In his return to theMasters Tournament,Tiger Woodshad a roller-coaster first round posting a 74 (+2) atAugusta National Golf Club. He played alongside Xander Schauffele andViktor Hovland.
Then, Tiger Woods officially made the cut atthe 2023 Masters Tournament after he finished T-49 followingthe second round. On Friday,play was suspended due to inclement weather conditions. Then, on Saturday’s morning, Tiger fought hard to finish at +3. He barelymade it to the weekend.
Thanks to that performance, Tiger Woods tiedFred Couplesand Gary Player for most consecutive cuts made all-time in the Masters Tournament (23). However, now he’s out at Augusta National Golf Club.Read here to find out why Tiger announced his withdrawal.
Why did Tiger Woods retirefrom the 2023 Masters Tournament?
Tiger Woods withdrew from the 2023 Masters Tournament because of a plantar fascitis before the third round resumed on Sunday morning. On Saturday, the weather conditions were brutal and Tiger had to finish his second round and then start the third one whileheavy rain appeared.
Through most of the day, Tiger Woods was seen walking with difficulties at Augusta National Golf Club. “I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to reaggravating my plantar fasciitis. Thank you to the fans and to The Masters who have shown me so much love and support. Good luck to the players today!”
TigerWoodsis 47-years old and his recovery has been extraordinaryafter a 2021 car accident in which he had serious leg injuries. Many doctors believed his professional career was over. However, Tigercame back to the PGA Tour but warned everyone that he didn’t know much there was left. This could be the beginning of the end.