Hamilton hails wounded Tiger

British Open champion Todd Hamilton was not surprised to see Tiger Woods only two strokes behind him going into today’s second round of the American Express world championship at Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny – even knowing he was in pain every step of the way.

“Healthy or hurt, he’s got a big heart,” said Hamilton of the world number two, whose four-under-par 68 was a miraculous effort considering the agonies he had to endure.