Tiger Woods Wins Masters In First Major Victory Since 2008
Comeback of the decade.
Tiger Woods is back. He won his fifth Masters Tournament Sunday—his 15th championship overall—and in doing so sealed the kind of pro sports comeback usually reserved for movie scripts, copping his first big win since he conquered the U.S. Open in 2008.
It’s easy to see in a photo made at the moment he won that the 83rd Masters was also a big one for Woods personally. That’s what redemption looks like.
The moment Tiger Woods became Masters Champion once again. (via @TheMasters) https://t.co/7iuQTUVa7B
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) April 14, 2019
Woods was in lousy shape just a couple of years ago. Aside from the times his turbulent personal life made more news than his game play, he was also bed-bound and suffering from back issues that would’ve sent a lesser player into retirement.
His win Sunday was achieved with a 2-under-par 70 in the final round. It was actually his first win at Augusta in 14 years, perhaps making it just that much sweeter when he put on the iconic green jacket.
Sunday red + the green jacket.@TigerWoods wears it proudly.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/hZqwmlWd9z
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 14, 2019
The win would’ve obviously been sweet enough as it was, but Woods began Sunday two shots behind Francesco Molinari and with the likes of Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka closing in. In the end he won in a comeback, with a couple of birdies followed by a tee shot and a putt.
History was made, and from celebs in every sphere as well as the President of the United States, well-earned congrats flooded social media.
Congratulations to @TigerWoods., a truly Great Champion!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 14, 2019
A big “well done” from me to @TigerWoods! I am so happy for him and for the game of golf. This is just fantastic!!! 👏🏼@TheMasters
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 14, 2019
A big BIG congratulations to @TigerWoods for winning the Masters!! The roar of the Tiger is back!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 14, 2019
Greatest comeback story in sports! Congrats @TigerWoods Let me hold one of those 5 jackets one time!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) April 14, 2019
And if ever there was an athlete who personified perseverance, about overcoming trials and tribulations, it is @TigerWoods today. I never thought he’d win a major again. Now I think he’s gonna surpass him. HE’s the shark in blood-infected waters. Everyone else is the prey!#UhOh
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) April 14, 2019
I can’t even handle how happy I am for @TigerWoods . I cried for him. I feel so happy he has this win, and he made this epic comeback. Bravo, and thank you for showing us the power of believing. Amazed.
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) April 14, 2019
After this the only way Tiger Woods’s day could get better is if he’s a Game of Thrones fan.
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