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Woods confirms place for the Open at St Andrews

ESPN staff
May 18, 2010
Tiger Woods has won the last two Opens to be held at the home of golf © Getty Images
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14-time major champion Tiger Woods has confirmed he will compete in The Open at St Andrews in July.

The 34-year-old, who made the announcement on his website, recently withdrew from the Players Championship during the final round with a neck injury and is expected to make a full recovery, despite not yet confirming a date for his return.

"I now need to take care of this condition and will return to playing golf when I'm physically able," Woods said in a statement.

The American will travel to the Open, which runs from July 15 - 18, with the aim of becoming the first player to become a three-time Open champion in Scotland after his emphatic victories in 2000 and 2005.

The world No. 1, triumphed at the Home of Golf by eight shots in 2000 and by five in 2005, and returned to the game at The Masters last month after spending time away from the game following revelations about his personal life. Woods recently confirmed his intentions to play in the US Open at Pebble Beach in mid June and will defend his AT&T National title in July.

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