Five years after winning his last PGA Tour event, Tiger Woods has claimed the 2018 Tour Championship in outstanding style tonight.
Coming into the final day with a three-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, the Irish golfer's chances quickly faded as Woods demonstrated some of the form of old.
Never once looking like he was going to shirk the lead and crumble under the pressure, Woods pushed out further ahead as a series of potential challengers came and went.
As he approached the final few holes on the Atlanta golf course, it would have taken a serious calamity for his strong lead not to prove enough.
However, no such outcome ever looked remotely likely.
As a result, Woods was afforded the opportunity of carrying out the final few holes of the round amid raucous support from fans who could scarcely believe their luck.
Finishing up on the 18th, what appeared to be everyone at the course had amassed around the green just waiting for him to putt his final shot.
Amid cheers of 'Tiger, Tiger, Tiger', Woods finished with aplomb to a deafening roar.
The throng of fans swarming the 18th green around Tiger Woods: pic.twitter.com/hJmh9fwXNt
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 23, 2018
HE'S DONE IT! 🏆@TigerWoods has earned his 80th win in storybook fashion at the @PlayoffFinale.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/P03HlMe0uI
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
As was said in commentary; "The golfing world goes back to normal."
They weren't the only ones joyous at what was unfurling before them, and the sheer excellence with which Woods was performing.
Jesus tiger woods is in some shape considering the operations he’s had and problems physically
— Eddie Brennan (@NedzerB13) September 23, 2018
Tiger in contention on the final day is all golf needs! Different buzz when he’s in with a shot! C’mon Tiger 🐅🏌🏾♂️
— Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86) September 23, 2018
That’s the problem when you play golf with tiger, you know the fans are only interested in tiger, and that can mess with your head I reckon
— Ronnie O'Sullivan (@ronnieo147) September 23, 2018
One of sports great sights. TIGER on a Sunday wearing red #ruthless #blood #pga
— Seánie Tobin (@Tellytobin) September 23, 2018
🐯🐯🐯
— Sean O'Sullivan (@SeanTheStorm147) September 23, 2018
Tiger should see it out now. Playing steady. Great to see him back to his best. Rory all over the shop.
— Joe Dooley (@DooleyJoe) September 23, 2018
From one goat to another I can only imagine what @TigerWoods is feeling today... pumped to be watching this today!! Have fun out there today my man!!!
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) September 23, 2018
This birdie on the 13th was enough to put Woods five shots clear, and demonstrated the kind of mood Woods was in.
13th hole.
13 feet.
13-under.@TigerWoods leads by 5 with 5 to play.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/r5UXx4JXTb— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
That being said, the 42-year-old did have a little bit of luck on his side throughout.
Wow.
A big break for Tiger Woods.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/etE6VJksjW— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
With the 2018 Ryder Cup in France to come next week, Team Europe will undoubtedly be aware that should this Tiger Woods make an appearance, thing could be difficult indeed.
