Tiger Woods is Hungry for More

Tiger Woods, despite being robbed of his power by physical ailments, maintains an unwavering determination to secure one last golfing miracle by clinching a record-breaking sixth Masters green jacket. Five years after his remarkable and improbable fifth Masters win, Woods enters the tournament with his body constantly aching and the need to surpass Jack Nicklaus as the oldest champion in the event’s storied history.

Nevertheless, the 48-year-old legend asserts that he’s not merely at Augusta National to fill a spot. “If it all comes together, I think I can get one more,” Woods declared ahead of the season’s inaugural major championship.

Since his unprecedented 23rd Masters cut last year, where he withdrew before the third round due to his reconstructed right ankle’s inability to endure the demanding course, Woods has only participated in the Hero World Challenge and the opening round of the Genesis Invitational. He concedes that he’s still not physically capable of playing more than a handful of times annually.

Surprisingly, Woods notes that it’s not the ankle, shattered in a 2021 car accident, that bothers him these days. “The ankle doesn’t hurt anymore. It’s fused. It’s not going anywhere. So that’s fine,” he clarified. “It’s other parts of my body that now have to take the brunt of it.”

Despite the physical challenges, Woods’ love for the game remains undiminished. “I just love doing the work. I love logging the time in and I love preparing. I love competing, and I love that feeling when everything’s on fire with a chance to win,” he expressed.

Woods acknowledges the changes in his physical abilities, admitting that his 15-year-old son, Charlie, now outdrives him. However, he emphasizes that success at Augusta isn’t solely about length off the tee but rather about consistency, longevity, and a deep understanding of the course.

While Augusta has undergone modifications over the years, Woods emphasizes the timeless aspects of the course’s configuration and the importance of experience in navigating its challenges. “That’s one of the reasons why you see players that are in their 50s and 60s make cuts here,” he explained. “Just the understanding of how to play it.”

Above all, Woods’ enduring passion for golf and his unyielding will to win continue to drive him forward. “I love golf. I do. I’ve always loved it,” he affirmed. “And to be able to have the love I have for the game and the love for competition be intertwined, I think that’s one of the reasons why I’ve had a successful career.”

As he embarks on yet another Masters journey, Tiger Woods remains a symbol of determination and resilience in the face of adversity, inspiring fans worldwide with his pursuit of one final triumph on golf’s grandest stage.