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Tiger Woods with $1.3 billion in earnings set to launch 2014 campaign at Torrey Pines
“Well, I’ve done well at Torrey Pines,” he replied, after losing a playoff to fellow American Zach Johnson for the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge which he hosts. “I’ve done pretty good. That’s my first tournament back.”
Woods comes off a highly successful 2013 campaign, having won a season-high five times on the PGA Tour and earning the circuit Player of the Year accolade, as voted upon by his peers.
The only blemish on an otherwise impressive resume was his failure to add another major title to his career tally of 14, which has stalled since his remarkable playoff victory for the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
“Pretty damn good year,” Woods said of his 2013 season. “Five wins, and you know, on some pretty good venues, so very pleased with the year. I’m really excited about the major championships in 2014.
“I’ve won at 3 of the 4 venues – Augusta National, Valhalla Golf Club (PGA Championship) and Royal Liverpool (British Open) – and on Pinehurst No. 2 (U.S. Open), I’m trending the right way, having finished third and second.
“But I still need to practice, work, grind and prepare, and have my game come together those 4 times a year. And I hope that will happen.”
Sources: ESPN; Reuters
