Tiger Woods tops first PGA event in Japan



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PGA is hosting its first official event in Japan this fall.

It will not be sending Team B.

Calling Japan one of his "favorite countries", Tiger Woods announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he would participate in the first ZOZO championship.

Woods can also play an exhibition game in Japan

The tournament will be held October 24-27, outside of Tokyo, at the Accordia Golf Country Club Narashino.

Woods' agent Mark Steinberg told ESPN that Woods could participate in an exhibition during the trip to Japan similar to the Thanksgiving weekend match he played against Phil Mickelson last year.

"We have not set up what the field will look like," Steinberg said. "What would be the size of the land? What kind of format would they play? The exact date? We would like to do it at the very first PGA Tour event in Japan. "

Woods has just won his fifth Masters win and his first major victory since 2008.

Its resurgence is a boost for the PGA and will provide the tour with a remarkable entry into a new country.

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Augusta, Georgia – April 11: Tiger Woods of the United States looks from the 15th green during the first round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 11: A gallery of patrons watch as Tiger Woods of the United States crosses the 16th green during the first round of the Masters at the Augusta Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 11: Xander Schauffele of the United States moves to the 13th green in the first round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 11: Tiger Woods of the United States plays a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Jon Rahm, from Spain, leaves the bunker at the 16th hole during a practice session for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Matt Slocum)

Billy Horschel launches his club on the fourth hole in the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Matt Slocum)

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits hard on the first tee in the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Augusta, Georgia – April 12: Tyrrell Hatton of England reacts to a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland jumps through Rae's Creek on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2019 in Augusta, in Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 11: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts on the 15th green in the first round of the Masters at the Augusta Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 11: Tyrrell Hatton of England reacts on the 13th green during the first round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 14: Tiger Woods of the United States plays a shot of the 12th start in the last round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 14: Tiger Woods of the United States plays his third start shot in the last round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 14: Brooks Koepka of the United States crosses the Sarazen Bridge on the 15th hole during the last round of the Masters at the Augusta Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Augusta, Georgia – April 14: Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after sinking his putt to win in the finals of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)

Tiger Woods reacts while he wins the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Chris Carlson)




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