulations to Italy whose … Continue reading Rome To Host 2022 Ryder Cup Matches

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I Am The Messi And Ronaldo Of Golf – Tiger Woods Declares

Former world no 1, Tiger Woods has described himself as the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi of golf in reference to how he has been able to revolutionise the world of golf. “I don’t think we’re necessarily bigger than the sport,” Woods responded when asked why athletes such as himself, Diego Maradona and Michael Jordan transcend their respective disciplines. “I think it’s just we’ve had … Continue reading I Am The Messi And Ronaldo Of Golf – Tiger Woods Declares

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McIlroy Wins World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy hailed the best bogey of his career after surviving a dramatic lapse in concentration to win the DP World Tour Championship and claim the third Race to Dubai title in the last four years. After starting the final round a shot behind Andy Sullivan, McIlroy carded eight birdies in the first 15 holes to surge into a two-shot lead with two holes to … Continue reading McIlroy Wins World Tour Championship

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I Felt Like A Slave Working For Tiger Woods – Former Caddie

Tiger Woods’ former caddie says he felt like a “slave” at times when working for the American. Steve Williams, who split with the former world No 1 in 2011 after being by his side for all but one of his 14 major titles, also writes in his new book that he knew nothing of the sex scandal that engulfed the player while it was going … Continue reading I Felt Like A Slave Working For Tiger Woods – Former Caddie

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Mcilroy Regains Full Fitness, Seeks Return To Top Form

Rory McIlroy says he is concentrating on a return to his best form, having regained full fitness as he chases a third Race to Dubai title. The former world number one ruptured a ligament in his left ankle during a game of football with friends in July, ruling him out of several tournaments. “I guess I’m more concerned about form than fitness at this point. … Continue reading Mcilroy Regains Full Fitness, Seeks Return To Top Form

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