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Tiger Woods briefly takes lead, in contention at Hero World Challenge

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Tiger Woods offered a blast from the past on Friday afternoon -- and just maybe a glimpse into the future.

In just his second competitive round after a 10-month injury absence, Woods posted a 4-under 68 at the Hero World Challenge, moving him into contention for his first victory in four years entering the weekend.

Woods played near-flawlessly on the front-nine at Albany Golf Club. He opened with a birdie on the first hole after knocking a wedge to 4 feet, then added two more birdies in the next three holes.

Following a stretch of four pars, he reached the par-5 ninth hole in two, then drained a 20-foot eagle putt to grab sole possession of the lead.