Tiger roars into action

TIGER WOODS rolled into Co Kilkenny yesterday and his presence had an electrifying effect.

Major golf tournaments these days without Woods are not quite the same so the $5.5 million American Express World Championship beginning here tomorrow is certain to be a hit simply because of American’s presence.

He is fully rested having stayed away from the competitive scene since his brilliant but ultimately futile attempt to deprive Rich Beem of the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine four weeks ago and looks one very hungry Tiger.