Major titles still top Woods' wish list

Tiger Woods, buoyed by a return to form in 2012, is hoping 2013 will yield the one thing that in his opinion makes a season great: a major golf title.

"Any time you get a chance to be part of history and put your name on the biggest trophies in our sport, it's a great year," said Woods, who owns 14 major titles but hasn't triumphed in one of the game's four premier events since 2008.

Woods spoke Tuesday at Sherwood Country Club, where he's preparing to defend his title in the World Challenge invitational that he hosts for the benefit of his charitable foundation.

He birdied the final two holes to defeat compatriot Zach Johnson by one stroke here last year and end a global victory drought, and then went on to win three PGA Tour titles in 2012.

"I'm very excited because last year at this point in time I was still not quite where I wanted to be physically," Woods said.

"This year has been fantastic in that regard. I've felt good. I've played a full schedule for the first time in a very long time, and I'm just very pleased with what I've done overall with my game." With various injuries behind him and the swing changes he has painstakingly implemented with coach Sean Foley apparently dialed in, Woods said all aspects of his game have come around.

AFP