The Mercedes-Benz Championship that starts today in Hawaii is said to reveal a stronger-than-ever Tiger Woods, who already won the Target World Challenge – a charitable event organized by him - at the end of 2007.

Tiger made a remarkable comeback after the 10 week break, and is expected to set more records as the new 2008 PGA Tour season sets in. The recent year was a profitable one for the World No. 1, who already won 13 major titles in his career, and the youngest golf player to ever succeed in having such an amazing resume.

Steve Williams said in an Associated Press Interview that the 2007 Target World Challenge was Woods’ best moment and that “he’s in more control of his shots. I wouldn’t even compare the years because they’re so vastly different in the way he plays, the way he manages his game, his course strategy. He’s more equipped now.”

Last year’s seven-time winner said: I just can’t wait until the season starts. Obviously, I’ve got a lot of rooms for improvement, which is great fun. My bad shots aren’t as bad as they used to be. I just miss fairways or I just miss greens, but obviously not off the planet like they used to be. Just imagine if I could hit the ball the way I wanted to.”

For the time being, he is in a better shape than ever, and his adversaries will have a lot to put up with, if they want to stand a chance to any title this year. Phil Mickelson is restless and ready to take advantage at Woods’ slightest mistakes.