Tiger Woods opened with a 3-under 69 at the Hero World Challenge on Thursday, and he did one stroke better in the second round.
Woods hit another nice drive on No. 1 that led to an opening birdie.
1 hole
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1 birdie
2 back
*puts popcorn in the microwave* pic.twitter.com/MqCijfo38H
Woods then made a nice par putt on No. 2
Long par save on 2.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/ZQMPaeEzCn
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At the par-5 third, Woods made his second birdie of the day, and then he hit this nice approach to set up another birdie at No. 4.
🚨 Tiger Woods is tied for the lead. 🚨#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/olni9J8thv
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Following pars at Nos. 5-8, Woods crushed his second shot into the par-5 ninth.
271 yards to the hole.
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WOW. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/WK5Pd8PYte
And then he drained his eagle putt to take the lead.
Tiger Woods has taken the lead at the Hero World Challenge!#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/0onzBIK1go
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Woods added another birdie at the par-5 11th, but he three-putted No. 12 for his first bogey of the day.
Tiger's first bogey of the day comes on No. 12.
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He drops back into a tie for the lead at (-8). #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/puZwl8QG1f
At No. 17, Woods hit a gorgeous chip to save par.
Do not try this at home.
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Results may vary. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/Knl9bAWBTv
But on 18, Woods’ drive leaked right, and he decided to lay up from the native area, He was unable to save par, but he still managed an impressive 4-under 68 in the second round.
Round 2 is in the books. @TigerWoods opens with rounds of 69-68 in his return to competitive golf.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/0e2nLWUX3i
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