First with the answer on every golf fan’s lips – when will tiger be back?

The question all sports fans wanted to know - when would Tiger Woods be returning to competitive golf after eight months out injured - was answered by Reuters after some long-term planning by our golf correspondent. He was tipped off by an aide of Woods that the announcement was imminent and our snap on February 19 - that the world No 1 player would be returning this week in California - beat AP by 16, BBC by 21 minutes and AFP by 28. Reuters followed up with an analysis on how Woods’ return would galvanise a sport which has suffered particularly from the financial crisis with falling attendances, viewing figures and sponsorship since his enforced absence with a knee injury in June last year.