Washington, May 1 : American golfer Tiger Woods answered questions in a 15-minute video posted on his website instead of interacting through a news conference ahead of this week''s Wells Fargo Championship.

Woods typically speaks to the media before every tournament but this time he will not interact with reporters until his first round at the Quail Hollow tournament, stuff. co. nz reports.

In his response to the questions fielded to him through Twitter and Facebook, Woods has rated the claret jug awarded to him as the British Open champion as his favourite trophy.

He said he is excited to get back to competition after taking a full week off after the Masters.

He said he has changed his swing over the years to reduce stress on his left knee, which has been operated on four times.

On being asked about his chances of winning the upcoming Quail Hollow tournament, he said:

"I feel like I do, yes. I feel like if I do the things that we''ve been working on, and get my posture and takeaway dialed in, then yes, I feel like I have a good chance. I''m going to a golf course I like in Charlotte. I''ve won there before. The very next week is a tournament that I''ve also won at. They''re two ball-striking events. You''ve got to hit the ball really well there at those two tournaments to give yourself a chance, and make a few putts at the same time. I''m looking forward to that." (ANI)