Woods commits to The Open after Masters comeback

Tiger Woods has confirmed he will tee it up at The 150th Open this summer after signing off his long-awaited return to competitive action by limping his way to a second career-high in as many days at The Masters.

The 15-time major winner's comeback captivated the golfing world at Augusta National, his first competitive event since November 2020, with Woods coming into the weekend as an outside contender for a sixth Green Jacket after rounds of 71 and 74 over first two days.

Woods' hopes ended with a six-over 78 on Saturday, his worst ever round at The Masters, with the 46-year-old in visible discomfort throughout the final day as he matched that total to end the week on 13 over.

The five-time Masters champion, wearing his signature red and black Sunday outfit, appeared in pain before his round even started and looked uncomfortable walking, although has already set his sights on a return to action later in 2022.

Woods said he 'will try' to get himself ready to compete at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills next month, 15 years on from winning the Wanamaker Trophy at the venue, although has committed to being at St Andrews - where he won The Open in 2000 and 2005 - later this summer.

"I won't be playing a full schedule ever again, so it will just be the big events," Woods told Sky Sports. "I don't know if I will play Southern Hills or not, but I'm looking forward to [The Open Championship] at St Andrews.

"That is something that's near and dear to my heart, I've won two Opens there, it's the Home of Golf and it's my favourite golf course in the world. I will be there for that one."

Playing alongside Jon Rahm, Woods made par at the first and got up and down from just over the back of the second green to set up a simple