Golfers at the Masters are thrilled at Tiger Woods' swift return to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The forecast Tuesday called for rain at Augusta National as players continued their practice rounds in preparation for Thursday's start of the Masters.
But the skies cleared on the big question of the week: Will Tiger Woods play?
His stunning answer:
"As of right now I feel like I am going to play. I'm going to play nine more [practice] holes [Wednesday]. My recovery has been good."
Fewer than 14 months removed from a devastating rollover car accident that nearly cost him his right leg — and his life — Woods has made an incredible recovery, and Monday drew enormous crowds when he played the front nine with Fred Couples and Justin Thomas.
There's speculation that Woods might play in Wednesday's par-three tournament with his 13-year-old son, Charlie, as his caddie. If so, Charlie undoubtedly would get his swings in as well.
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