He's won 14 career majors.

He's by far the greatest golfer of his generation.

Some people even consider him one of the best athletes in all of sports to play in the 21st century. And he's returning to play in his first major since 2013 Thursday, when he played in the PGA Championship.

Yes, ladies and gentleman, Tiger Woods looks to regain the title "Best Golfer in the World" at this year's British Open.

Woods has not a single major since the 2008 US Open, when he narrowly defeat Rocco Mediate in a playoff.

Since then, it's been a rough and bumpy road for Woods on and off the golf course. Woods' biggest issues have been his infidelity scandals and injuries. Woods missed this year's Masters Tournament and US Open because of back surgery. Other than injuries, Woods' performance has also been declining as well. He has missed several cuts since his last major victory, which leave most many questioning whether or not he can catch Jack Nicklaus.

Nicklaus is the all-time leader in career majors won with 18. Woods was picked by many golf experts to surpass the Golden Bear around this time period. When Woods was just 32 years old, he had 14 majors and was way ahead of Nicklaus' pace. Nicklaus would go on to win two more majors at the age of 40 and another memorable Masters at 46 years old. Time will tell if Woods has the longevity.

Woods is currently ranked No. 7 in the world. Being ranked in the top 10 is a great honor for most, but for Woods it falls way short of expectations. Woods holds the all-time record for most weeks with the No. 1 ranking at 683.

Despite not being ranked No. 1 and failing to win a single major since 2008, the odds makers have been somewhat favorable to Woods going into the British Open. Woods has the eighth-highest odds of any golfer to win this year's Open Championship, even over Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Bubba Watson and Angel Cabrera. Woods usually thrives at the Masters and the PGA Championship, where he's won four times each. Woods hasn't won the British Open since 2006, but that may be good news for Woods.

In 2006, the British Open was played at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, where Woods was victorious. This year the annual event will once again be played there for the first time since 2006. That was the only before that Woods played at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in a major.

On Thursday, Woods will tee off in Group 15. He's been paired with Argentine Angel Cabrera and Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson. On Friday, the same group will tee off at 9 a.m. After the second round, if Woods can make the cut, he will qualify for the weekend and have the opportunity to win his 15th career major. He will be attempting to dethrone Phil Mickelson, who is the defending champion.

Woods' putting has let him down in the past, but his driving is rapidly declining as he ages. More and more we see his second shot coming from the bushes, sand traps, and behind the trees. With his driving power not very high, Woods needs to focus on accuracy instead. His mid range game is still among the very best and it keeps him in contention.

At 39 years of age, Woods has to win at least one of these two remaining majors if he is to catch Nicklaus one day. Only the British Open and US Open remain. Fans will see if golf's biggest superstar is up to the challenge.