Rejuvenated Woods to commence 2019 season at happy hunting ground

Tiger Woods, who capped a dramatic comeback with his 80th PGA Tour win in September, will launch his 2019 campaign at Torrey Pines Golf Course next week, organisers of the Farmers Insurance Open have announced.

Former world No.1 Woods has won the tournament seven times at a venue where he also clinched the 2008 US Open, the most recent of his 14 major titles.

Focused: Tiger Woods, seen here ahead of last year’s event at Torrey Pines, is targeting a big 2019 campaign.Credit:AP

The 43-year-old made his much-anticipated 2018 debut at Torrey Pines in what was his first official PGA Tour start since spinal fusion surgery the previous April in an event that was won by Australia's Jason Day.

"He really launched his fairytale comeback season right here last January and he has enjoyed incredible success at Torrey Pines Golf Course and in our tournament over the years," Peter Ripa, chief executive of the Century Club of San Diego, which hosts the event, said in a statement.

Woods finished the week three-under and in a share of 23rd place 12 months ago, but then found himself in contention a number of times during the season – including at the majors, capped by a second-place finish behind Brooks Koepka at the PGA Championship – before ultimately prevailing in the FedExCup Playoffs finale at East Lake Golf Club.

He has said he will adjust his schedule after admitting to being exhausted by his comeback season.

Woods joins a field at Torrey Pines that already includes defending champion Day, world No.1 Justin Rose, four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, reigning Masters champion Patrick Reed and three-time major winner Jordan Spieth.

Reuters

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