'Magician' Tiger Woods has re-made his game and is suddenly playing his best golf in years

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• Tiger Woods on Friday took the lead at the Valspar Championship.
• While Woods' play on the first day was up-and-down, he finished tied for eighth and began the second day strong.
• Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee called Woods a "magician" and said Woods has re-created his game.
• While Woods isn't all the way back yet, notably struggling with his driver, his latest play has been the most encouraging development in years.

Tiger Woods' latest comeback attempt is off and running and looking more encouraging than any of his bids in recent years.

As of Friday morning, Woods moved into sole possession of the lead at the Valspar Championship, shooting five-under through 14 holes.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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