Woods, ranked 11th, skipped this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational with what Steinberg said was back stiffness. Woods also missed last week's Honda Classic and the WGC Mexico Championship the week before that.
The 29-year-old's club twice moved sand from behind his ball as he set up his shot from a waste bunker in the third round of the tournament on Friday.
Woods for the second straight day equalled the day's best card at 67 playing partner Justin Thomas had the other 67.
"Tiger's return is great for golf. I hopes he does well in his comeback," Nadal said.
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Former World No. 1 Tiger Woods is officially returning from a long-term injury in November. The 14-time major champion announced…
