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Tiger Woods will return to PGA Tour action later this month at Torrey Pines, where he has won seven Farmers Insurance Opens and the 2008 US Open

Tiger Woods will make his return to full-field PGA Tour action when he competes at the Farmers Insurance Open later this month.

Torrey Pines was the scene of Wood's solitary competitive action of the 2017 PGA Tour campaign, before the American took time away from the game to recover from a fourth back operation, but he made an encouraging return at the Hero World Challenge, finishing in a tie for ninth.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - DECEMBER 03:  Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the fourth green during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany, B
Image: Tiger Woods enjoyed an encouraging return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge

Ahead of Woods' return to the California course, we take a look at the numbers behind his eight - including the 2008 US Open - victories in the Farmers - formerly the Buick Invitational - to date.

ONE

Last year was the first time Woods missed the cut at Torrey Pines.

FOUR

The number of successive Farmers crowns the American claimed between 2005-08.

EIGHT

Woods collected his third Torrey Pines title in 2005
Image: Woods collected his third Torrey Pines title in 2005

The number of titles Woods has claimed at Torrey Pines during his illustrious career.

NINE

The seven-time Ryder Cup player for the United States started nine shots behind the leader at the halfway stage of the 1999 Buick Invitational.

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14

Woods claimed his 14th major title after an absorbing Monday play-off victory over Rocco Mediate.

15

Tiger became the first 15-year-old to capture the 15-17 Division in the Junior World championships at Torrey Pines in 1991.

16

The number of bunkers found by Woods during the last two rounds on his way to a two-shot victory over Charles Howell III in 2007 - his third straight win in the tournament.

51

Tiger Woods during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines North
Image: Woods has carded par or better 51 times at the California course

Coming into 2018, Woods has carded par or better 51 times from his rounds at the course which sits on the cliffs above La Jolla in California.

56

Since making his maiden appearance at the course in the 1998 Buick Invitational, the 14-time major champion has played 56 rounds.

62

The course record at Torrey Pines - set by Tiger in the third round at the 1999 Buick Invitational - saw the American card a blemish-free 10-under 62.

75

Woods finished 75th in fairways hit but still managed to triumph by eight shots in 2008.

76

The four-over score carded by Woods when he returned to action on the South Course last year. He followed it with a 72 on the North Course to miss the cut.

91

Tiger Woods defeated compatriot Rocco Mediate in the sudden death playoff at Torrey Pines
Image: Woods defeated compatriot Rocco Mediate in a sudden death playoff at Torrey Pines for US Open victory in 2008

The number of holes Woods played during the 2008 US Open which required an additional round before eventually securing victory at the first sudden-death hole.

266

The number of shots played over 72 holes by Woods during his maiden triumph in 1999 when he finished 22 under par - both scores equalling the record set by George Burns in 1987.

486,000

The prize money in dollars earned by Woods for his first victory in 1999.

1,098,000

The amount Tiger picked up for winning in 2013 - this year's first prize is $1.242m.

Watch the Farmers Insurance Open throughout the week live on Sky Sports Golf from January 25.

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