Tiger Woods is likely playing The Masters; the golf world and Augusta National react
Incredibly, Tiger Woods is out practising at Augusta National to see if he’s fit enough to play in The Masters.
Even this time last week, the idea that Tiger Woods would be playing in the 2022 Masters Tournament was ridiculous.
Having not played a golf tournament since his near-fatal car accident in February 2021, most of us were waiting for the announcement that he would be withdrawing his name from the field.
But when Friday came and went, the idea that we may see the 15-time major champion again stalking the fairways of Augusta National did not seem so fanciful. And when footage of Woods practising at his home golf course, The Medallist, the golf world got excited.
And now here we are, The Monday of Masters week and Tiger Woods looks like he will tee it up in his 24th Masters Tournament.
Tiger’s official Twitter account shared the not-so-secret news but it appears as though Woods will make sure his leg will be strong enough to walk for four days before completely committing to the event.
I will be heading up to Augusta today to continue my preparation and practice. It will be a game-time decision on whether I compete. Congratulations to 16-year-old Anna Davis on an amazing win at the @anwagolf and good luck to all the kids in the @DriveChipPutt.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 3, 2022
The team at Augusta National have captured Woods practising with a suitably, dreamy, dramatic video.
And the golf world reacted like this…
He’s at @TheMasters. @TigerWoods heads out for a late Sunday golf at Augusta National Golf Club. pic.twitter.com/r9Jitt5D1V
— Geoff Shackelford (@GeoffShac) April 3, 2022
If you're wondering about who still moves the needle in golf, Scottie Scheffler became No. 1 in the world a few days ago and didn't trend on Twitter, while Tiger Woods took a plane ride today and has been trending all morning.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) March 29, 2022
Tiger Woods driving down Magnolia Lane on Masters week pic.twitter.com/8zowkQo2uD
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) March 30, 2022
Just watched Tiger Woods on the range here at Augusta National. Warm-up lasted less than 20 mins. Worked from wedges up to driver.
He did NOT MISS A SHOT. Every shot was flushed. Has not lost any speed
— Evin Priest (@EvinPriest) April 3, 2022
Tiger Woods last 6 holes at Augusta National. @RiggsBarstool @TWlegion pic.twitter.com/IWTUWD0cHi
— Bob Fudge (@barracudabobby) April 2, 2022
Me refreshing Twitter this afternoon waiting on a Tiger Woods update. pic.twitter.com/4r19j7BPbS
— Jeff (@jeffmcg88) April 1, 2022
Who cares about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. TIGER WOODS ✨MIGHT✨ BE PLAYING IN THE MASTERS
— Hailey Rae Ostrom (@HaileyOstrom) March 28, 2022
Anyone who reports Tiger Woods is playing the Masters as an April fools joke tomorrow should be thrown in jail
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) March 31, 2022
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