Changes were made to the OWGR this year.
The world number one recently called for a compromise to be reached between rival factions.
The Ryder Cup star beat New Zealand’s Ryan Fox by a shot at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
The former world number one, who is currently ranked 565th, carded seven birdies and trails leader Ryan Fox.
The Englishman won the Nedbank Golf Challenge the last time it was played, back in 2019.
Woods has not played since the Open Championship in July.
Other rule changes include allowing players to replace a club that is accidentally damaged during a round.
The 29-year-old has become the first Scot to win on the LPGA Tour since Catriona Matthew in 2011.
The 35-year-old won the Barbasol Championship in 2021.
The Englishman made an eagle and six birdies on Sunday to claim his first win since the Porsche European Open in 2017.