Ryder call caps amazing year for Woods

Playing

in the Ryder Cup will be the culmination of an amazing comeback season for Tiger Woods, one the 14time major champion feared might never happen after back surgery.

The 42-year-old American has shown flashes of the form that made him golf’s dominant player in younger days in his first campaign after spinal fusion surgery, a lastgasp operation to try and extend his legendary career. So far, Woods’ performances are steadily improving and the medical charts are showing no back issues after years of nagging problems. (AFP)