It is still not known what the future holds for Tiger Woods, nor whether the 49-year-old golfer will play at the Masters next month. Predictions by his colleagues and experts come from day to day, and most hope that Tiger will really play at Augusta National.
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The legend of this sport, Gary Player shared his opinion regarding Tiger's return, not seeming so optimistic that Woods will actually appear in this tournament. The 89-year-old admitted in a media interview that he is a big fan of Tiger Woods, stressing how important Tiger is to the world of golf.
I'm such an admirer of Tiger Woods. You know, he did what he did for golf around the world is remarkable. The same as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and a host of players, Player told SportsBoom.com.
Gary Player: Your legs are what hit the ball, not your hands
However, an experienced face of the golf scene reflected on Tiger's injury, highlighting that his legs are not in ideal shape. The Masters is a challenging tournament that carries many obstacles on the way to victory. He is obviously not optimistic that Woods can really play this tournament.
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And, but you know, Tiger Woodss legs, your legs are what carry you around. Your legs are what hit the ball, not your hands.
And his legs are not in good shape. And The Masters, what people don't understand, look at that tournament. It's uphill and it's downhill and it's sidehill. And that is tough, tough on the legs."
The South African is not sure how things will look for Woods, although he hopes he could be wrong. Golf fans are eagerly waiting for this tournament, hoping that the 49-year-old can be a part of the biggest golf event of the year.
I don't know if he can walk around there. We hope he'll play. Everybody wants to see him play.- he concluded.
