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Anthony Kim's return to competitive golf after 12 years included a shank and a six-over 76, placing him at the bottom of the leaderboard in the LIV Golf debut in Jeddah. Despite the struggles, Kim avoided any double bogeys and showed signs of improvement after the shank. His performance was in line with realistic expectations, and he now aims to chip away at the rust as he continues to compete.
Tiger Woods made a return to competitive golf at the Genesis Invitational, shooting a one-over 72 with five birdies but also a disastrous shank on the 18th hole. Woods admitted to the rare mistake, attributing it to back issues, and expressed it had been a while since he last shanked a shot. Despite the blunder, Woods remains one win away from breaking the record for the most wins on tour all time.
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.
Jordan Spieth overcame a shank on the 8th hole to shoot a 2-under 69 on the first day of The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Despite the early setback, Spieth managed to recover and birdied three holes on the back nine. He expressed satisfaction with his round and compared the course to Royal Birkdale, where he won the Open Championship in 2017. Spieth currently sits three shots off the lead.