By Julius Oyekunle
Tiger
Woods did a great comeback at Augusta National Golf Club to claim a fifth green
jacket and the world of gulf can’t have enough.
It was an emotional finish. The 43-year-old Woods, gave us the Tiger of old and
beating players he inspired with his 1997 win at Augusta National Golf Club.
Woods evened the score firing 2-under-par 70 and finishing at 13-under 275. He became the first $2 million man ($2,070,000 for the winner) in Masters history.
“It’s one of the most amazing days in our history.”
“To have the opportunity to come back like this, it is probably one of the biggest wins I’ve had for sure,” Woods said.
Woods had 22 birdies, the second-most in the field after Xander Schauffele’s 25. He led the field in greens in regulation, hitting 58 out of the 72 greens.
“I just felt so prepared coming into this event,” Woods said.
Woods’ fifth Masters title moved him past Arnold Palmer and puts him one behind Jack Nicklaus for the most green jackets in history. He’s also three majors behind Nicklaus’ record of 18.
