Woods worked Royal Liverpool as if it were his backyard instead of a course he had seen only in pictures.Woods worked Royal Liverpool as if it were his backyard instead of a course he had seen only in pictures.
Split decision: Stewart Cink had to employ some creative legwork before closing out his opening-round 72 with a home-hole bogey from the sand at Hoylake.Split decision: Stewart Cink had to employ some creative legwork before closing out his opening-round 72 with a home-hole bogey from the sand at Hoylake.
While he continued to struggle, Bellesteros had the aid of his 15-year-old son Baldomero.While he continued to struggle, Bellesteros had the aid of his 15-year-old son Baldomero.
Whether off the tee or from the fairway, Woods was flawless with his iron play.Whether off the tee or from the fairway, Woods was flawless with his iron play.
Three shots behind after nine holes Sunday, Els hit a good bunker shot at 10 but failed to make birdie.Three shots behind after nine holes Sunday, Els hit a good bunker shot at 10 but failed to make birdie.
DiMarco's unlikely par on No. 14 Sunday was an electric moment for him and caused a roar that Woods didn't miss.DiMarco's unlikely par on No. 14 Sunday was an electric moment for him and caused a roar that Woods didn't miss.
Garcia's yellow outfit was hard to miss Sunday--and so were his putting woes.Garcia's yellow outfit was hard to miss Sunday--and so were his putting woes.
Tiger sinks his winning putt.Tiger sinks his winning putt.
Williams was there for Woods when the thrill of victory turned into tears for his late father.Williams was there for Woods when the thrill of victory turned into tears for his late father.
All of Royal Liverpool turns out for the trophy presentation ceremony on the 18th green.All of Royal Liverpool turns out for the trophy presentation ceremony on the 18th green.
Woods rode off with wife Elin having reaffirmed his status as golf's top man.Woods rode off with wife Elin having reaffirmed his status as golf's top man.
