Famed golfer Tiger Woods, who owns five Augusta green jackets and 15 Grand Slam trophies, has had a difficult start to this year’s Augusta Masters. Woods has constantly battled pain in his right leg during his first round, which led him to complete the round with 74 strokes (+2), his worst start in the event since 2005. Despite this, Woods is confident of improving his game in Friday’s second round, despite thunderstorms forecast for that afternoon.
The 47-year-old golfer has been dealing with chronic problems in his right leg as a result of the after-effects of his serious car accident in 2021. In the first round of this year’s Masters, Woods was hoping to post a round under par but was unsuccessful, and he fears he will miss Friday’s cut. Woods’ right leg, which has had rods and screws inserted during several surgeries, was in constant pain throughout the entire round on Augusta’s undulating layout.
Woods hopes to improve his game in the second round, although he admitted he is unsure how many more times he will play the Masters due to his physical problems. In last year’s edition, in which he returned to competition after the accident, he took it as a small victory to complete the 72 holes and share 47th place. Woods hopes to be positive toward the end of the tournament and compete despite the physical difficulties he faces.