Tiger Woods struggles early, cards 75 in Round 3 of Hero World Challenge

The surprising, impressive play by Tiger Woods in his return to competition gave way to reality Saturday as he played and looked more like a golfer who has been away for considerable time. Woods struggled in the blustery Bahamas conditions at Albany Golf Club, failing to make a birdie until the 14th hole and falling well out of contention during the third round of the Hero World Challenge. Playing for the first time since undergoing spinal fusion surgery in April, the 41-year-old Woods blasted drives and sank putts during the first two rounds, only to struggle with all aspects during the third. Woods hit just two greens in regulation through 11 holes, the result of missed fairways and misjudged shots in the wind.