Top Internet Reactions as Tiger Woods Appears to Shake Hands with a Tree

Today marked Tiger Woods’ 100th round in majors, a milestone moment for the golfing legend. Clad in his signature Sun Day Red attire, Woods took to the course as the final player among those who made the cut. Despite enduring a career-worst major round the day prior, Woods exuded contentment with his performance throughout the week, expressing his readiness to compete in the year’s remaining three majors on a monthly basis.

Amidst his final round, Woods paused on the 16th green to share a poignant moment with renowned broadcaster Verne Lundquist, who was covering his last Masters after a illustrious career spanning over four decades with CBS. Lundquist’s unforgettable call during Woods’ iconic chip-in on the 16th hole at the 2005 Masters cemented his legacy at Augusta National, and Woods made sure to pay homage to the esteemed broadcaster during today’s round.

The heartwarming exchange was captured from two distinct camera angles, one offering a side-on view that obscured Lundquist’s body, showcasing only his arm extending from the trunk of a pine tree. This unique perspective quickly became fodder for internet memes, with users dubbing it “one of the internet’s most memeable images” on platform X.

However, to ensure the dignity of the touching moment between two legends of the sport was preserved, a more comprehensive angle from behind Lundquist was also shared, capturing the embrace in its entirety.