Tiger Woods arrives to PGA Championship course early, plays Sunday round – ESPN

SAN FRANCISCO– Tiger Woods got here early for the PGA Championship on Sunday but had to wait some time to get on the course at TPC Harding Park.
He wasnt permitted on site up until he had actually passed his COVID-19 test, together with caddie Joe LaCava and his ears and eyes Rob McNamara.
Woods showed up to strike balls right before 1 p.m. local time, set out for the back nine and after that continued to the front side where he played those holes with former PGA champ Jason Dufner.
It was Woods time initially to Harding Park given that the 2009 Presidents Cup.
Much has actually been made of Woods ability to be competitive today after playing simply 4 competitive rounds in the PGA Tours reboot, which now enters its 9th week.
Woods– a four-time PGA champion– connected for 40th three weeks back at the Memorial in his only start given that February. He complained of back stiffness during the second round and twice shot rounds of 76.
The projection for San Francisco this week is cool temperatures with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the 50s.
Ranked 15th on the planet, Woods appeared unwinded and not bothered by any physical concerns. It was a typical practice round, with lots of additional shots and work around the greens. It was a good sign that he chose to go 18 holes as that has actually not been his practice at the couple of events he has played over the past year.
Woods, 44, has actually been practicing in your home in South Florida given that the Memorial.
Like the remainder of the field, Woods will be making his first start in a major since last years Open at Royal Portrush, where he missed the cut.
Tee times will be announced Tuesday.