Tiger in the hunt despite injury

Tiger Woods went through the pain barrier to begin his defence of the American Express world championship at Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny today – and amazingly went to the turn in 32 and shared the lead.

Every movement was an effort for the world number two because of a problem between his shoulder blades – and as well as letting out a yell as he hit off the second tee, he was crumpled up in agony at times.