Fans and the elite of golf are excited about TIGERWOODS' practice round in Augusta.

The legendary golfer has not played competitive rounds in more than 500 days.

Woods was in a car accident in Los Angeles 14 month ago. He has since admitted that he was fortunate to be alive, despite suffering severe leg injuries.

The 15-time Major champion set off a frenzy when he showed up to play a practice round at Augusta on Tuesday.

On Monday, thousands of people gathered at the most well-known course in America to see Woods.

Woods remains one of the most popular entertainers, a quarter century after the founding of his five Green Jackets.

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Woods was not moving freely, and he was wearing shoes that provide extra support for his right ankle. However, he still had a smile on the face.

On Tuesday, the 46-year old will speak at a news conference pre-tournament. He is expected to share the good news.

Woods may announce that he will tee off on Thursday's first day.

Woods' potential return has excited Collin Morikawa, Collin DeChambeau and Fred Couples.

Morikawa recalled Woods winning in 1997.

He stated that "Watching Tiger win here in 97 was my first real memory of anything."

"And 2019, I can recall EVERYTHING.

"I was at college. We rented a house for the golf team and set up all the necessary furniture to view the final round on the huge TV.

"We were all just glued on the couch and the television."

Cantlay stated that Woods' return to golf would be the "greatest thing" for our sport.

American turned professional in 2012 and said that he was inspired by his performances.

"I have dedicated my entire life to golf, but he was as close to mastering it as anyone.

"I hope he can tee up this week and play well.

It would be the best thing for our sport. There's a completely different feeling when Tiger plays in a tournament.

Woods would be the first to confirm his return to action before Thursday.

DeChambeau claims he heard Woods' "loud sound" as he made his exit from the clubhouse.

He stated, "From the driving range we could hear the loud sound when he came out from the clubhouse to the first tee.

"That was quite special. It's amazing. It's amazing.

"And Tiger is Tiger. He is impossible to count out.

"He wants to win again."

Woods' performance in Augusta was praised.

Couples, 64 years old, said Woods looked "OK" while out on the beautiful green.

The Hall of Famer stated: "He bombed the thing off the tee. He bombed it."

"I thought he looked fine, but you know Tiger, it's not going his way to tell if he is in pain."