Tiger Woods

FRESH TAKE: Rory McIlroy has taken more of a backseat when it comes to golf's off-course wranglings. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

McIlroy keeps eye on the prize while taking backseat in decision-making

Flat overlooking 18th hole where Tiger Woods took historic win goes on the market for £2.3m

Inside £2.3m flat overlooking historic St Andrews Golf Course

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to his missed putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club as the US Open slipped through his fingers (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's Open hopes at Hoylake pits history against symmetry

Victory kiss: Australia's Cameron Smith celebrates with The Claret Jug after winning The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Cameron Smith’s superb final round ends Rory McIlroy’s Open dream

Tiger Woods and Matt Fitzpatrick look on on the 18th hole. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Open: Goosebumps moment ‘will live with me forever’ – Matt Fitzpatrick

USA's Tiger Woods waves to the crowd as he goes over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th. Picture: PA

The Open: Tiger Woods in emotional farewell to St Andrews

Tiger Woods: The three-time Open champion ahead of his return to St Andrews. (Picture: PA)

Tiger Woods hints it could be his last St Andrews Open

USA's John Daly, the 1995 champion, on the 1st fairway during practice day three of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. (Picture: PA)

When do Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Barclay Brown tee off

HITTING THE FAIRWAY: Barclay Brown will play at The Open at St Andrews next week as he aims to be on the course for all four days of the historic event. The Yorkshireman is also hoping to get a practice round in with US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick. Pictures: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

The Open: Barclay Brown aiming to follow in the footsteps of Matt Fitzpatrick

Made in Yorkshire - Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, celebrates with his caddie Billy Foster after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Billy Foster: Popular caddie overcome by emotion after helping Matt Fitzpatrick ...

Looking relaxed: Jordan Spieth shares a joke with Dustin Johnson during a practice round for the US PGA Championship. (Picture: AP)

PGA Championship: Jordan Spieth welcomes Tiger Woods circus

Sam Bairstow tees off at the 10th at Moortown Golf Club in the
English Amateur Championship last summer. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bairstow targets Open return to help him take next step to pro

Ronnie O'Sullivan in action against David Gilbert. Picture: PA

World Championship: ‘I was never born a winner’ says gladiator O'Sullivan

THE MASTERS: World number one Scottie Scheffler leads after day two. Picture: Getty Images.

Masters 2022: Tee times for round three as Scottie Scheffler leads after day two

ON COURSE: Tiger Woods plays a shot during his practice round ahead of Thursday's US Masters at Augusta. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Woods targets yet another incredible Masters comeback

THE MASTERS: Gets underway on Thursday and ends on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images.

Masters 2022: What time does it start, tee times and how to watch TV coverage

COMEBACK: For Tiger Woods. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Tiger Woods ends Masters speculation and targets dramatic title at Augusta

lucky to be alive: Tiger Woods has recovered from the car crash that left him hospitalised. Pictures: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Tiger Woods admits he is ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror car crash

Tiger Woods smiles as he wears his green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament in April 2019, in Augusta Picture: AP/Matt Slocum

Tiger Woods rules out full-time return to professional golf

A team united: The 12 players of the United States team celebrate their comprehensive win at Whistling Straits. (Picture: Anthony Behar/PA)

USA set for era of Ryder Cup dominance over Europe - Nick Westby

Talented golfer Layton Riches

Schoolboy, 8, winning golf tournaments 14 months after he first picked up a club
Layton Riches has set his sights on being the next Tiger Woods after wowing coaches with his exceptional skill - and he hopes to represent Yorkshire one day.

Done it: Phil Mickelson celebrates after the final round.

Phil Mickelson proves age is no barrier with stunning PGA Championship triumph

Dustin Johnson selects a club on the fourth hole during a practice round for the Masters. Picture: AP/David J. Phillip

Dustin Johnson favourite to join an elite trio in Masters history books

Down the stretch: Lee Westwood reacts after making a putt on the 16th hole during the final round of The Players Championship. Picture: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

True measure of Lee Westwood’s value to golf

End of the line?: Tiger Woods. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Can Rory McIlroy fill the shoes of Tiger Woods?

Happier times: But will we see Tiger Woods on a golf course again? (Picture: PA)

Tiger Woods needs all his resilience to launch his greatest comeback

Tiger Woods has had surgery after a serious car crash - the latest on his condit...

Retro ride: Mazda Cosmo Sport 110 S is a hero for the ages

England's Lee Westwood has won the Order of Merit for a third time (Picture: PA)

Lee Westwood’s longevity at the top his greatest achievement

Brilliant display: World number one Dustin Johnson celebrates after winning the Masters. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Records tumble as imperious Dustin Johnson sweeps rivals aside to claim first US...

Nightmare: Former champion Tiger Woods scored a 10 on the par three 12th hole - the highest single-hole score of his entire career. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Former Masters champion Tiger Woods makes a slice of unwanted history

Out on his own: Dustin Johnson waits to putt on the ninth hole during the third round. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Flawless world No 1 Dustin Johnson heading for US Masters triumph
DUSTIN JOHNSON had a place in the record books and a second major title in his sights as he took a commanding lead into the final round of the 84th Masters.

Tiger Woods of the United States talks with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the fourth tee during the first round of the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park. (Picture: Harry How/Getty Images)

PGA Championship - Koepka looks ominous, Woods and Rose in contention

Positive: Barnsley's Jacob Brown. Picture: Dean Atkins

QPR v Barnsley - Jacob Brown mentally stronger for the back nine

Tiger Woods: Turned Masters into a procession.

When Tiger Woods began his dominance of world golf - on this day

Danny Willett celebrates his Masters win in 2016 (Picture: PA)

Masters triumph is the spur for Danny Willett when golf returns

Winner: Rory McIlroy holds up the FedEx Cup trophy. Picture: AP Photo/John Amis

Rory McIlroy cashes in with revenge triumph

Matthew Fitzpatrick, of Sheffield

Darren Clarke to hit opening shot at The Open

Job done: Justin Rose walks off the course after his first round.

US Open: Putting power puts Justin Rose on top as Yorkshire duo make fine start

Matt Wallace reacts to missing his birdie put on 18th during day four of the Betfred British Masters at Hillside. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

US PGA - Apologetic Matt Wallace keen to control emotions at Bethpage

Marcus Kinhult celebrates his winning putt on the 18th hole. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Title-waiting game over as Marcus Kinhult wins British Masters

Gary Bowyer.

Gary Bowyer looking for footballing snookers at Bradford City

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament . (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Christa Ackroyd: Why Tiger Woods is the only person who saved Tiger Woods

Matt Fitzpatrick.

Sheffield golfer Matt Fitzpatrick ends on a high at Masters

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters.

Woods is back and ready to challenge Nicklaus

Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after sinking his putt to win during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods roars once again to clinch Masters triumph at Augusta

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Life comes full circle as Tiger Woods conquers Augusta

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Tiger Woods completes remarkable comeback by winning the Masters

Well done: Tiger Woods shakes hands with Ian Poulter on the 18th hole.

US Masters: Can Tiger Woods do it? Third round report and full leaderboard

Hero: Nick Faldo reacts after making a birdie on the third hole during the par-3 tournament at the Masters.

Darren Gough: How Nick Faldo’s Masters exploits got me hooked on golf

Tiger Woods hits his drive on the second hole during the first round of the Masters (Picture: David J Phillip/AP).

US Masters: Tiger Woods makes impressive start at Augusta but Rory McIlroy falte...

Feeling relaxed: Four-time winner Tiger Woods during a practice round ahead of the Masters. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Masters - Tiger Woods versus Rory McIlroy is familiar subplot as Danny Wille...

Rory McIlroy will become only the sixth man to achieve a career grand slam if he wins the US Masters next Sunday (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire).

US Masters: ‘Abraham Lincoln lost his first 13 elections so I’ve still got a lit...

Rory McIlroy poses with the trophy after winning The Players Championship golf tournament.

Players victor McIlroy is feeling confident ahead of Augusta tilt

Justin Rose is the fourth Englishman to be world No 1 after Nick Faldo, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood (Picture: Michael Dwyer/AP).

New world No 1 Justin Rose's rise to summit clouded by play-off loss to Bradley

Tiger Woods: If he earns a wildcard selection will have to stand down as vice-captain.

Woods and Mickelson set for Ryder Cup lifeline from Furyk

Champion smile: Brooks Koepka holds the Wanamaker Trophy after he won the PGA Championship.

USPGA: Even resurgent Tiger Woods can not stop Brooks Koepka

Tiger Woods walks off the 12th tee during the first round of the US PGA Championship in baking hot St Louis (Picture: PA).

US PGA: Change of shirt helps keep Woods in the hunt at Bellerive

Tiger Woods led around the turn on the final round of the Open at Carnoustie before errors on consecutive holes dropped him back to a tie for sixth (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

McIlroy welcomes the return of Woods the contender

Spot of bother: Jean Van der Velde in the Barry Burn at Carnoustie in 1999 contemplating playing a shot out of the water.

Bygones: Moment of madness as Van der Velde implodes with his shoes and socks of...