Tiger to miss out on Masters again?

Just two years ago, in April 2017, Tiger Woods finished tied 17th at the Masters. Made the cut and everything. Just two years ago.

Tiger's back at Augusta!! And, errmm... Joe LaCava's back....also at Augusta...

Wow, two years is a long time in back spasms. With just 19 days ot go until the world's elite tee it up at Augusta, we are no closer to discovering if Tiger Woods will or will not be playing. Common sense tells us he has two main hopes of  teeign it up at Augusta: Bob Hope and no hope.

According to social media, various sources have claimed that Tiger "doesn't look good," and hasn't even been able to pick up a club after withdrawing from the Dubai Desert Classic last month because of back spasms. Mark Steinberg has been ominously quiet over the last few weeks and a 'source close to the situation' said, “I would be shocked if he plays anytime soon.”

This is what we're missing if he doesn't play...

Tiger was a no show at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing 'rest & rehabilitation'. A statement on his website said simply:  'There is no timetable for his return'.

Rory McIlroy gave us a bit of an insoght a couple of weeks ago after having lunch with Tiger. When asked if TIger could get back in shape for the Masters he said: “Possibly. These next few weeks will probably tell.”

For old times sake: Still gets the arm-hair affroing like a maniac...

“I think the good thing is mentally he’s in a good place,” said Rory. “He’s got other things in his life that he’s interested in and it’s not as if it’s just golf. He’s got other things and that’s great.

“He struggled with his body over the past couple years, and it’s unfortunate because it just won’t allow him to do what he wants to do. It’s tough, but I know that he’s working hard to try and get back. Again, with your body and with injuries, it just takes time.”

"So this is the last time we're teeing it up here? Say it ain't so Joe, say it ain't so..."

19 days to get ready for Augusta? I d on't think so. Really hope I'm wrong but can anyone see this happening?

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