Phoenix opener for Tiger

Former world number one Tiger Woods has confirmed he will start his 2015 season at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, arguably the most raucous event on the PGA Tour. 

Woods suffered an injury-plagued 2014 which saw him undergo back surgery, fail to qualify for the FedEx Cup play-offs or Ryder Cup and split from coach Sean Foley before hiring a new “swing consultant”, Chris Como, in November.

After missing the cut in the US PGA Championship in August, the 39-year-old had a lengthy spell on the sidelines before returning to action in December at his Hero World Challenge, where he finished joint last in the 18-man field.