Tiger Woods and legendary CBS announcer Verne Lundquist shared an emotional moment at the 2024 Masters. Lundquist announced recently that the Masters would be his last tournament, following which he would be retiring.
Woods paused on the 16th hole of the Augusta National Golf Course to greet Lundquist after sinking his ball. The announcer specifically requested Woods at the 16th hole, creating a lasting memory for both individuals.
Speaking via NBC, Tiger Woods said:
“I mean, he has just an amazing ability to bring in the audience and describe a situation and just be able to narrate it in a way that is poetic but it’s also – he describes it with emotionality. He just draws the audience in. It’s amazing. It’s I think his 40th year to be able to call the Masters.”
Woods mentioned that he had grown up observing and listening to Lundquist, and witnessing him announce his 40th and final Masters was truly remarkable.
“That’s what I grew up watching. I grew up listening to Verne. And he made a nice call there at 16, and it’s one that I’ve been lucky enough to – I will have that memory with Verne for the rest of my life.”
Verne Lundquist has frequently requested the presence of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and other golfers as they surged to victory at the Masters.
Tiger Woods finishes disappointing Masters campaign with his worst-ever round score
Tiger Woods faced a challenging time at the 2024 Masters, experiencing his most difficult round ever on the third day with a score of 82. The windy conditions, sandstorms, and slow pace of play posed a tough test for Woods and all the golfers, requiring them to push themselves to adapt to the circumstances.
Despite these obstacles, Woods managed to make the cut and participate in the Masters. However, he remained at the bottom of the leaderboard throughout the entire weekend. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that he successfully completed the tournament, which is an accomplishment considering his previous withdrawal from the last Major and the Génesis Invitational earlier this year.
Scottie Scheffler is presently leading the tournament and is considered the frontrunner to emerge victorious. Nevertheless, contenders such as Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Aberg are also vying for the opportunity to claim victory this weekend.
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