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'Going to cry': Fans in a frenzy over Tiger Woods' telling Masters move

andrew reid
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Speculation is rampant that Tiger Woods will be making a remarkable comeback at this year's Masters after being spotted touching down in Augusta. Pic: Getty/Twitter
Speculation is rampant that Tiger Woods will be making a remarkable comeback at this year's Masters after being spotted touching down in Augusta. Pic: Getty/Twitter

Tiger Woods has sent the rumour mill into overdrive after being spotted playing a round of golf at Augusta National, ahead of what could be one of the most remarkable returns the sport has ever seen.

The 15-time major winner's presence at the iconic Augusta National course has sparked a frenzy of reports out of America that the 46-year-old is pondering an audacious comeback at upcoming Masters tournament.

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Woods, who has triumphed five times at The Masters, has not played on the PGA Tour since November 2020 and came close to losing a leg in a horror car crash in February 2021 that almost spelt an end to his career.

The 46-year-old required surgery on open fractures to his lower right leg and further injuries to his foot and ankle after the crash, and said at one point he feared that his leg could be amputated.

However, Woods was spotted arriving at the Augusta National course to see how his body would stand up to the physical demands of another assault on the Masters.

A Sports Illustrated report said a source, who did not wish to be named, confirmed that Woods had arrived with son Charlie, and that world No.7 Justin Thomas, a close friend, was also with them.

Video of Woods' private jet - with his distinctive logo on the tail - surfaced on social media a short time after the golfer and his entourage touched down in Georgia.

Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis described it as a "critical" week for Woods and said the 46-year-old will "exhaust every effort to play" at the Masters.

Woods' appearance at Augusta National has understandably sent the rumour mill into overdrive, with many fans absolutely losing it at the prospect of the 15-time major winner making the most unlikeliest of comebacks.

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Woods' last appearance was at Augusta in 2020, with The Masters having been delayed by seven months in that year due to the pandemic.

The 2022 Masters marks 25 years since Woods first won at Augusta, when he sensationally triumphed by 12 strokes for his maiden major title.

He last triumphed at the course in 2019, ending an 11-year wait for his 15th major.

The Masters runs from April 7-10, and as a former champion Woods benefits from a lifetime exemption.

Following the 2021 crash in February that almost ended his golf playing days, Woods took his first steps towards a return by playing at the PNC Championship with his son Charlie in December that year.

However, the tournament is a light-hearted event where professionals perform alongside a family member, and Woods was able to use a golf cart to get around with his son.

Seen here, Tiger Woods playing alongside his son Charlie in the PNC Championship in December, 2021.
Tiger Woods played alongside his son Charlie in the PNC Championship in December, 2021. Pic: Getty

Speaking last month, Woods said he was a "long way off" a return to competitive action, adding he could not commit to returning to the PGA Tour this calendar year.

"You'll see me on the PGA Tour; I just don't know when," Woods told Jim Nantz when asked if it was fair to say he would play on the Tour in 2022.

"Trust me, I'd love to tell you that I will be playing next week, but I don't know when."

with AAP

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