Tiger mania is and will continue to be a thing as long as he’s swinging a club at a golf tournament.
We saw that in full force on Monday, after Tiger Woods teed it up on Sunday with some practice. Woods joined Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim and Fred Couples for a practice round at Augusta, and the crowd there made it look like it was a regular round during the Masters.
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Would you expect anything less? This week should be a big one as Tiger tries to go for a SIXTH green jacket, and the first since his unreal win in 2019.
Let’s take a look at his Monday practice round:
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, and Tiger Woods walk to the 11th tee during a practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Tiger Woods hits from the 10th tee during a practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Tiger Woods hits from ther 12th tee during a practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, Tiger Woods of the United States, Tom Kim of South Korea and Fred Couples of the United States look over the 11th green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Tiger Woods of the United States, Tom Kim of South Korea, Fred Couples of the United States, and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk to the 13th tee during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Tiger Woods of the United States greets Augusta National Women’s Amateur Champion Rose Zhang on the 12th tee during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Apr 3, 2023; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tiger Woods tees off on no. 10 during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
Apr 3, 2023; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tiger Woods practices on the putting green during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
Apr 3, 2023; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy bouces Tiger Woods’ golf ball off his wedge during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
Apr 3, 2023; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tiger Woods hits from the no. 10 tee during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network