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Tiger Woods played a practice round at Congressional Golf Club in preparation for the Quicken Loans National, his first tournament in 109 days.

Tiger Woods played a practice round in advance of the Quicken Loans National on Wednesday, as he prepares to play in his first tournament in 109 days. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Quicken Loans National - Preview Day 3

Tiger Woods hits a tee shot during his practice round at Congressional Country Club. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Quicken Loans National - Preview Day 3

Woods walks with his agent Mark Steinberg during his practice round on Wednesday. Woods says he is playing 'pain free golf'. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Quicken Loans National - Preview Day 3

Woods plays a shot during his practice round at Congressional. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Quicken Loans National - Preview Day 3

Woods waits to hit during his practice round for the Quicken Loans National. Photography: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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