Tiger Woods has produced countless magical moments in the Mastersbut on the weekend of the 88th edition at National Augusta the five-time champion looked like a shadow of his former self and left many wondering if this Sunday’s card could be his last on this legendary tour.
Spectators on the 18th green stood up as the former world No. 1 took the flag and his ball, cheering a golfer who has starred in some of the greatest moments in the sport’s history. But Saturday and Sunday a crippled Tiger never rekindled any of the magic of yesteryear.
Woods shot a 77 in the final round, one day after his 82nd, his worst result in a major as a professional.
But despite his significant physical decline, Woods, 48, continues to draw audiences wherever he plays, and having only one great golfer win 15 Grand Slams in one tournament leads to the inevitable. increase in TV viewership.
After making par on the 18th hole, Woods took off his cap, but this time he waved it to the appreciative spectators around the green, who gave him more applause and wondered if it would be the last. opportunity for him to compete at Augusta National.
Coming into this year’s Masters, Woods had played just 24 holes of competitive golf in 2024 due to nagging injuries, but despite his physical limitations, Tiger said Tuesday he believes he still has some left. success at the Masters to match them six Jack Nicklaus jackets.
Woods had a good start to the week and made his 24th straight cut at the Masters, but the price of playing 23 holes in close to strong winds on Friday, after his first round was suspended on Thursday due to darkness, became attention. His physical limitations and several competitive exits indicated that another important victory was not possible…
With major tournaments on the calendar each month between now and July, Woods will now turn his attention to shaping up for the PGA Championship May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. In June the US Open is played at Pinehurst No. 2 (North Carolina) and in July the British Open is played in Troon (Scotland).
Source: La Verdad
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