TIGERWOODS made a significant step towards a sensational return of action yesterday as he returned to Augusta. He promised a "game-time" decision about whether he will participate in the Masters.
However, the odds favor him to compete.
Tiger Woods confirmed that he will be attending the Masters in Augusta
Woods didn't set up camp in Augusta Sunday to prepare for Tuesday’s Champions Dinner and the Par Three contest on the next day.
Tiger hasn't played competitive golf in over 500 days and said he is lucky to still be alive from the horrific leg injuries he sustained when his car crashed into a Los Angeles curb 14 months ago.
The 15-time Major champion caused a stir in the golfing community by showing up to practice at Augusta with his son Charlie and Justin Thomas, the former world No 1.
Yesterday, he took to Twitter to update his 6.6 million followers and to pray for millions of golf fans who hoped he would be back in action after the final round at the 2020 Masters on November 15.
Woods wrote, "I will be heading upto Augusta today to continue with my preparation and practice." It will be a game-time determination on whether or not I participate.
Woods, 46 years old, was second to Charlie in December's PGA Tour's Father and Son Challenge.
He was able to ride in a buggie, but dismissed it as "hit-and-gringles" golf.
He suggested that a return to competition was possible only a few months ago.
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He said, "I can still go, but I'm on a cart."
It's easy to be a weekend warrior. Hit your ball, jump in a cart and ride. Once you're done, grab your clubs and head to the next one.
"The longest distance you can walk is from the cart to the green, and back.
I can do it, that's not too hard. But walking on a golf course is a completely different story. There's still a lot to do.
He has made a lot of progress in a short amount of time.
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