Woods out to maintain strike rate

The Irish Times - 4th Nov 2009

: Tiger Woods believes a tried and tested winning mentality can allow him to maintain an impressive success rate in World Golf Championships events at this week’s HSBC Champions in Shanghai. The 33-year-old world number one headlines the star-studded field at Sheshan International Golf Club. And after claiming a 16th WGC title in 30 events played at this level at August’s Bridgestone Invitational, Woods will hope the newly-elevated status of the event will inspire him. He finished... Read full story at The Irish Times

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