Tiger Woods has outlined the role his children played in getting him back to competitive golf following the high-speed car crash that threatened to end his career.
The American made a remarkable return to the professional game this April, defying the doubters to take to the first tee at The Masters in Augusta. He also played the US PGA and The Open Championship, where he received an emotional ovation as he walked down the 18th.
But this weekend he's been out on the course with son Charlie at the PNC Championship. The pair wowed fans with a 13 under par 59 on Saturday, but couldn't maintain momentum on Sunday, following up with a 66 to finish joint eighth on 20 under par.
But it was speaking after the first round that Woods outlined the important of both Charlie and daughter Sam during his rehabilitation. Asked whether they gave him inspiration during his lay-off, he replied: "Each and every day.
"Just to be able to see their faces and see their smiles and to hear their words of encouragement. I’ve had some tough days, as he’s (Charlie's) known, but just to have their support and their love, you know.
"I’m not going to get teary-eyed here - but it has meant so much to me to be able to get to this point in life. And forget the stage that we’re playing on, but just to get to this point in life."
Prior to the event, Tiger had been forced to admit that his boy, 13, was now outdriving him as he looks to follow in his famous dad's footsteps. And during a flurry on Saturday, where the pair picked up nine shots in eight holes, it looked a case of like father like son around the greens.
It was Team Singh, consisting of Vijay and son Qass, who eventually took the honours is Orlando though, finishing on 26 under par. Team Thomas, with American star Justin and dad Mike, and the duo of John Daly and John Daly Jnr, were joint second.
Woods, 46, is yet to confirm his professional schedule for 2023. He is however, expected to again play at Augusta in April, conceding at the PNC he was still hitting the ball well it as just the movement in-between that was "tougher."
