Woods comeback confirmed

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PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem revealed on Thursday evening the 33-year-old had committed to play in the event in Arizona.

Woods has been out of competitive action since winning the US Open in June last year after having reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee the following week.

On his own website Woods said: "I'm now ready to play again.

"Elin and our new son Charlie are doing great. I've enjoyed my time at home with the family and appreciate everyone's support and kind wishes."

Woods' victory at the US Open last June was his 10th victory in his last 13 tournaments - and in the other three he was second twice and fifth in the other.

He has held on to the world number one spot throughout his lengthy lay-off, although Sergio Garcia has cut his lead to just over two points and could have gone top in the next two weeks if Woods had not returned.

Among those 10 victories was the Match Play and, assuming there are no withdrawals, he will begin his defence against Australian Brendan Jones, 64th in the world.

Woods described his victory at Torrey Pines as "probably the greatest tournament I've ever had."

He had to play more holes than he ever has for his 14 major victories - 91 in all - but he was referring, of course, to the fact that he not only needed knee reconstruction surgery, but also had a double stress fracture in his left leg.