And in a bid to ensure he is in perfect shape for the second major championship of the year, Woods took to the Valhalla driving range on Sunday, whilst the majority of his PGA Tour rivals battle it out at the Wells Fargo Championship.

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The golfing great has played just twice since the turn of the year, with his first start coming at February’s Genesis Invitational, an event in which he is tournament host. As has been the case of a number of occasions since his comeback in 2022 though, Woods was forced to withdraw partway through the event.

Having completed his opening 18 holes on day one at Riviera, the tournament host’s week came to an end prematurely on day two after he was forced to withdraw just six holes into round two. His decision to pull out was not down to injury, but through illness, having suffered with influenza.

After two months away Woods’ return came at April’s Masters, where the five-time winner once again wrote himself into the Augusta National history books. The American made a record-breaking 24th consecutive cut at the Masters, passing fellow greats Fred Couples and Gary Player on 23.

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Just 24 hours later however Woods racked up an unwanted record, carding a 10-over-par 82, the worst 18-hole round of his major championship career. A worn out Woods eventually completed all 72 holes following Sunday’s final round, finishing 60th at 16-over-par for the week.