Tiger Woods is still confident that he can win another Masters tournament, but recent events suggest that it may be more challenging than before.
Despite being 48 years old and having numerous surgeries, Tiger Woods remains determined to compete in the Masters, despite only breaking par three times in his last 10 rounds at the tournament.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Woods was asked about his capabilities against Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Jon Rahm in the upcoming field at the Masters.
Woods expressed his belief that he can win another Masters tournament, stating, “If everything comes together, I think I can get one more.” He followed up by asking if further explanation was necessary.
The answer to Woods' declaration will begin to unfold on Thursday, sparking curiosity about the once predictable player.
Despite his optimistic outlook, Woods is aware of his age and physical limitations due to constant injuries.
Woods acknowledged that some days he feels good physically, while on other days he's not as fortunate.
The physical toll of his surgeries and injuries, including a fused lower back and ankle, has impacted Woods' ability to play at the level he desires.
Woods had hoped to participate in tournament play once a month in 2024, but his plans were hindered when he had to skip the Florida swing in March due to his body and game not being ready.
Woods admitted that he doesn't practice as much as before, despite having his own short-game course at home in Florida. His uncertain future has even led to speculation when his private jet was spotted heading to Augusta.
Although Woods' playing future is uncertain, the Masters tournament still holds great significance for him as it provides the opportunity to play on his favorite course and compete in his preferred major event.
Tiger Woods still values the competition and playing at the Masters, despite his long and successful career in the sport.
Woods expressed his enduring love for golf and how it has been intertwined with his competitive drive, which has contributed to his successful career.
Upon arriving at the Masters, Woods played with several other golfers, all of whom had positive feedback on his performance and swing, sparking speculation whether he still has the ability to win another major tournament.
The positive reviews of Woods' performance at the Masters have become a tradition over recent years, as he continues to generate speculation about his potential to win.
Tiger Woods aims to break the record for the most consecutive cuts made at the Masters, a feat currently shared with Couples and Player.
Couples said he doesn't think Tiger is focused on just making the cut. He observed that Tiger played well during a practice round and believes Tiger is here to win, not just to make the cut.
The weather was warm and overcast, which kept the course conditions firm. There is concern about how an expected day of rain later in the week will affect the fast golf course.
Tuesday is usually the busiest day for practice, and there's a shorter schedule on Wednesday before the Par 3 Tournament.
Scheffler is the favorite, with better odds than anyone since Woods. McIlroy has been an interesting case, arriving on Tuesday and agreeing to a short news conference.
McIlroy said he is trying to keep things normal and not change his approach for this week, as he does for other weeks in the year.
Woods' situation is not normal due to the challenges he's faced on and off the golf course, especially the injuries affecting his practice and tournaments.
It's typical for Woods to believe he can still win, as he has always said this. However, there may come a time when his best is not enough. Woods talked about this when he was in his late 20s and at the peak of his game.
Woods said he doesn't know when that day will come, but he still believes he can win. He hasn't reached a point where he doesn't think he can.
