Tiger Woods and Others listed on Masters interview schedule. Schedule in Post
Augusta National has stirred anticipation by releasing the pre-tournament interview schedule for the upcoming Masters Tournament, and all eyes are on one name: Tiger Woods. Scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET, Woods’ inclusion hints strongly at his intent to grace the Masters stage once more. Since withdrawing from the…
Augusta National has stirred anticipation by releasing the pre-tournament interview schedule for the upcoming Masters Tournament, and all eyes are on one name: Tiger Woods. Scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET, Woods’ inclusion hints strongly at his intent to grace the Masters stage once more.
Since withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational in February due to illness, Woods has maintained a low profile, abstaining from both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and THE PLAYERS Championship in March. However, glimpses of his activity, such as a solitary round at the Seminole Pro-Member and his jet’s flight to Augusta’s airport for a presumed practice session, suggest his preparations for a potential return.
Health concerns, particularly his ability to navigate the miles-long treks of a golf course, remain pivotal factors, given his history of injuries. Nonetheless, the buzz surrounding his appearance at the Masters intensifies with each development.
Woods’ relationship with Augusta National is legendary, the venue serving as a stage for many chapters of his illustrious career. From his groundbreaking victory in 1997, which heralded his emergence as a transcendent talent, to his storied “Tiger Slam” in 2001, where he held all four major titles simultaneously, Woods’ connection with the Masters is deeply woven into golf lore.
His triumph in 2019 stands as one of the sport’s most iconic moments, a testament to his resilience and unwavering determination in the face of adversity. Now, as the anticipation builds for his potential return, the Masters once again takes center stage in the narrative of Tiger Woods’ remarkable journey.
Here’s the full pre-tournament press conference schedule for the Masters:
Monday, April 8:
2 p.m.: Brian Harman
2:30 p.m.: Jasper Stubbs and Santiago De La Fuente
3 p.m.: Hideki Matsuyama
3:30 p.m.: Xander Schauffele
Tuesday, April 9:
9:30 a.m.: Viktor Hovland
10 a.m.: Jon Rahm
11 a.m.: Tiger Woods
12:30 p.m.: Rory McIlroy
1 p.m.: Ludvig Åberg
1:30 p.m.: Wyndham Clark
2:30 p.m.: Jordan Spieth
3 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler
3:30 p.m.: Brooks Koepka
Wednesday, April 10:
11 a.m.: Fred Ridley
Thursday, April 11:
8 a.m.: Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson