His wit is something that Tiger Woods has kept limited to his close circle of friends. That, now steadily is coming out in the public environment - in his statements, in his press conferences and chats with various people. It was on open display as he readied himself for another comeback at the Hero World Challenge this week. Above all, he is more open and relaxed after going through all that he has in the last decade.

Tiger Woods of the United States looks on during the pro-am prior to the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on November 29, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas. Pic/AFP