Tiger Woods gives tampon to playing partner Justin Thomas after outdriving him

Tiger Woods, right, has come in for scrutiny after handing playing partner Justin Thomas a tampon during the Genesis Invitational (Ryan Kang/AP)

Tiger Woods has received a mixed reaction after handing Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him during the Genesis Invitational.

Woods, who was making his return to top-level action for the first time since July, could be seen handing the product to Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee in the first round.