Woods to return at AT&T National

Bethesda, MD (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods announced Thursday that he will return to play in the AT&T National next month, joining Phil Mickelson in the field at his new tournament.
Woods' wife gave birth to the couple's first child, daughter Sam Alexis, last Monday, a day after he missed a 30-foot putt on the last hole of the U.S. Open that would have forced a Monday playoff.
He skipped this week's Buick Open to remain at home with his family. He would have been the defending champion there.
The AT&T National is a new event, to be hosted by Woods from July 5-8 at Congressional Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation.
"As host, this tournament is very special to me, and I am grateful the event is receiving tremendous support from the local community, my fellow PGA Tour players and all the members and staff of Congressional Country Club," Woods said in a statement posted on his Web site.
The event filled a hole in the PGA Tour schedule left when the International folded in February under the weight of declining ratings and the lack of a title sponsor.
Woods rarely appeared at the International, another factor in its demise. He is the third player after Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to host his own tournament.
"It is extremely special to be hosting an event here over July 4th week, and I'm looking forward to a great tournament that raises funds and awareness for the millions of kids my foundation serves," the statement read.
Mickelson, recovering quicker than expected from his left wrist injury, announced his intention to play on Wednesday.