Casey was openly emotional in the immediate aftermath of a victory that will provide a boost to his prospects of making a fourth Ryder Cup appearance and, if the games happen, an Olympic debut in British colours.
While he didn’t play competitive golf for more than a year, it’s easy to forget that Tiger Woods’ return is still in its infancy. That doesn’t mean the 41-year-old has lowered his expectations.
Tiger Woods is contesting a European Tour event for the first time since the 2015 British Open at St Andrews. Watch his opening salvo on pro-am day here.