Woods moved into contention with a 3-under 69 yesterday after three birdies over five holes on the back nine in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, finishing two shots behind leader Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark (67).
"I've grown to understand what Sean (Foley) wants me to do and how my body is going to do those things and produce the numbers he wants me to produce," Woods said.
Olesen made seven birdies in his first 12 holes for a one-shot lead over 18-year-old Gareth Maybin of Northern Ireland (70) and Matteo Mannasero of Italy (65).
Rory McIlroy finished with a 72 after a two-stroke penalty for brushing away sand in front of his ball on the fringe at the ninth hole.
FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN: Kyle Stanley made more than enough birdies to offset one big mistake, giving him a 4-under 68 on the South Course at Torrey Pines and a one-shot lead.
Phil Mickelson could only manage a 68 on the North Course after opening with a 77 on the South. He missed the cut in his hometown tournament for the first time in 10 years.
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