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Tiger Woods has never been a quitter. Whenever he has faced any barriers, he gave his 100 percent to overcome them, and that is why the golf fans keep supporting him.

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The number of fans who showed up at the Augusta National to watch Woods practice is insanely huge.

Woods had informed the golf world that he would be practicing at the course on Sunday. If the practice sessions go well, he is likely to tee up at the Masters this week.

According to his caddie, the practice sessions are going well, and he “likes the way his guy (Woods) looks.” Furthermore, the recent video on the Masters Tournament’s official YouTube channel showed that he looks healthier. The 1-minute video was comprised of Woods practicing at the Augusta National and him walking on the course.

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After the accident of 2021, Woods’ leg was severely injured, due to which he had to take a year-long break from the sport. Although he could walk, he was still suffering from pain when he competed in the PNC Championship with his son. However, according to the video on the Masters’ channel, the golfer looked happy and not in pain while walking.

Fans’ reaction to Tiger Woods practicing at Augusta

The golf fans on Twitter were happy to see the huge number of people showed up to watch Tiger practice on Monday. 

Even though it was just a practice round, people went to watch the GOAT play since they missed him, and the fans on the internet appreciated the efforts people put in.

What do the other golfers think about Tiger Woods’ efforts to make a comeback? 

“If he can walk around here for 72 holes,” said Fred Couples. “He’ll contend,”  Couples and Justin Thomas were Woods’ practicing partners on Monday at the Augusta National. “He’s too good,” Couples further added. 

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In his perspective, Woods is fit enough to play at the Augusta. “I watched him today, and he looked phenomenal,” Couples said about Tiger’s walk. Moreover, other golfers like Brooks Koepka and Webb Simpson expressed their happiness watching Woods play again. 

“It’ll be difficult,” Koepka said while talking about how Augusta is a tough course to walk around. “But if anybody can do it,” Koepka added. “It’s him (Woods).”

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The fans who showed up at the Augusta National revealed how much they missed Tiger. However, it is still not confirmed whether he will play at the Masters or not. Do you think he looked healthy enough to play at the Augusta this week? 

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