Tiger Woods is one of the most recognizable and illustrious golfers of all time. Woods’ involvement in any competition always creates a tremendous degree of interest and expectation. Fans and golf enthusiasts always eagerly await news of Tiger’s potential participation in any upcoming tournament.
However, speculation and rumors run rampant. Is he healthy enough to play? Is he focused and motivated to compete at the highest level? What kind of shape is his game in? There is always a sense of expectation and uncertainty while dealing with Tiger. Tiger is renowned for both his extraordinary talent on the course and his sporadic bouts with injury and setbacks in his personal life. Yet regardless of the situation, the possibility of Tiger making the leaderboard always heightens the drama and excitement of any tournament.
Suspense regarding Tiger Woods’ participation in The Masters 2023
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Tiger Woods did not participate in the 2023 Players Championship’s stellar pitch. Many began to question Woods’ participation in upcoming competitions as a result of this choice. However, the five-time Masters winner seemed to put more focus on major tournaments and was eyeing to participate in the 2023 Masters.
Woods has had hard times with a serious car accident and is now being sued by his former partner, Erica Herman, in a $3o million lawsuit. However, the anticipation of Woods participating in The Masters has gone very well. After the Masters press conference schedule was released, Woods’ name on the list was the one which made the headlines. However, one recent event took away all the suspense and confirmed Woods’ participation in the tournament. Woods’ plane picture was captured, which confirmed his arrival in Augusta. TW Legion posted it on its Twitter handle, and it soon went viral.
🚨#NEW: Tiger Woods has arrived in Augusta. His plane was seen on the tarmac by @itsarscott who was leaving at the same time 👀. It’s a beautiful day in the area so we could have some action soon. pic.twitter.com/I5TPssRgV1
— TWLEGION (@TWlegion) April 2, 2023
Woods already decided to skip a few tournaments after participating at the 2023 Genesis Invitational held at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. The reason for skipping tournaments was just to practice before the Masters. At the Riviera Woods finished T45 and stated that his health prevents him from competing in more tournaments. Even if there were speculations regarding his participation in this year’s Masters, they surely have gone now.
Fans reacted to the news of Woods’ arrival in Augusta
After the picture of Woods’ arrival in Augusta went viral, fans have been full of feelings and views. When the fans took to their Twitter handles, they let their views known on this viral picture. Some of the fan reactions are:
Oh my goodness 🐅
— Brent Weisflock (@bweisflock25) April 2, 2023
THE CHAMP IS HERE
— Drew Hogan (@DrewHog92546831) April 2, 2023
🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅
— Tv77 (@Tv7715) April 2, 2023
Is he playing LOL
— Rugby Kobi 🇺🇲 (@KobiRugby) April 2, 2023
I was gonna be that one person who asked, how do you know it’s Tigers plane. 😂😂😂 #GOAT
— Michelle W. (@1chilladynaz) April 2, 2023
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Heck yea!!!
— Mike Austin (@maustinus) April 2, 2023
While there are some fans were excited about the arrival of Woods, some fans were sarcastic and questioned the authenticity of the picture. However, Woods is one of the five players to win the career grand slam and he will be looking forward to clinching the sixth Masters of his career to break Jack Nicklaus’ record. Woods has already won five and will join the Masters field for another one. While Woods has not played much competitive golf since his serious car accident, how well will he do at The Masters remains to be seen.
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