Tiger Woods, coming off a Masters victory that snapped an 11-year major win drought, begins his quest for a 16th major title Thursday at the 101st PGA Championship.
The 43-year-old American superstar's electrifying triumph last month at Augusta National has made him the focus of attention at formidable Bethpage Black, the same course where Woods won the 2002 US Open.
"I feel great. I'm excited to get out there," Woods said.
"This is going to be a long week the way the golf course is set up and potentially could play. This could be a hell of a championship."
"You've got to hit it not only straight but you've got to hit it far."
"I need to give myself the best chance to win the events I play in... Sometimes that can be taking a little bit more breaks here and there, making sure I'm able to give it my best."
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