[Stardust]

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tiger Woods finally brought the buzz back to the very thing that made him famous -- winning.

Two weeks after another injury scare, and two days before his former coach's book goes on sale, Woods looked dominant as ever in that red shirt on Sunday to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Out Of The Woods
Tiger Woods hasn't won as a professional on the PGA Tour in two and a half years, a span of 26 starts. That's easily the longest span he's ever gone without a pro win.

Most PGA Tour Starts Between Wins
Tiger Woods, As A Pro
Span Starts
2009-11 26*
2004-05 16
1997-98 15
1998 11


It was his first PGA Tour victory since a sex scandal at the end of 2009 led to one of the greatest downfalls in sports. And with the Masters only two weeks away, Woods looks more capable than ever of resuming his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus in the majors.

Woods closed with a 2-under 70 for a five-shot win over Graeme McDowell.

The question two weeks ago was when he could play again. Now, it's whether he can get back to being the player that once ruled golf.