Tiger Woods to return at Memorial Tournament in Ohio

Woods has struggled for form since his return to the sport

Tiger Woods will return from injury to defend his Memorial Tournament title next week in Ohio even though he is still not completely fit.

Earlier in May the 34-year-old Woods withdrew from the Players Championship only seven holes into his final round because of a neck injury.

"Although I'm not 100%, I feel much better and look forward to competing next week," said the world number one.

At the 2009 Memorial Tournament, he hit a final-round 65 to win by one stroke.

"The doctors advised me to take a week off and rest, which I did," said Woods, referring to his rehabilitation regime following his withdrawal from the Players Championship.

"They prescribed physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication and soft-tissue massages, which I'm continuing with."

The Muirfield Village tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus, which Woods has won four times, will help serve as preparation for the US Open two weeks later at Pebble Beach.

As well as the Memorial and the US Open, Woods has also confirmed that he will play at the Open and the AT&T National.

The 14-time major champion has played only three events since returning from a self-imposed five-month exile following extra-marital revelations.