Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf next week official on Friday by committing to the PGA Tours season-opening Safeway Open in Napa, California.It is the first tournament of the 2016-17 season and Woods first event since the 2015 Wyndham Championship, where he tied for 10th more than a year ago. Since then Woods had endured a slow recovery and rehabilitation from two back surgeries in September and again in October of 2015.The PGA Tour announced the commitment.On Sept. 7, Woods announced it was his hope to return at the Safeway Open, the Turkish Airlines Open next month and the Hero World Challenge, an 18-player tournament his foundation runs in December.But Woods never formally committed to the Safeway, a procedural move that is required by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the tournament week. Such commitments are not binding -- players can withdraw at any time.When Woods tees off in the first round on Thursday, it will have been 417 days between official tournament rounds. Woods, who was ranked No. 1 in the world for a record 683 weeks, is now 767th. He was 257th following the Wyndham.My rehabilitation is to the point where Im comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do, Woods said in a statement on Sept. 7. Whether I can play depends on my continued progress and recovery. My hope is to have my game ready to go.Im looking forward to going to California for my foundation event (at Pebble Beach from Sunday-Tuesday) and Safeway. Im also excited to return to Turkey and Albany (in the Bahamas). It could be a fun fall. It was difficult missing tournaments that are important to me, but this time I was smart about my recovery and didnt rush it.Woods was at Hazeltine National last week as a vice captain to U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III. Although he was visible and spoke afterward about being honored to one day be considered to be captain, he did not address his health or whether or not he would play next week.The Safeway tournament has nonetheless been advertising Woods participation, along with that of Phil Mickelson, who welcomed Woods return and said he hoped to be grouped with him doing the first two rounds.The Turkish Airlines Open, Nov. 3-6, is the first of three European Tour events known as the Final Series. Woods played the tournament in 2013 and tied for third. He is likely getting an appearance fee to compete.The Hero World Challenge, Dec. 1-4, is an 18-player event that invites players based on the world rankings and major championships. Woods has an exemption as tournament host. Cheap Saucony Shoes Outlet . The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. China Saucony Shoes Outlet . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. http://www.sauconyoutletonline.com/ . Oaklands loss to Seattle clinched the ALs best record for the Red Sox with one day to spare in the regular season. "I think everybody was kind of watching," catcher David Ross said. "Demp (Ryan Dempster) came out before he went to the bullpen and was just yelling that they lost. Cheap Saucony Shoes Outlet Free Shipping . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington. Wholesale Saucony Shoes Outlet .Y. - Rob Manfred was promoted Monday to Major League Baseballs chief operating officer, which may make him a candidate to succeed Bud Selig as commissioner. Ferrari Academy driver Charles Leclerc says the late Jules Bianchi was on his mind when he took to the track for his first test with Ferrari on Tuesday.After impressing on his F1 debut with Haas during first practice for the British Grand Prix, Leclerc secured a test day with Ferrari on Tuesday. After finishing his track time at Silverstone, Leclerc opened up about his relationship with his mentor Bianchi, who died last year from injuries sustained at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.I knew him from when I was really, really young, he said. He was my godfather and he helped me with most of things in racing.Obviously now its hard without him because he always helped me, and I miss his hellp.ddddddddddddHe advised me really well in the past, and all his comments he gave me in the past I keep them in mind and try not to make the errors he told me not to do.Bianchi was also a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy up until the time of his death and Leclerc is sure he would have become a Ferrari race driver if he was still alive.Yeah. Jules was one of the talents who would have gone there if the things that happened hadnt have happened, he said. But Im definitely confident the driver academy will have someone who will make it into the top team. ' ' '