It was all eyes on Tiger Woods at the Augusta National on Monday, but it has not yet been confirmed whether he will return on Thursday.

It was all eyes on Tiger Woods at the Augusta National on Monday, but it has not yet been confirmed whether he will return on Thursday. Rich Beem is considering how likely a remarkable return to golf for Tiger Woods is this week and is evaluating the chances of both him and Rory McIlroy coming out winners in The Masters.

Will Tiger make a notable return to the Masters?

I must say that I did not see this coming. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Billy Horschel reveals he spoke to Woods and believes he could return to Augusta National this week
Billy Horschel reveals he spoke to Woods and believes he could return to Augusta National this week When I heard last week that he [Tiger] was coming to Augusta National to do a workout, with his son and Justin Thomas, I thought “well, that’s a bit interesting”. This is one of the golf courses I never expected to see him return, as it is at least difficult to walk and then try to stabilize your body as you turn from these hills facing backwards, sideways, downhill – everywhere . Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player See snapshots from Woods’s previous five wins at Augusta National
See snapshots from Woods’s previous five wins at Augusta National Obviously only one person knows if his body can handle it and that is the Tiger himself. It will be interesting to see how it will prepare in the next two days. He is not here just to fight, he is here to win. And if there is anyone who can navigate this golf course without having his “A” game but just being so mentally strong, it would definitely be the Tiger. He understands the places you can and do not afford to miss some of these downloads out here. And if he can rely heavily on his short game, especially the athlete, then why not?

“It should be the biggest return to sport”

Where he was a year ago right now, he probably lost his leg, no one thought that coming back to play so soon would even be a chance – much less a chance, as it seems now. I think if you look at everything that has happened historically, I think you can now understand what is inside him that drives him so much back here – he just likes to fight, he likes to be out here, that’s his passion, that’s his playground. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth reports on the possibility of Woods returning to the Masters
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth reports on the possibility of Woods returning to the Masters If anyone could possibly do it mentally, get into the process of getting into the work that needs to be done to restore that leg, this is it. If he was to win it, it would have to be the biggest comeback in the sport – beyond reality.

Why can’t this be Rory’s year in Augusta?

I think the only expectation Rory McIlroy has is himself. I do not think he is too bothered by what the press may ask him or what situation he is in to try to finally win this Grand Slam career. Having Tiger here could help distract the media a little, but, saying that, Rory knows what is at stake. He understands that he has to go out there to finish this Grand Slam of his career sooner rather than later, because as time goes on he will eat you more as a player. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Rich Beem investigates why Rory McIlroy is not so consistent with his irons and what changes could benefit him
Rich Beem investigates why Rory McIlroy is not so consistent with his irons and what changes could benefit him Why not this year? I talked to him for a few minutes today. has changed golf balls – returned to an older ball that can control and fly a little better in the wind, something we’ll see here in Augusta, I think, later this week. He has the game to come out here and really dominate this golf course. It’s just a matter of putting it all together and minimizing mistakes. In fact it does not always have to do with how well you play around Augusta, it has to do with how you minimize these mistakes and these big numbers – you have to stay away from the doubles at all costs out here, they will eat – because it is very difficult to make three or four more birds to bring them back. If Rory can do that this week, then I think he has a great opportunity because, although he has not done well this year, he still has a lot of good fakes. They will definitely come in sooner or later.

Will Bryson DeChambeau learn from the “67 par” comment?

                                                            Bryson DeChambeau claimed last year that the Augusta National was a par-67 device for him before he shot twice over 70.

I think he has learned from these comments. It’s pretty funny, as long as the golf ball hits, it’s simple in idea but almost impossible to do – especially if you are a little out of position. You can hit it as much as you want in practice rounds here, shoot 67 fast enough, but once the tournament starts, 67 gets a lot harder. I do not think we will hear anything like that from him. However, he has the ability to make 67, but he has to lead the golf ball well.

Matsuyama’s neck injury causes inconvenient Masters defense

Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama was seen training at the Augusta National on Monday, despite concerns about a neck injury
2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama was seen training at the Augusta National on Monday, despite concerns about a neck injury [Can Hideki Matsuyama challenge?] It depends on the extent of the injury. If it’s still something that bothers him, then he will get out there and not feel completely comfortable in all the shots – you will be wrong on the part of the careful. But if he feels like he’s 100 percent and he’s good to go, then I think he’s going to have fun out there trying to defend the Green Jacket. But it’s a very uncomfortable and uncomfortable place for him to be, for sure. Watch The Masters exclusively live on Sky Sports. Live coverage throughout the week of the tournament is at Sky Sports Golf, with additional streams and bonus action in all four rounds available via the red button.