A Month Ahead of the 2023 Masters, 47-Year-Old Tiger Woods Makes a Disappointing Announcement

With a great comeback at the Genesis Invitational, Tiger Woods had set the rumor mills churning about his potential participation in the prestigious PGA Tour event at TPC Sawgrass. Although Woods kept his plans under wraps, there was a glimmer of hope that he would take on the challenge to hone his skills before the Masters.

Despite being world No. 984, Tiger has the privilege to participate, thanks to a coveted five-year exemption awarded to him after his remarkable victory at The Masters in 2019. While the golfing world is buzzing with excitement, Woods’ decision might put an end to it.

Tiger Woods’ next appearance will be in Augusta

After an amazing comeback performance at Riviera, the legend commented in an interview that he would like to play another event before the masters. This comment was the only ray of hope the fans were holding onto to see the Babe Ruth of golf play another non-major event. 

Adam Schupak, senior writer at gulfweed , just confirmed that the golf great didn’t sign up for the players. “JUST IN — Per @AdamSchupak, Tiger Woods did NOT commit to the PLAYERS by the 5PM cut off this evening. This means the next time that we see him will likely come at Augusta National.”

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As his right foot was giving him some problems at Riviera, one can only think that he is not better enough to compete at another event. Moreover, Woods has always made it clear that competing in the majors is his priority. So, he will not risk stressing his leg too much with Masters right around the corner. 

The golf world is divided by this announcement. Some fans think it’s good that the legend is taking time to rest and heal. Moreover, they are rooting to see him at Augusta.

However, some fans believe that his game needed some professional practice before the master that he would have gotten at TPC Sawgrass.

The Masters, scheduled for April 6-9. The 15-time major will want to improve upon his 47th-place finish from last year’s tournament. Moreover, he would aim to bring home a sixth green jacket.

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Nevertheless, let’s hope the legend recovers well, and we get to see another great comeback from him at Augusta.

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