[Golf Topic] Woods "Jojo Championship Title Defense~"

Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship last year, tying the PGA Tour record for the most victories with 82 wins.

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…The 'Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) is set to defend his title at the Zozo Championship (total prize money $8 million).

On the 24th (Korean time), he introduced via social media, "It's unfortunate that it cannot be held in Japan, but it will be excellently conducted at Sherwood Golf Club." The stage was established last year by the Japanese ZOZO Group, which operates the online fashion shopping mall ZOZOTOWN. This year, due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the tournament will begin its grand journey not in Japan but at Sherwood Golf Club in Thousand Oaks, California, USA. It opens on the night of October 22.

Woods achieved a 3-stroke victory (19 under par 261) through his first 'Japan expedition' in 13 years and reached the PGA Tour record for most wins (82 wins). This time, he has the opportunity to create a new history with his 83rd win. It is interesting that Sherwood is considered his 'winning stronghold.' The Hero World Challenge, a special event hosted by the Tiger Woods Foundation, has been held there 14 times, and he has collected the winner's cup 5 times. This increases the likelihood of his 83rd win.

He did not mention participation in The CJ Cup @ Shadow Creek (total prize money $9.75 million) held a week earlier. This tournament also moved from Korea to Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA due to COVID-19. Justin Thomas (USA) is dreaming of a second consecutive victory. For Woods, the highlight is the Masters in November. Last April, with a dramatic comeback victory, he marked his 15th major win after 11 years since the 2008 US Open, announcing the 'Return of the Emperor.'

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