“Tiger Woods: Return of the Roar” Prime Time Film Announced for ESPN

ESPN has announced a new prime time film titled Tiger Woods: Return of the Roar, documenting the historic comeback season of Tiger Woods.

  • The new prime time film chronicles the 2017-18 season that saw Woods overcome career-threatening back surgery to win on the PGA TOUR for the first time in five years.
  • The film will culminate with Woods’ victory at the 2018 TOUR Championship in Atlanta, the 80th of his PGA TOUR career.
  • It will also include never-before-seen content, including multiple interviews with Woods providing behind-the-scenes access to PGA TOUR events central to Woods’ return, including the Valspar Championship and the TOUR Championship.
  • The film will also feature Woods’ growing role as a leader and mentor on the PGA TOUR, highlighting his role as Captain’s Assistant at the 2017 Presidents Cup and the announcement made in March that he will captain the U.S. Team at the 2019 Presidents Cup in Australia.
  • More than 60 interviews with PGA TOUR players as well as various professional athletes will also be featured, all offering unique context to Woods’ comeback.
  • Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava, also provides insight on his front-row seat to Wood’s comeback.
  • The film was directed by PGA TOUR Entertainment in conjunction with ESPN.
  • Tiger Woods: Return of the Roar will air on Sunday, December 30 at 9 PM EST on ESPN.

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