Tiger Admits Money Played Role in Starting Season Overseas
Published at(ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates) — Tiger Woods said that the appearance fee he receives for playing in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship factored into his decision on where he would start his 2012 season.
Woods isn’t the only golfer participating in the event. The tournament boasts the top four players in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Woods decision to play in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship means he will miss the chance to play at the Farmers Insurance event at Torrey Pines, a tournament he has won six times.
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