Woods hosts the tournament and has a strong field to contend with his on his return to the sport.
He went round with Patrick Reed yesterday and tees off with Justin Thomas today.
Race to Dubai winner and runner up Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose are involved in a mainly American field.
Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama goes off first with Francesco Molinari with Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar last to start.
Woods claims he feels good but is not putting himself under any pressure to add to his 14 Major victories.
“This is very different. Last year I was still struggling with the pain,” Woods said.
“Looking back, it was like I was hitting in slow-motion. [The injury] been a slow, degrading process.
“Now looking back on it, I didn’t have much at all.
“To be able to do what I’ve been doing the last few weeks has been a lot of fun.
“I’ve played some great rounds with the guys back at home.”
