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http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/8202768/Woods-starts-playing-holes-ahead-of-US-Open BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Tiger Woods has started playing some holes, taking another step in his comeback from knee surgery. With the U.S. Open just a week away, Woods is not worried about how he and his left leg will fare. "Hopefully, it will be close to a hundred percent," Woods said Monday. "But if it's not, no big deal." The world's No. 1 golfer had surgery on his left knee April 15 and plans to end his layoff June 12-15 at Torrey Pines in San Diego. "I've been practicing quite a bit," he said. "I've just started to play some holes. I've been kind of slowly building up towards that. I'm not trying to take it too hard. My practice sessions have increased. "Everything's been holding up well, which is a good sign." Woods said he will start playing 18-plus holes to prepare to compete, adding he would play next week even if it wasn't a major. "I really do miss being in that competitive environment," he said. Woods also had a two-month layoff before the U.S. Open in 2006, coping with the death of his father. He missed the cut at Winged Foot - the only time he has failed get past the first two rounds at a major. Foxsports.net 6/2/08