Woods not thinking about titles record ahead of 2020 bow

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AFP San Diego
Last Updated : Jan 22 2020 | 9:50 AM IST

Tiger Woods says he is not thinking about breaking the record for PGA Tour victories as he prepares to tee off his 2020 campaign at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday.

The 44-year-old former world number one drew level with Sam Snead's long-time mark of 82 wins with victory at the Zozo Championship in October, and could set a new record this week at a course where he was won eight times before.

But a relaxed-looking Woods, who finished 2019 on a high after leading the United States to victory in the Presidents Cup in Melbourne, said Tuesday pulling clear of Snead is the last thing on his mind at Torrey Pines this week.

"That number, just trying to get to 83, I really don't think about it," Woods told a press conference.

"Because I still have to think about all the things I need to do to win the golf tournament. There's so many different shots I have to play. Strategy, thinking my way around the golf course. I'm more consumed in that."
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"It just takes time to accumulate wins. There were a number of years where I didn't play so there were some missed opportunities. But I'm playing again now so these are blessed opportunities and I didn't think I'd have these."
"That's one of the things I've noticed -- it's harder to do. But I've been able to win a few tournaments since I made my comeback and hopefully I can win a few more."
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First Published: Jan 22 2020 | 9:50 AM IST

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