The world stays tuned to Tiger's tale

In a year of emotional highs and lows in global golf, Tiger Woods' comeback was the biggest story.

Tears were shed over the death of icon Arnold Palmer, but four first-time men's major champions, golf at the Olympics and Woods' return to competition from a 16-month layoff set the stage for more thrills in 2017.

Woods, a 14-time major champion with 79 career US PGA Tour triumphs, made his long-awaited return two weeks ago following a long absence while recovering from back surgery.