Woods splits with swing coach and will go it alone in new year

GOLF: Former world No.1 Tiger Woods has split with swing coach Chris Como after three years together.

The 14-time major winner (above), who had back surgery in April, said he will work alone in 2018.

‘Since my fusion surgery I’ve been working hard to relearn my own body and golf swing,’ said the 41-year-old.

‘For now, it’s best for me to continue to do this on my own. I’m grateful to Chris Como for his past work, and I have nothing but respect for him.’

Woods returned from his latest injury setback with four rounds at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas earlier this month, his first tournament since withdrawing from February’s Dubai Desert Classic with back spasms.

In a statement, Como, an expert in biomechanics, said: ‘Tiger is ready to have an incredible next run in his career.

‘I’m eager to watch what will be one of the most exciting sports comebacks of all time. I will continue to be a close friend and resource to him.’