“Would be phenomenal for golf” – Rory McIlroy on Tiger Woods’ potential return at The Masters
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods
Irish golfer Rory Mcllroy has stated that he saw the legendary Tiger Woods at Augusta National ahead of The Masters, scheduled to begin next month. He added that the 15-time major winner is “looking great” and “doing everything he can” to play at the upcoming tournament.
Tiger, who has not featured in a PGA Tour event since a tied-38th finish at The Masters in November 2020, featured alongside his son at last year’s PNC Championship in December but with the assistance of a golf cart. The 46-year-old is yet to return to action since requiring surgery on open fractures owing to a life-threatening car crash last February.
Yesterday, the California native Woods was spotted for a practice round at Augusta where his private jet landed. McIlroy, who is also on property on Tuesday, mentioned that Tiger’s participation will be “phenomenal’ for golf and the tournament.
“I think for golf and for the Masters tournament and for everyone, to have Tiger there would be phenomenal,” Rory McIlroy told reporters as quoted by Golf Channel, in San Antonio, where he’s competing in this week’s Valero Texas Open. “I think it just adds to the event. Obviously, it does. Anything Tiger Woods does in the game of golf is heightened whenever he’s there. I mean, it would be awesome for him to be there.”
“Tiger’s sheer will and perseverance are incredible”
McIlroy further went on to reckon that Tiger’s comeback next week or anytime later will surely be a remarkable feat for the recent Hall of Famer.
“He was there [on Tuesday], obviously, and he’s trying to see what he can do,” McIlroy said. “Obviously no one knows but him if he can make it around and if he believes he can compete.”
He added: “The sheer will and perseverance, it’s incredible. If he comes back from this again – he likes to prove people wrong. He likes to prove himself wrong, I think. Regardless of when he does come back, he’s a wonderful addition to the game, and the game of golf is better when he’s playing and when he’s playing well.”
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