Just 250 people spectators turned out to watch Tiger Woods during his pro-am round at the Australian Open in Sydney earlier today.

That figure is in stark contrast to two years ago, when an estimated 15,000 fans appeared to catch a glimpse of the former world number one during a practice round ahead of the Australian Masters.

However, the 35-year-old's form and popularity waned shortly after that tournament following a string of injuries and allegations over his personal life.

Woods has slipped to 58 in the latest world rankings.