PONTE VEDRA BEACH (UNITED STATES) - Tiger Woods confirmed Friday that he will return to action in California next week after a 14-month absence as he attempts to resurrect his flagging career. "Out of action due to injury since August 2015, Tiger Woods will return to PGA Tour competition next week at the Safeway Open, the first event of the 2016-17 PGA Tour season," the PGA announced in a statement. "Woods officially committed today to the event, October 10-16 at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California." Woods said last month that he was targetting a return in Napa, saying his rehabilitation "is to the point where I'm comfortable making plans". Woods has not won a major since the 2008 US Open after battling a number of knee, leg and back injuries.

Source: Bangkok Post October 07, 2016 16:18 UTC