“My $ on Tiger” “In a cart?” – Fans react to reports of Tiger Woods playing at Augusta with Fred Ridley and Justin Thomas

Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods has reportedly started practicing at the Augusta National ahead of this year's tournament.

As per reports, Woods' private jet landed in Augusta on Saturday morning, and a few hours later, he began his practice for the Masters, which will begin in less than two weeks.

On Saturday, Mar. 30, Bob Harig from Sports Illustrated tweeted that the 48-year-old golfer was seen practicing alongside his good friend Justin Thomas and Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley.

Most fans expressed their excitement over the positive news about their favorite golfer. However, few were sarcastic, while others suggested that Woods and Thomas shouldn't be in the same group, given their records.

Here's a look at some of the reactions:

"My $ on Tiger"

"In a cart?"

"Justin Thomas and Tiger shouldnt play together both haven't played well when they are paired together"

"Will be interesting to see who Tiger will want to play with and whether he plays early or late Thursday."

While some fans asked if they could join in on the fun practice session, some others questioned why Woods continue to stay away from competitive events.

Here's a look at some more responses:

It is pertinent to note that fans are excitedly waiting for the news of Woods' return to competitive golf. However, the golfer's spotting at Augusta doesn't necessarily confirm the same. It'll be interesting to see if the ace golfer ultimately decides to compete at the Masters.

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Did Tiger Woods make the cut in the 2023 Masters?

Tiger Woods made the cut at the 2023 Masters, marking his second and eventually last official PGA Tour event for the year. He posted a 2-over 74 on the opening day at Augusta National, followed by a 1-over 73. With an aggregate score of 3-over after 36 holes, he just finished inside the cutline.

However, Tiger Woods appeared unfit in both rounds and was seen limping while navigating the challenging Augusta National Course. Further, multiple holes remained for the final day due to consistent interruptions from rain. Consequently, he decided to withdraw from the event after making the cut.

It marked Tiger's 23rd consecutive cut, breaking the record held by Gary Player and Fred Couples for most consecutive cuts at the Masters Tournament. Overall, he has made 24 cuts in 25 starts. Apart from winning the tournament five times, he has also finished as a runner-up twice and has had seven other top-10 finishes.

The Masters Tournament 2024 will be Tiger Woods' second start of this season. He hasn't played since pulling out during the second round of the Genesis Invitational in February. His last win on the PGA Tour was the 2020 Zozo Championship, while the 2019 Masters was his last major championship triumph.