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Tiger Woods sets his sights on Masters return in April

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Tiger Woods reflects on his 15 months out due to injury ahead of last month's Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods is confident he will be in the line-up for the Masters in April as he continues his measured comeback from injury.

The 14-time major winner, who returned to golf in December at the Hero World Challenge following a 15-month injury lay-off, has committed to a busy schedule which will see him open his 2017 season at this week's Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, live on Sky Sports.

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All being well, he hopes to tee it up at Augusta having missed out last April as Danny Willett savoured his glorious moment in the spotlight.

"I have played one time in the last 18 months," Woods said. "I just need to get in some tournament golf. I am looking forward to it.

Tiger Woods during round three of the Hero World Challenge
Image: Woods made his competitive comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December

"I feel I am strong enough to handle the workload. I sat out long enough. I have been on the sidelines so long. I am hoping to get everything right so I can play. I am thinking about it (Masters) now.

"I would love to play and I would love to win. I'm hoping I can get everything right, so yes, I'm looking forward to it."

The famous fist pump made a reappearance after he saved par from 25 feet at the 16th
Image: The famous fist pump made a reappearance at the Hero World challenge

After the Farmers at Torrey Pines, Woods will fly off to United Arab Emirates for the Dubai Desert Classic from February 2-5, followed by the Genesis Open at Riviera on February 16-19.

He then travels home to Florida to take part in the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens from February 23-26.

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