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Tiger Woods thrills patrons with Masters comeback

Walking with slight hint of limp, Woods returns for first time since crash
Gallery applauds Tiger Woods after putt on sixth green during first round at 2022 Masters
Posted at 4:28 PM, Apr 07, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-07 16:38:27-04

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is back.

Walking with the slightest hint of a limp after a devastating car wreck that could've cost him his right leg, Woods sent the Masters patrons into an uproar with his solid play in the opening round.

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After five straight pars, Woods delivered a vintage tee shot at the par-3 sixth. The ball stopped 2 feet short of the flag for the tap-in birdie.

Woods had a sloppy bogey at No. 8, but he bounced back with a birdie at the 13th that put him solidly in contention as he approaches the end of his round.