The former #1 ranked golfer in the world – and still the most recognizable and crowd drawing golfer in the world, has confirmed that he will play the Frys.com open in October. This will be his first time competing in the PGA Tour’s Fall Series as he tries to get his game ready for the Presidents Cup.
Woods was not able to qualify for the Ryder Cup, and since his season was effectively over after the embarrassing performance he had at the PGA Championship, he has been looking for something to play in to continue to try and make it back to where he once was.
“I always enjoy competing in my home state, and this tournament fits my schedule perfectly,” Woods said Monday on his website. “I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends.”
Woods had been dropping hints to us that he may indeed add a tournament or two because he hasn’t played a lot this year due to lingering leg injury issues. They Frys.com tournament is one that he has never played.
The Frys.com Open, in only its fifth year, was one of the more exciting tournaments of the Fall Series last year. Rocco Mediate holed out for eagle in each of the four rounds, including the 17th hole in the final round, for a one-shot win. What is even more attractive to golfers is the fact that the prize purse for the tournament is a whopping $5 million. This is the biggest purse among events after the FedEx Cup is over.
So how will Tiger play? Well after seeing him in tournaments the last few months it is anyone’s guess. At least he is trying though. After the PGA Championship performance there really is no where to go but up. Hopefully we will see Tiger at his best when the new season starts.
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