Tiger Woods withdraws from Dubai Desert Classic with a 'bad back'

Woods failed to card a single birdie as he slumped to an opening 77 at Emirates Golf Club, two shots worse than his previous highest score in the event.

Former world number one Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic before the start of his second round due to a back injury.

No easy return for twice Dubai Desert Classic winner @TigerWoods, ranking 121th after 1st round pic.twitter.com/VUyh5KwGeL

— Xinhua Sports (@XHSports) February 3, 2017