McIlroy and Lowry in top-10 at Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both posted rounds of 69 to climb into the top-10 midway through the second round the the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club.
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Pundits perplexed after Woods hands Thomas tampon at PGA event
Tiger Woods's apparent bid to prank playing partner Justin Thomas by handing him a tampon during the first round of the PGA Genesis Invitational has sparked some criticism of the 15-time major champion.
Tiger Woods gives tampon to playing partner after outdriving him
Tiger Woods has received a mixed reaction after handing Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him during the Genesis Invitational.
Tiger Woods draws mixed response over tampon prank
Tiger Woods has received a mixed reaction after handing Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him during the Genesis Invitational. Woods, who was making his return to top-level action for the first time since July, could be seen handing the product to Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee in the first round. Thomas immediately threw it on the floor as Woods could be seen laughing as he put his arm around his playing partner. "If anyone tries to cancel Tiger over this we riot. It's funny," Paige Spiranac, a well-known social media influencer, wrote on Twitter. "I need a LIV vs PGA tour Ryder Cup type event just so Tiger can give Phil (Mickelson) a tampon after out driving him." Others were less impressed with Woods's sense of humour, with renowned sports journalist Rick Reilly writing: "All his humor is gross and tops out at 7th grade." Woods was not asked about the incident following his opening round of 69 at Riviera but the third member of his group, world number two Rory McIlroy, admitted he had not enjoyed being outdriven by the 47-year-old.
'I was trying to calm myself all day' – Tiger Woods overcomes nerves to thrill fans in return to PGA Tour
Tiger Woods said that he was trying to remain as calm as possible despite the loud fans on his hotly-anticipated return to PGA Tour action at the Genesis Invitational. The tournament is Woods' first professional tournament since last July's Open Championship at St Andrews. Ad “It was a lot louder [than I expected].
WATCH | Tiger Woods thrills with Riviera finish: 'I was able to fight back'
15-time major champion Tiger Woods rolled back the years following the opening round of the Genesis Invitational on Thursday at Riviera Golf Course.
Tiger Woods finishes with flourish at Genesis Invitational on long-awaited PGA Tour return
Tiger Woods said he was delighted to finish with three straight birdies on his return to competitive golf after he carded a 2-under-par 69 in the opening round of the Genesis Invitational.
Rory three off lead as Tiger returns to PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy continued his mission to replace Scottie Scheffler at the head of the rankings as he posted four under during the first round of the Genesis Invitational.