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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas look on at the 8th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2023, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire GOLF: FEB 16 PGA, Golf Herren – The Genesis Invitational Icon2302160141. Image Credits: IMAGO
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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas look on at the 8th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2023, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire GOLF: FEB 16 PGA, Golf Herren – The Genesis Invitational Icon2302160141. Image Credits: IMAGO
Tiger Woods has made a triumphant return to the green of the prestigious Genesis Invitational. With his incredible skill, fierce determination, and unrivaled reputation, all eyes were on the golf superstar as he battled it out against the best of the bests.
Moreover, the fans have been going crazy about his amazing performance in the first round. Woods finished with a score of 69. His impressive game put him in the T27th position after round 1. However, his smile after the birdie putt on the 18th has the fans sewing up some crazy theories.
Tiger Woods and JT share a mysterious smile
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In a flash interview after the first round of the Genesis Invitational, the legend was asked about the reason behind his smile after he hit the birdie put on the 18th.
Woods explained that it was being surrounded by his good friends Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas that elicited that emotion. The trio had been motivating each other and sharing stories throughout the day. “It was great round having a flow of needling each other, encouraging each other, and telling stories.”
Moreover, the 15-time major winner even said that they were a bit worried about missing out on the 18th. “I didn’t want to be the idiot host to miss it right in front of everybody after I just went birdie, birdie.”
Tiger unfolded the mystery behind his smile towards JT in the flash press meet after round 1. Little did he know that his fans were framing their own stories about the same.
😂😂😂 this is gold. Like “yeah I got you bud, give me that $10,000.”
— Kyle Horvath (@horvatkz) February 17, 2023
Pretty sure it’s because he shot a 69.
— Neanderthal af (@ckidd421) February 17, 2023
@JohnMiddlekauff how much $$ did JT just lose on the side bet lol
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) February 17, 2023
That's classic. 😁
— Clay Stone (@flinthaven) February 17, 2023
That's so awesome! JT knows Tiger is the goat no matter what he does. Too funny!!!
— Dustin Greene (@greenehouse24) February 17, 2023
I bet it was because he got a louder cheer than JT did!
— Eric Johnson (@EricJGoose) February 17, 2023
That putt had some $$ implications
— Wally Byrne (@wally_byrne) February 17, 2023
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Woods smiled after his third consecutive birdie because of a simple reason. He was happy. Nevertheless, fans found the moment funny and precious at the same time.
Woods’ incredible comeback
The golfing icon made his grand entrance to thunderous cheers as a flock of eager fans gathered around the first tee, making the atmosphere electric. Furthermore, the fervor only intensified as he lined up for his opening shot.
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Moreover, the GOAT hit three straight birdies in the last three holes. Notably, t was his first professional tournament since The Open last year. Despite his injury, Woods delivered a great performance and even outdrove his playing partners McIlroy and Thomas.
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