BETHPAGE - Tiger Woods, coming off a Masters victory that snapped an 11-year major win drought, begins his quest for a 16th major title Thursday at the 101st PGA Championship.
Sixth-ranked Woods starts off the 10th tee at 8:24 a.m. alongside defending champion and two-time US Open winner Brooks Koepka and reigning British Open champion Francesco Molinari of Italy. "When I started I wasn't even dreaming of playing against Tiger," Molinari said. "I feel lucky enough to have played with him many times now in many important moments."
Woods, nagged for years by back pain before 2017 spinal fusion surgery, has not played competitively since the Masters, making this only the sixth time in his career he has played back-to-back majors. "I need to give myself the best chance to win the events I play in... Sometimes that can be taking a little bit more breaks here and there, making sure I'm able to give it my best."
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