How Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler played a key role in Tiger Woods' comeback in 2019

Tiger Woods' 2019 Masters victory was one of the greatest sporting comebacks ever. Conversely, two of Woods' closest friends and employees, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler, assisted him in getting back in shape and returning to the top of the golf world.

Background

Tiger Woods' golf game had gotten much worse due to his long history of injuries and personal problems. He had many surgeries and had to miss important events like the Masters, which he had won four times. In 2017, Woods was no longer one of the top 1,000 players in the world, and rumors were going around that he was considering retirement.

Woods, on the other hand, did not give up. He exerted great effort to return to playing condition and cure his wounds. Then, with the assistance of his close friends and fellow players Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler, Woods began to regain his fitness.

Justin Thomas

As a child, Justin Thomas was one of Tiger Woods' biggest supporters. In 1997, when he was only 10 years old, Woods won his first Masters. Thomas and Woods became close friends during the past few years, and Thomas frequently sought Woods' golfing assistance.

Thomas convinced Woods to play with him at the 2018 Ryder Cup. This marked a pivotal moment in their friendship. Woods and Thomas became friends due to their shared passion for sports and strong rivalry. Woods began to view Thomas as a young player from whom he could learn.

Thomas helped Woods get his swing and composure back at the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019. He frequently accompanied Woods on practice rounds to encourage and advise him. Thomas was present at Woods' 2018 Tour Championship victory. This was the first victory for Woods in five years.

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Rickie Fowler

Rickie Fowler, a close friend of Woods, assisted in his recovery. Like Thomas, Fowler has always admired and been inspired by Woods.

During the 2019 Masters practice rounds, Fowler assisted and advised Woods. He assisted Tiger in improving his putting, which had been a persistent issue. Fowler also assisted Woods in concentrating on the game. When things weren't going well on the course, he urged Tiger to focus on his abilities and believe in himself.

Tiger's comeback

By the time the 2019 Masters tournament rolled around, Woods was in excellent shape thanks to the assistance of Thomas and Fowler. He had significantly improved his putting and was playing with confidence and precision.

Woods competed against golfers such as Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy. But he maintained his composure and remained focused on the task at hand, leveraging the support of his friends to propel him to success.

Thomas and Fowler were among the first to reach Woods' green after he made the winning putt. The players lauded Woods' incredible recovery.

Tiger Woods will always have the support of many people

Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 Masters was important for everyone in golf, not just for himself. Even though Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas played significant roles in Tiger's victory, it is essential to remember that Tiger gets the majority of the credit.

Woods will get help and advice from his friends and coworkers as he competes over the next few years. No matter how difficult Woods' future may be, fans can take comfort in knowing that he will always have the support of his friends and fellow players.

Woods won the 2019 Masters due to his perseverance and refusal to give up. His friends and teammates helped him get better, especially Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler.

Edited by Piyush Bisht