Tiger Woods has won The British Open three times and will be looking to replicate the form he produced in 2006 which saw him take the trophy at Hoylake.Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images
But Woods faces a tough challenge to win at Royal Liverpool given he only returned to the PGA Tour in June after recovering from surgery on a back injury.Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
He has admitted as much after going six years without winning a major championship. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Woods says it's becoming harder to win a major championship given the athleticism and talent of his fellow professionals. Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
The current World no. 7 has played three practice rounds at Hoylake in preparation for this year's Open.Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images
Although he may not be the favorite this time round, the British Open is a tournament Woods has reveled in over the years, winning the Claret Jug three times.Andrew Redington/Getty Images