Tiger set to roar in Sydney after 15 yrs

Former World No 1 Tiger Woods will tee off in Sydney for the first time in 15 years after being confirmed yesterday as a starter at the Australian Open in November.

The troubled 14-time major champion has not won since the 2009 Australian Masters in Melbourne and will be hoping The Lakes course, regarded as one of the best wet-weather courses in the region, can help turn around his fortunes.

"I'm very excited to be competing in the Australian Open," Woods said in a statement.