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Published 08:26 24 Sept 2018 BST
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His driving was often wayward and his swing was a pale resemblance of the powerful motion he once gobbled his opponents with. But after plenty of resilience, hard work and determination, Tiger is back now.
His final round wasn't faultless, but it didn't need to be. He'd already done the hard work and a modest 71 was enough to land him his first PGA Tour victory in five years.
He's back just in time for the Ryder Cup, and it's a terrifying proposition for Team Europe.
The whole of Ireland was glued to the golf last night too, many of them hoping for a shootout between Rory and the American down the home straight.
That didn't materialise, as McIlroy faltered, but the Down man was one of the first to pay tribute to the golfing legend.
"Such a cool experience walking down the last hole with all that excitement! Onwards and upwards," he said.https://twitter.com/McIlroyRory/status/1044010356962734080 Shane Lowry is delighted to have the king back. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFbdVPnLtz/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=tgbv49pxnt32 Kieran Donaghy enjoyed his evening in front of the box. https://twitter.com/starryboy14/status/1043925496558497792 Jack McCaffrey compared this seismic night of golf to the return of Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter. https://twitter.com/jackmcc93/status/1043983554131226631 Tipperary hurler Paudie Maher was excited. https://twitter.com/podzo21/status/1043588747848286208 As was Paul Geaney, who even wrote a few words about Tiger recently. https://twitter.com/Geaney15/status/1043982275485011968 https://twitter.com/Geaney15/status/1043881736646656000 Kilkenny jockey David Mullins was also excited.
As was AP McCoy.
https://twitter.com/AP_McCoy/status/1043982756466839552
And legendary Kilkenny hurler Eddie Brennan, citing the words of Buff Egan said Tiger is a stallion man.

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