Tiger Woods will take part in a practice round at Augusta, raising hopes of an unlikely Masters return. The golfing legend has not played in an official competitive event in 18 months - the 2020 edition of the same event, staged in that November due to coronavirus.
The 46-year-old, who last won the major in 2019, is set to tee it up in Georgia after his private jet landed today at approximately 9.45am local time. Sources previously revealed that Woods was planning a journey to Augusta National after he was spotted walking to Medalist Golf Club in a bid to step up his preparations.
When rumours initially surfaced, there was a feeling that Woods may be taking part in the tournament, but his appearance merely for practice is a positive sign. Woods suffered open fractures to his lower right leg and further injuries to his foot and ankle following a car crash last year, which then saw him go through extensive rehabilitation to get back to full fitness.
