Tiger Woods ‘excited to be a playing host’ in first appearance of 2024

• The 15-times major winner continues comeback from injury
• Genesis Invitational is his second event since 2023 Masters

Tiger Woods will make his first competitive appearance of 2024 in next week's Genesis Invitational. The 15-times major winner announced on social media that he was excited to be a playing host" at Riviera Country Club - in a tournament which benefits his foundation - as he continues his latest comeback from injury.

Woods underwent ankle surgery in April last year after withdrawing from the Masters during the third round and did not compete again until the Hero World Challenge in December. The 48-year-old finished 18th in the 20-man field in the Bahamas, but said after rounds of 75, 70, 71 and 72 that he was pleased with his progress.