Tiger Woods has won his first tournament since 2013 with victory in the Tour Championship in Atlanta, the 80th PGA Tour title of his career.
Minutes earlier, Justin Rose left himself a tap-in birdie to move into a tie for fourth and seal the FedEx Cup title.
The ultimate prize. 🏆@JustinRose99 has capped a stellar season with the #FedExCup title.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/Yl3WOeaos2
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
But the day still belonged to Woods and thousands of his delirious fans spilled onto the 18th fairway to follow their idol to the green after his approach found a greenside bunker.
There are no words. 🐅
We're witnessing history.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/B7ctiJNFkU
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
Chants of "U-S-A" and "Tiger, Tiger" broke out before playing partner McIlroy could attempt his eagle putt, Rory McIlroy wisely then tapping in for his birdie in a disappointing 74 to leave the stage clear.
And, although Woods could not match it, he held his arms aloft in celebration of a brilliant win which many thought would never happen again.
HE'S DONE IT! 🏆@TigerWoods has earned his 80th win in storybook fashion at the @PlayoffFinale.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/P03HlMe0uI
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 23, 2018
Woods told Golf Channel: "At the beginning of the year that [winning] was a tall order, but as the year progressed and I proved that I could play and I found a swing and put pieces together I knew I could do it again,
"I was having a hard time not crying on that last hole. I said, 'Hey I could still blade this thing out of bounds'.
"Once I got the ball on the green I gave Joey [La Cava, his caddie] a high five because it was was done and I could handle that from there."
Full Report to follow
