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Defending Champion Xander Schauffele smiles during the Tournament of Champions pro-am golf event, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)

5 questions for the new year from Tiger to the Olympics

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2019 file photo, Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Woods' victory at the Masters might not have been the most important sports story of 2019. It was certainly one of the most uplifting. Voters chose Woods' dramatic comeback at Augusta National as The Associated Press sports story of the year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Woods’ comeback at Masters named AP Sports Story of the Year

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

In this Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, Tiger Woods looks on before the first round of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J. The last time Tiger Woods was at Liberty National, he hadn't played in eight months and couldn't guarantee he would play again. So much has changed in two years as the FedEx Cup playoffs begin. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Woods rested, back not entirely ready for FedEx Cup playoffs

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

In this Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, Tiger Woods looks on before the first round of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J. The last time Tiger Woods was at Liberty National, he hadn't played in eight months and couldn't guarantee he would play again. So much has changed in two years as the FedEx Cup playoffs begin. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Tiger Woods rested, but back not entirely ready for FedEx Cup playoffs

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry walks arms outstretched on the 18th green as he goes on to win the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Column: Lowry’s British Open win caps off big year in majors

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Tiger Woods of the United States plays his tee shot on the 5th hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

The usual crowd support saw an unusual score for Woods

By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Associated Press

FILE - These are 2018 and 2019 file photos showing some of the golfers competing in the British Open golf tournament. Shown are: Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Gary Woodland and Tiger Woods. (AP Photo/File)

A capsule look at top contenders for British Open

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 16, 2019, file photo Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. Woods has played just three tournaments, 10 rounds, since he won the Masters. For only the seventh time in his career, he went from one major to the next without having played in between, and then he missed the cut at Bethpage Black in the PGA Championship. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

The new Tiger Woods manages his health more than his game

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, follows his shot off the seventh tee during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament, Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Latest: Tiger on wrong side of cut at PGA Championship

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Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker on the seventh hold during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Tiger Woods’ win at Masters still has Rory McIlroy in awe

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, April 14, 2019, file photo, Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Woods goes for his next major on May 16 when the PGA Championship starts at Bethpage Black. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Woods brings buzz to golf and to the PGA Championship

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Dustin Johnson lines up a putt on the sixth green during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, S.C., Sunday, April 21, 2019. Johnson was the third round leader but shot a six over par 77 during the final round. (AP Photo/Mic Smith) **FILE**

Column: Month between majors leaves little time to get ready

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2019, file photo, Tiger Woods waves on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga.Harold Varner III worked up the courage to ask a favor of Tiger Woods for a close friend, Daniel Meggs, battling colon cancer. Woods made a videotape message for Meggs on the Wednesday of the Masters, offering encouragement to the former Wake Forest golfer to keep fighting and to never give up hope. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Woods makes video for cancer victim on eve of Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

C.T. Pan puts on the traditional plaid jacket after winning the RBC Heritage golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, S.C., Sunday, April 21, 2019. Pan won with a 12-under par for his first PGA victory. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

C.T. Pan rallies to win RBC Heritage for 1st PGA Tour title

By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press

Tiger Woods smiles as he wears his green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New-look Tour Championship approved for world ranking points

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

A timeline of Tiger Woods’ career

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brooks Koepka hits on the 18th tee during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tiger makes a Masters logjam look even larger

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Jordan Spieth hits his tee shot on the third hole during the par-3 golf tournament at the Masters Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jordan Spieth hopeful Masters memories can help him end slump

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Tiger Woods gets a ball from his caddie on the driving range at the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Masters Notebook: ‘I’ll Take Tiger Woods for $1.2 Million’

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Rickie Fowler watches his tee shot on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Monday, April 8, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eyes wide open for Mitchell in Masters debut

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press