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Tiger Woods confirmed
for Deutsche Bank Open
Tiger Woods is set to play in Europe for the first time since the Sept. 11
terrorist attacks when he defends his Deutsche Bank Open golf title in May in
Germany, organizers said.
The world No. 1 ``isn't afraid of traveling now'' and will play at the May
17-20 tournament for a fourth straight year, said Nicolai Laude, a spokesman for
organizer Fairway Marketing GmbH.
Citing security risks following the attacks, Woods, 25, pulled out of the Sept.
20-23 Lancome Trophy in Paris. That decision contributed towards the postponement
of the following week's Ryder Cup until next year.
``It makes me happy I can give my confirmation,'' Woods said in a statement.
``I am already quite excited about seeing my fans and friends again in Germany.''
Woods may play in a 2002 European Tour event outside the continent like March's
Dubai Desert Classic before the German tournament, Laude said. He last played
in Europe at July's British Open.
Woods won the Deutsche Bank Open in 1999 and 2001 at the St. Leon-Rot course
near Heidelberg which will host the event again next year. He finished behind
Lee Westwood in 2000.
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