A Disappointing Third Round for Tiger Woods who is Clearly Struggling with Back pains and movement

Tiger Woods’ journey at Augusta National took a tumultuous turn on Saturday, marked by a sequence of missed opportunities and struggles that culminated in his worst round at a major championship. After a disappointing start on the third green, Woods’ confidence seemed to wane, and his once-masterful swing deserted him as he made his way to the daunting par-3 fourth hole.

Unbeknownst to him, the day was about to take a drastic turn for the worse.

Hopes of remaining in contention quickly evaporated as Woods battled through what would become a challenging outing. With every swing, his frustration mounted, ultimately resulting in a disheartening 10-over 82, leaving him well outside the spotlight for his 100th round at the Masters on Sunday.

Reflecting on his performance, Woods lamented his lackluster warm-up session, attributing his struggles to a series of misplaced shots. Despite starting the day just one over par, his aspirations of narrowing the gap with the leaders, including Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, were dashed by a string of bogeys and double-bogeys, punctuated by only two birdies.

This marked only the fifth time in his professional career that Woods had shot in the 80s, and the third occurrence in a major tournament. Notably, his worst round as a pro came in 2015, with an 85 at the Memorial.

“I haven’t competed and played much,” Woods admitted, highlighting his limited competitive play leading up to the Masters. Despite fleeting moments of promise, such as a birdie putt at the fifth hole, Woods struggled to maintain momentum, plagued by errors that further compounded his woes.

His misfortunes continued as he navigated the course, encountering difficulties with tee shots veering into the trees and errant approaches leading to bunkers. As the round progressed, Woods found himself entrenched in a relentless cycle of bogeys, culminating in a disappointing performance over both the front and back nine.

Even his playing partner, Tyrell Hatton, couldn’t escape the challenges posed by Augusta’s unforgiving greens, as evidenced by a four-putt on the final hole.

Throughout the week, Woods had battled through adverse conditions, enduring a marathon day of play on Friday to secure a spot for the weekend. While his driving had been commendable, his struggles with approach shots and putting proved to be his undoing on Saturday.

As he looks ahead to Sunday’s early tee time, Woods remains determined to bounce back, acknowledging the grueling task that lies ahead in preparing both mentally and physically for the final round.

“My team will get me ready,” he affirmed, acknowledging the arduous road ahead. “It will be a long night and a long warm-up session, but we’ll be ready.”