David Rickman, the R&A's executive director of governance, has led the overhaul of rules that will be implemented on 1 January 2019
Golf's governing bodies have confirmed a radical overhaul of the game's rules to be implemented in 2019.
The R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA) have made alterations to proposals released for public consultation last year.
Woods won the last of his 14 majors at the 2008 US Open
Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods will play in two upcoming PGA Tour events as he prepares to return to the Masters at Augusta next month.
The 42-year-old American will play in next week's Valspar Championship near Tampa and the following week's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando.
Steve Stricker (left) served as the US captain during last year's Presidents Cup victory, with Woods as his assistant
United States captain Jim Furyk has named Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker as his vice-captains for the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris.
America, who beat Europe in 2016 at Hazeltine, will attempt to retain the trophy from 28-30 September.
Tiger Woods made his PGA Tour debut at The Riviera in 1992 at the age of 17
Tiger Woods will continue his competitive comeback at the Farmers Insurance Open later this month.
The 14-time major winner underwent back surgery last April and was sidelined for almost 10 months.
Tiger Woods made his first appearance since February at the Hero World Challenge in December
Tiger Woods says he struggled to walk and needed help getting out of bed during his recovery from a back injury.
The 14-time major winner underwent back surgery in April and was sidelined for almost 10 months.
