Tiger Woods is back on the charge as if it’s 2007 all over again.
Woods scorched around the Albany course in just 65 shots (seven under par) to move into the top 10 at the Hero World Challenge.
Having hinted that he was entering the tournament – his first after a long-term back injury had sidelined him – in decent form, Woods carded a +1 round on the opening day.
Today was different. He played like a dream on the front nine and was making his iron sing.
Woods came very close to chipping in for an eagle on the 14th and finished birdie, par to get with six shots of leader J.B Holmes.
Naturally enough, the reaction to Woods on the prowl was a heady mix of champagne popping, bad jokes and undiluted excitement.
65 for Tiger Woods. 🐅🔥
He began the round in last place.
He's now inside the top 10. pic.twitter.com/HvUCxSoQMR— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 2, 2016
Tiger Woods current mood pic.twitter.com/wxpAeK1bmZ
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) December 2, 2016
Shane Lowry was unhappy that he had to miss out
Why is tigers round not on tv @SkySportsGolf 😢😢😢
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) December 2, 2016
But Sky Sports’ Keith Jackson got back to the Irish pro with a solid excuse
We can't go live until host broadcaster go live at 6pm. Sorry Shane
— Keith Jackson (@KeithDJackson) December 2, 2016
And we simply had to include this
Tried to card a 69 today for shits & gigs but just too pure. Tell the curly headed fuck McIlroy the goat is back, putter hot, & arms juiced
— pimp Tiger Woods (@tigerpimpwoods) December 2, 2016
Let’s hope he can keep it up and kick on as we move into the new year.
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