“I’m not tournament sharp yet,” Woods said Tuesday at his pre-tournament news conference. “I’m still not there. These are 20 of the best players in the world and I’m not sharp enough to compete against them at this level. So when I’m ready to compete and play at this level, then I will.” If that sounds regurgitated, it’s because it is.

The host won’t be playing but the field includes nine of the top 19 in the world including No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.