Masters Tournament site of Tiger Woods return

March 20th, 2010 by articles

“He’s baaack!” Tiger Woods has announced he will be a part of the Masters Golf Tournament 2010, a privilege he holds as a former Augusta National champion. It was always a matter of time before he would return. The Masters controls the press with an iron first, so TMZ might as well not waste any short term loans to fly anyone over there. No, that will be for another day, when Woods feels like talking. Still, it is Tiger Woods' return.

What would Masters golf tournament 2010 be without him?

Not much, that’s what. I do not mean to belittle the accomplishments of:

Steve Stricker
Camilo Villegas
Ernie Els
Dustin Johnson
Matt Kuchar
Ben Crane

… or Padraig Harrington for that matter. They all play at an elite level and lead in FedEx Cup totals. Veterans like Harrington are lurking in the rough. (He went from 106th to 37th in one week.) But I’m horrified that the NASCAR virus appears to be infecting the PGA Tour. Winston Cup, FedEx Cup? Coincidence? Corporate sponsorship is to be expected, but let’s keep our hands clean of Skoal and “Larry the Cable Guy” DVDs, please. Tiger Woods’ return is dirty enough.

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren are circus enough, without the bread to go with it

You did notice that Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were spotted in public together … again. TMZ is going to air the Woods/Nordegren pics tonight on TV, but they aren’t above teasing us with them. If you only care about his golfing, The Masters Golf Tournament 2010 will be streaming online. Yes, The Masters online is the only way to fly. You may not want to miss Tiger Woods' return.

Why Woods says The Masters golf tournament 2010 is his gig

“The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this tournament with great respect,” said Tiger Woods in a statement to the media. “After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta. The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it’s been a while since I last played.”

This will be his first tournament since the car crash

Whatever took place, Tiger wants to move on. He isn't going to wait like you have to for car loans. He’ll let his woods, irons, wedges and putter do the talking at The Masters Golf Tournament 2010. But will the normally well-behaved Augusta crowd be happy to see him?

“I hope they boo him off the course,” Alice Kohn of Miami said last week. “He should be booed for the same amount of time he spent cheating on his wife. I used to love Tiger, but now I can’t stand him. I still love golf. I still watch it on TV. But I won’t be happy to see Tiger on the golf course. Not anymore.”

Will Tiger Woods be ready to roar?

Pro golfers and golf analysts know where their bread is buttered. Outspoken commentator Johnny Miller says Woods will “come back strong,” which is not unfounded, as he is a strong competitor and he's had sabbaticals before. Tiger is the ultimate golf perfectionist; if he isn’t mentally focused on the Tiger Woods return, he won’t play.

Players “The Big Easy” Ernie Els hit the nail on the head when he spoke of this master of The Masters (he’s won it four times). Els knows Woods “will be embraced by the players” upon his re-emergence. According to USA Today, money talks. Since Tiger Woods debuted on the PGA Tour, total prize funds have gone from $ 65.95 million in 1996 to $ 279.8 million for this season. The Masters golf tournament 2010 may not be the biggest money grab of the season, but it is the most prestigious. Tiger Woods draws crowds and advertisers. He is the engine that made the PGA Tour great.