Tied with Carolina in first-round series, defending Stanley Cup champions are without their ‘heart-and-soul guy.’
Now three major championships shy of his idol’s record, the Masters champion has rekindled interest.
Francesco Molinari and a host of others ended up in the water, giving Woods a chance to make his move.
Woods is a major champion once again. But the man who put on the green jacket Sunday is different than the one who last won 11 years ago.
The 14-time major winner trails Francesco Molinari by two entering the final round at Augusta National.
“The safety of everyone on our grounds is paramount,” Fred Ridley, Augusta National’s chairman, said in a statement. “We also believe the earlier start will give us the best opportunity to complete the Masters on Sunday.”
Big names dotted the leader board at Augusta on Friday.
Former champ’s unintended contact made him a social-media darling, even if it didn’t cost him on his scorecard.
Rory McIlroy, viewed by many as the favorite, is also seven shots off the lead after first round at Augusta.
The slugger is no lock to make the game, to be played next month at Nationals Park, after a slump has dragged down his numbers over the past month.