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Other golfers were so excited about Tiger Woods' return that they were asking for updates on him in the middle of their rounds

The 14-time major champion remains most important force in golf, even for his peers on the PGA Tour.

  • Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge has become the talk of the sports world.
  • Even his peers were excited. At least one golfer in the field asked on-course personnel for Tiger updates throughout his round.
  • Woods is five strokes off the lead at the midway point.
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Tiger Woods' return to competition has caused a stir among golfers of all skill levels, from weekend warriors to the best players in the world.

After spending much of 2017 recovering from yet another back surgery, Woods circled this week's Hero World Challenge as the site of his return. The comeback was sure to be a hit with the fans, but according to one player in the field, it was just as exciting for his peers on the course.

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