Tiger Woods is officially locked in for The Masters next week after he issued a rare update on his website.
The golfer, aged 48, was widely anticipated to participate in the Augusta National tournament. However, just days before the event, the legendary player personally announced his entry into the competition.
On Friday, Woods’ website released an uncommon revision to his schedule, now indicating The Masters as his upcoming tournament.
Additionally, it was disclosed that the esteemed 15-time major champion will address the media upon his arrival at Augusta.
Tiger Woods is set to host a press briefing at 11am on Tuesday, sandwiched between current title holder Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy.
Woods’ appearance at the prestigious tournament had been highly anticipated ever since his name was confirmed on the event’s website a month ago.
He is currently in the process of making a comeback from ankle surgery, which became necessary after he had to withdraw from the Masters last year during the third round due to an injury.
Woods’ most recent competitive appearance was at the Genesis Invitational in February, where he faced another setback and had to withdraw after completing only six holes in the second round, this time due to illness.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the Genesis tournament due to ‘flu-like symptoms’ and a fever during his second round, as confirmed by his business partner and close friend Rob McNamara.
Woods staged an impressive comeback to professional golf at The Masters in 2022, only 14 months following a solo car accident in February 2021 that nearly resulted in the loss of his leg.
The injuries he suffered in the accident have caused difficulties in walking the course for the 82-time winner on the PGA Tour, who is seen limping at times.
Woods was visibly in pain during the wet and windy third round at Augusta National last year, ultimately having to withdraw because of a reaggravated plantar fasciitis.
In April, he had surgery to address the injury and maintained a modest presence both on and off the golf course. He then made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge.
Woods’ capability to complete a round was not primarily hindered by his performance, but rather by the challenge of traversing the course due to the discomfort in his ankle and leg.
After the operation, he disclosed that walking was not as much of a worry anymore.
“In November, he stated, ‘I have no concerns about walking anymore. The ankle pains I experienced due to the hardware in my foot have completely disappeared. However, I now have discomfort in other areas of my body, such as my knee and back. The forces from walking are redirected elsewhere, just like when I had my back fused. It affects the entire chain.'”
I am equally intrigued, just like all of you, about what will unfold. It has been some time since I last experienced this.
Augusta National holds a significant place in Woods’ career, marking the location of his return in 2022 and his victorious comeback in 2019, where he secured his fifth Masters title and his first major win in 11 years – his 15th major victory overall.
Leave a Reply