"Tiger Woods' Return to PGA Tour Marred by Back Spasms and Brutal Shank"

Tiger Woods' return to full-field PGA Tour event at the Genesis Invitational was marred by a shank on the 18th hole, leading to a 1-over par first round. Despite battling back spasms, Woods showed flashes of brilliance but struggled for consistency. He expressed nerves and the challenge of transitioning from practice to competitive play after a long layoff. Currently eight shots behind leader Patrick Cantlay, Woods hopes to improve his performance in the upcoming rounds and manage his physical challenges as he aims to play more frequently.