Augusta National Golf Club buzzed with anticipation recently. Fans eager to watch Tiger Woods and his companions moved fast but silently towards the ninth hole. There were signs of Wood’s influence everywhere, from his famous “Sunday Red” outfits to the tiger-adorned sweaters.
As Woods made multiple practice putts and chips from the eighth green and started walking toward the ninth tee, the sounds switched to whispered excitement. “There he is, there he is,” said virtually everyone, irrespective of who they were talking to. That alone united strangers and friends alike.
Someone bold enough to speak over the murmurs shouted, “C’mon now, Tiger!” which led to whistles and cheers. Joined by close friend Justin Thomas and fan-favorite Fred Couples, known as “Boom Boom,” Woods tackled the challenging par-4, 460-yard Hole 9.
With every eye fixed on him, Wood’s tee-off concluded a day filled with confident play, leaving fans eager for more.
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“There’s a little bit,” Kent Halder from Iowa told Fox News Digital when asked if he noticed a limp from Woods earlier in the practice round. He continued, “But boy, is he in shape. He’s buff. He still looks like a defensive back in the NFL, no doubt about it.”
With his line selected, Woods wasted no time, immediately swinging into action. Despite solid contact, all eyes anxiously flipped from the tee box to find it in the air heading down nine. While some cheered, Woods was not too satisfied as his shot cut into the trees on the right. Unbothered, he regrouped and teed up again, this time hitting it the way he wanted.
Matt Myers from Dayton, Ohio, knew he had to see Woods on his first trip to Augusta, courtesy of the coveted ticket lottery. Like Halder, Myers was focused on Woods’ health, a critical factor in his limited tournament appearances over the past few years. However, the Masters remained an exception for Woods, who prepares well before the challenge each year to be able to play.
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“He looks like he’s walking around just fine,” said Myers, his eyes tracking Woods’ relaxed stride alongside Fred Couples. “I think the big concern is can he survive four days of doing this? I think he’ll be able to.” Halder said the same. “I’m hoping he can compete and make the cut at least and play all four days. Stay healthy during the event,” he explained.
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“It’ll be tough walking this course, so hopefully, they can manage that. With his previous events, having to pull out, it’ll be wonderful to see him play all 72 holes.” As Woods approached his next shot, the crowd fell silent, their anticipation palpable.
With a three-quarters swing, he aimed, the ball landing six or seven yards short of the green, flanked by bunkers on the left. While Thomas and Couples found success, Woods was not moved by the outcome. After all, it was just practice —- a mere warm-up for the challenge ahead.
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Every golfer gets extra work on the greens during practice rounds. With careful attention to detail, Woods, Thomas, and Couples tested various angles and scenarios. For many lucky enough to secure a one-day pass, the atmosphere was tense as Tiger Woods lined up his shots on Sunday, April 7.
However, Woods seemed confident and relaxed; his post-round press conference confirmed that. “If everything comes together, I think I can get one more,” Woods told reporters. For any golfer, a trip to Augusta is not just to enjoy golf heaven – they want to win the tournament. Hence, Tiger Woods thirsts for another major title, even with five Green Jackets,
He pulled out of the Genesis Invitational earlier this year due to flu-like symptoms. However, golf fans hope Woods can stay healthy enough to compete like his usual self.
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