Tiger still believes

TIGER Woods says he still believes he can beat Jack Nicklaus’s record of 18 Major victories despite the injury lay-off that has left him sidelined for more than a year.

The 40-year-old former world No 1 said that he had not given up hope of adding to his 14 Major victories.

Woods gave an enigmatic response when first asked whether he felt he could reach Nicklaus’s mark of 18 Majors.

“To be honest with you, no,” Woods replied. But asked if he accepted that eventuality, he added: “I’ve accepted I’m going to get more.”

When pressed later on whether he meant he still planned to break Nicklaus’s mark, Woods responded: “Correct.”

Woods has not won a Major since his victory at the US Open in 2008, and has not played competitively since August last year.

His comeback at the Safeway Open in California this month was shelved on the eve of the tournament, fuelling fresh fears about his fitness. – SuperSport