Tiger Woods rises in OWGR despite sudden departure from Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods hasn't been seen on the PGA Tour for a while, but after his comeback at the Hero World Challenge, he made a significant leap in the global rankings.

Tiger Woods rises in OWGR despite sudden departure from Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods (pic credit- CNN)

Tiger Woods’s recent surge in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) has sparked renewed discussions about the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. Despite participating in only a few tournaments since his return from injury. Woods has made an impressive leap of 430 places, securing a spot within the Top 900 golfers in the world.

After being away from the PGA Tour for an extended period, Woods saw a major decline in his world rankings, dropping to a career-low position outside the top 1,000 golfers globally. However, upon his return, it was anticipated that he would encounter some obstacles, and indeed, there were still signs of rust in his game. Despite finishing second last at the Hero World Challenge, where he competed with the top players around the world, Woods managed to experience a significant rise in the world rankings.

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The remarkable advancement is thanks to the ranking points provided at the prestigious PGA Tour tournament. Consequently, Woods benefited greatly and saw a significant rise in the rankings. The timing of this achievement is vital for the OWGR, as it coincides with the increasing anticipation for LIV Golf to be formally recognized by the ranking system.

This week, Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV, has once again stirred up controversy with the OWGR. He mentioned that “Professional golf currently lacks a genuine and worldwide scoring and ranking system. The absence of trust or clarity does not benefit fans or players if the top player performances are not acknowledged.”

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Which competition will Tiger Woods be competing in next?

Tiger Woods, a legendary golfer with 15 major championships under his belt, is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. The Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Course was the PGA Tour’s second signature event that took place recently. This tournament marked the comeback of Tiger Woods, who made his official PGA Tour start after almost a year.

Tiger Woods (pic credit- The Mirror)

Regrettably, Woods had to pull out of the tournament in the second round because of illness. As he focuses on getting back in shape, there is a lot of interest in his future schedule and which tournament he will participate in next.

When can fans anticipate Woods making a comeback on the field? Woods cleared his intention to take part in at least one tournament every month during his comeback at the Hero World Challenge. This strategy will enable him to skip less competitive tournaments on the tour.

Woods could think about joining the Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass starting on March 14th. This renowned tournament is regarded as one of the most significant golfing events of the year.

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