Bangkok: Tiger Woods says he's looking forward to giving something back to Thailand, his mother's home country, when he makes a quick visit for the first time in ten years to play a one-day skins tournament next month.
The November 8 event is part of celebrations to mark King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th year on the Thai throne.
Woods said in a statement released yesterday by organisers he hopes to "win it all" and sees the event as "a good opportunity to give something back" to Thailand. His last visit was in 2000.
Prize money for the one-day event goes to charities overseen by the 82-year-old king.
Eight birdies
Paul Casey of England, Camilo Villegas of Colombia and Thailand's top player, Thongchai Jaidee, will also compete in the event. In Malaysia, Ricky Barnes fired eight birdies in a faultless 63 to lead the CIMB Asia-Pacific Classic on Thursday by a stroke from fellow American Ryan Moore, adds AFP.
The lanky Californian coped best in the searing heat at the PGA Tour's inaugural event in Southeast Asia, rolling in putt after putt on an impeccable course at Kuala Lumpur's Mines Resort and Golf Club.
