Tiger Woods has backed himself to win again on the PGA Tour ahead of a return to a familiar hunting ground at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

The 14-time major champion makes his first appearance at Akron since 2014, after getting back into the world's top 50 and secure a late invite with a tied-sixth finish at The Open last month.

Woods has impressed on the PGA Tour during his first full season for five years, finishing tied-second at the Valspar Championship and posting two further top 10s before his strong performance at Carnoustie.

The 42-year-old previously doubting whether he would be able to return to professional golf after undergoing surgery multiple times on his back, but now believes he is in a position to add to his 79 PGA Tour victories.