Such was the case at the 2022 Masters. Woods finished 47th at the Augusta National. Although he did well in the second round, he was clearly struggling in the first.

In a flash interview after round one with Ten Golf, Woods was visibly upset with his performance, blaming his lack of concentration and commitment, and a blocked putt for his dismal start. He said:

Despite his disappointment, Woods did mention the good things that took place in the first round. Although he had participated in the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, he did not really consider that as a very competitive game. So finishing in red after a long gap felt good to him.

Augusta National is a tricky course to navigate, and Tiger Woods did everything he could to stay competitive in the first round. He said:

Tiger Woods added that it would get progressively difficult to play on the course, as the weather would change:

Will Tiger Woods play in 2023?

Tiger Woods had probably planned that the Hero World Challenge, which he annually hosts, would be his big comeback vehicle after a rough 2022. However, he was forced to pull out after suffering from plantar fascitis.

Later in December 2022, Woods did, however, take part in the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, where they finished eighth. Woods also teamed up with Rory McIlroy against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth for ‘The Match’, where the former pair lost.

These outings gave a glimmer of hope that Woods could return to competitive golf in 2023. He’s fully determined to do so, but he will have to super selective owing to his health and injuries. Woods is surely eyeing the major tournaments. According to Golf Monthly, he said:

His right leg took quite a nasty hit during his 2021 car accident to the point that doctors contemplated amputating it. So, his right leg is definitely a hurdle for him, but Woods is all set to give it his all and hope for the best results. He said:

Well, Tiger Woods might not be in his best shape at the moment, but if history has taught us anything, it is to never doubt the legend.

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