Hero World Challenge - Final Round
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NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods sure didn't look as though he hasn't competed in 15 months.

Coming back from two back surgeries and the longest break from golf in his career, Woods missed only one green and ran off three straight birdies Thursday in the Hero World Challenge. He ended the front nine with his lone bogey and made the turn at 3-under par.

He was tied for fourth midway through the round against an 18-man field at Albany Golf Club.

Curiosity was greater than expectations for Woods, who has been plagued by injuries until he finally shut it down. This is his first competition since Aug. 23, 2015, when he tied for 10th in the Wyndham Championship.

He looked like anyone in the field, hitting big drives and plenty of tight irons.

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