Tiger Woods clawed his way to the Tour Championship, clinging to the lead all day and surviving a couple of rattling back-nine bogies.
Woods led by as many as five strokes on the final round, but saw his lead cut to 2 strokes. He ended the day two shots over Billy Horschel.
Congratulations, @TigerWoods.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/UZq7FDabg7
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
The throng cheered him up the fairway and chanted "Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!" as he knocked in the final putt.
He got support on social media from President Donald Trump and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
Tiger is playing great. Looks like a big win could happen. Very exciting! @TigerWoods
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2018
From one goat to another I can only imagine what @TigerWoods is feeling today... pumped to be watching this today!! Have fun out there today my man!!!
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) September 23, 2018
Woods' last win was in 2013 at the Bridgestone Invitational. He was ranked 1,199 in December when he returned to golf and could soon be listed as high as No. 13.
Congratulations to our boss on winning the Tour Championship today, marking it his 80th PGA Tour victory and a comeback for the ages. - TGR #TW80 pic.twitter.com/A0ZR8WceRc
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 23, 2018
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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