Is Tiger Woods Playing in Masters 2024?

The Augusta showdown is right around the corner, and for the 2024 edition, there is an inevitable question. Will Tiger Woods be able to grace the Georgia greens? After withdrawals in his last appearances and a string of injuries, the question is a fair ask!

To answer the question, patrons will get to witness the GOAT tee it off at the Augusta. However, when the news broke of his participation, fans had their inhibitions, given his start to the 2024 season. Commencing with the Genesis Invitational, Woods confirmed his withdrawal only after the first round, citing Influenza as the reason. Following that, the GOAT’s absence from THE PLAYERS held at TPC Sawgrass sparked numerous questions within the community.

Even when encountered with terrible accidents, Woods has made his presence known in the major Championships. Additionally, in the upcoming competition for the green jacket, If Woods manages to make the cut, he will match the all-time streak of cuts that is also held by Fred Couples and Gary Player.

This achievement could potentially help him establish a new milestone, further enhancing the most memorable moments of his Masters‘ career like the unforgettable chip-in from a remarkable angle at the 2005 Masters. While competing against Chris Di Marco, Woods hit a tee shot off to the left which resulted in a complex chip. But, eventually, the ball rolled down the slope toward the hole from approximately 25 feet above the hole.

In 2023, the second round was suspended due to the weather’s wrath and it continued on Saturday. Woods played a total till the 14th hole in the 2023 Masters making a 74-73 shot. However, after some time, the American seemed to be in poor health and eventually withdrew as the plantar fasciitis began to trouble him.

Woods’ recent visit to Augusta National brings us closer to the confirmation of his appearance. However, the appearance isn’t the only thing that, Woods is probably looking out for.

Can Tiger Woods  reate another iconic win for himself?

This situation appears similar to the GOAT’s experience in 2019, which marked his comeback of the decade. After the fourth back surgery, Woods lost his hope to be able to play again. But after being away for two years the long-awaited victory found its way to Tiger Woods and he defeated Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Xander Schauffele by one stroke with a shot of a two-under 70.

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After the long wait, the 48-year-old possibly aims to prepare himself for the opportunity to secure his sixth Masters title.

However, there still hasn’t been an official confirmation from the American himself, but the Masters website has him listed as one of the participants. Do you think this is the year he wins sixth Green jacket?

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