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aobama52
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Tiger Woods' wayward putting leaves him seven back at AT&T
The revival of Tiger Woods' golf game, which he says is a work in progress, continues this weekend at the AT&T National. callaway ft-iz driver Then again, it might not continue: Woods struggled home Thursday with a 3-over-par 73 at Aronimink Golf Club, leaving him seven strokes back of first-round leaders Arjun Atwal, Joe Ogilvie, Jason Day and Nick Watney. Woods is certainly on the cut line, with 18 holes to play before weekend qualifiers are set. taylormade burner superfast driver His game was sound off the tee but frustrating for him on the greens. He took 30 putts Thursday, just under the field average, but one fewer than each of the four players who share the lead. "If I keep hitting it like this, I'll be fine," said Woods, who has yet to win this season. "The putts will start going in." Woods' skills haven't been as sharp since he returned to the PGA Tour at the Masters in April after a self-imposed exile following a well-publicized sex scandal. callaway x-24 hot irons In 18 rounds he has posted six over-par scores. The AT&T National benefits his foundation, Ishiner and the tournament carried his name as host until the recent upheaval. He's still involved, but some things he once did in marketing the tournament are now handled by his staff. taylormade r9 super tri driver Woods joined Jon Bon Jovi on Wednesday discount golf "We couldn't have asked for a better reception," Woods said. He said the party had little to do with his performance Thursday. "I've run a few tournaments over the years and played in them," said Woods, who won the AT&T last year at Congressional. "I got plenty of sleep last night. I was ready to go. taylormade r9 irons Unfortunately, I just didn't perform." As so often r" of misreads and bad luck on putts that were struck properly. Atwal, taylor made r9 irons who was one of the last players to get into the AT&T, practices a lot with Woods in Florida. They played nine holes Tuesday. "I know he didn't play a great final round (at the U.S. Open)," Atwal said. "But he's getting better. His ball-striking has gotten a lot better." You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. r9 irons The No. 2-ranked Phil Mickelson, who missed a chance to become No. 1 at the U.S. Open, gets another opportunity at the PGA-ranked Scottish Open this weekend at Loch Lomond, which Woods has decided to skip. Should Mickelson finish first or second in Scotland, he will unseat Woods from the top ranking he's held since June 2005.
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