Pavin boosted by return of Woods

AMERICAN Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin is unconcerned by Tiger Woods’ inactivity this year after the world number one returned from his self-imposed exile with a top 10 finish at the Masters last week.

Woods finished tied for fourth at Augusta after five months out following the 14-time majors winner’s well-documented problems away from the course.

The 34-year-old has yet to indicate when he will next play after revealing he plans to take another break from golf, although Woods is set to feature at the US Open in June after the United States Golf Association confirmed they had received his entry.