Tributes flood in for Woods

Current players and one legend of the game have been paying tribute to Tiger Woods after the American’s record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour victory. Woods, 43, won the inaugural ZOZO Championship in Japan on Monday after rain delayed the conclusion of the event and has now equalled the mark set by the legendary Sam Snead back in 1965. The Florida resident’s triumph was even more amazing considering he underwent knee surgery just a few weeks ago and sets him up nicely for a shot at further major glory in 2020. His peers have been gushing in their praise for the 15-time major winner, while Jack Nicklaus, whose record of 18 majors Woods is still chasing, took to Twitter to express his delight at the feat. “Incredibly happy for Tiger and the game of golf on his 82nd PGA Tour win,” he tweeted. “For a number of years, all we wanted was to see Tiger healthy again, but for his quality of life. “But it’s very obvious that the surgery and the hard work Tiger put in resulted in quality of golf.” Australian Adam Scott added his voice to those congratulating the Masters champion, saying: “When he won the Masters this year your like Tiger’s now going to break Jack’s record of 18 majors, that’s a guarantee but then by August you’re sure if he’s going to play again after more surgery. “Now he comes back from a break of two months to win matches Sam’s record. He just never ceases to amaze.”