Tiger Woods to Make 2017 Debut at Torrey Pines

LA JOLLA, CA – Tiger Woods will make his 2017 debut at Torrey Pines.

The golf pro on Wednesday officially committed to play in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla.

“We’re thrilled our fans will have the opportunity to see Tiger in addition to what is already a very strong field for the Farmers Insurance Open,” Century Club CEO Peter Ripa said in a statement. “He has experienced tremendous success at Torrey Pines and in our tournament, and we couldn’t think of a better place for him to start the year. Tiger’s presence will add to a deep and talented field that includes many of the top stars in the game as well as some exciting up-and-coming players.”

Woods won the Farmers Insurance Open in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2013. The 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, which is scheduled for Jan. 26-29, is expected to be his first official PGA Tour event since the Wyndham Championship in August 2015.

In related news, Woods recently said he was impressed by President-elect Donald Trump's golf swing.

The two played a round of golf together in December at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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