Tiger Woods confirms comeback date after recovering from injury
TIGER WOODS has confirmed comeback plans this autumn which include a stop-off on the European Tour.
Tiger Woods hits 3 in the water
Woods, who has not played competitively for more than a year after undergoing back surgery for the third time, has earmarked next month's Safeway Open in California for his return before an appearance at the Turkish Airlines Open - the opening event in the Tour's Final Series - on November 3.
"It could be a fun fall," said Woods, who will also compete in the Hero World Challenge in December.
"It was difficult missing tournaments that are important to me, but this time I was smart about my recovery and didn't rush it.
"My rehabilitation is to the point where I'm comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do.
"Whether I can play depends on my continued progress and recovery. My hope is to have my game ready to go."
Woods, who will act as a US assistant captain at this month's Ryder Cup, has slipped to No 711 in the world rankings in his prolonged absence.