Tiger Woods to open 2019 at Farmers Insurance Open


The former world number one is chasing an 81st PGA Tour title at a venue that has hosted about 10% of those wins.
The last of Woods' 14 majors came at Torrey Pines in 2008, with his US Open triumph part of a four-year undefeated streak on the California course.
"It's great to be back," said Woods, now ranked 13th in the world.
The 43-year-old, who will head out for Thursday's opening round alongside Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele, is coming off the back of a win on his most recent official start at the Tour Championship in September.
Thousands of fans spilled on to the 18th fairway to follow Woods as he claimed a first title since coming back from injury and personal problems.
"It gives me chills almost every single time I see it," said Woods of the reaction.
"I've experienced things of that nature, but not that energy. That was very different. The energy of the crowd was at just red-line and they were so into it."
Woods, who has featured at the Ryder Cup, Hero World Challenge and The Match against Phil Mickelson since that victory, says he has a greater understanding of what he "can and can't do" this season and does not have the "uncertainty I had going into last year".
"A lot of it has been training, trying to get stronger," added Woods,

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