Tiger Woods Impresses Golf Fans at 2024 Masters, Finishes 1st Round at 1 Over Par | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
David Craig Tiger Woods made his long-awaited return to competition Thursday at the 2024 Masters, and he put forth a vintage performance.
Woods played 13 holes at one under par on Thursday before wrapping up his first round on Friday morning at one over. He bogeyed No. 14 and No. 18 after recording two birdies and a bogey during Thursday's portion of his opening 18.
It was his first time playing since he withdrew from the Genesis Invitational in February.
The 48-year-old opened the round strong, sinking a birdie putt on the first hole. He had a bit of a stumble with a bogey at No. 4, but he bounced back with another birdie on the eighth. He also impressively saved par on his first four holes on the back nine.
Fans on social media were excited by Woods' methodical, professional first-round performance given his extensive layoff:
Jason Sobel @JasonSobelGolfThis has been a very Tiger Woods-like opening round of the Masters. Even in his prime, he'd treat Thursday like a heavyweight fight — stick and move, throw a few jabs, don't need to land a haymaker too early. Just keep yourself in it and make sure you don't get punched in the…
Preston McClellan @p_mcclellanI don't know what it is, but watching <a href="">@TigerWoods</a> play golf never gets old. <br><br>That chip on 11 was so, so good.
Rich Eisen @richeisenTiger Woods, y'all.
Ryan Ballengee @RyanBallengeeTiger Woods looks great out there. I know it could all go wrong at any minute, especially with a long day tomorrow. But today, he's looked great.
ESPN @espnTiger Woods opened up with a birdie on the first hole at <a href="">#TheMasters</a> 👏 <a href="">
Golf Channel @GolfChannelTiger Woods with an excellent pitch to set up a par save on No. 11. 🐅 <a href="">#TheMasters</a><br><br>🎥 <a href="">@TheMasters</a><a href="">
PGA TOUR @PGATOURThree straight par saves for <a href="">@TigerWoods</a>.<br><br>He is 1-under thru 12 at <a href="">#theMasters</a> <a href="">
Adam @AdamJoseph____Tiger Woods at age 48 - still poetry in motion, the only reason I will watch Golf.<a href="">#TheMasters</a> <a href="">
trey wingo @wingozThat was so tasty by Tiger… <a href="">
Jon Sherman @practicalgolfThat pitch on 11 by Tiger 😮💨😮💨😮💨 <a href="">
Drew Benedict @drewbenedict03Watching Tiger Woods stroll around Augusta National tapping in pars <a href="">
While Woods admitted earlier this week that he is working through lingering issues related to his ankle and leg injuries, he seemed to alleviate concerns with Thursday's performance.
Woods has the chance to make history this weekend. He's made the cut at the Masters 23 straight times, which is tied with Gary Player and Fred Couples for the all-time record. He can stand alone if he continues his steady play.
