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Tiger Woods unsure whether this year’s Masters will be his last

Tiger Woods, a 15-time major winner is unsure whether this year’s Masters will be the last of his career with the 47-year-old very aware of injury struggles.

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Woods made a dramatic comeback to golf at last year’s event after a serious car crash in 2021 which caused severe injuries to his leg.

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Woods preparations are for his 25th appearance at the major which starts April 6.

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However, speaking on Tuesday wood uttered that the thought of this being the last time competing at Augusta National had crossed his mind.

“I don’t know how many more I have in me. So just to be able to appreciate the time that I have here and cherish the memories,” the five-time Masters champion said.

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The 15-time major winner claims to have a different appreciation of the game and he can still be competitive on the course.

“I think my game is better than it was last year at this particular time,” he said, speaking about his recovery. “I think my endurance is better but it aches a little bit more than it did last year just because at that particular time when I came back, I really had not pushed it that often.“I just have to be cognizant of how much I can push it.”

Woods admitted that taking time away from sports has helped him with more time to enjoy life, more time to bond with his son, Charlie, who has displayed some impressive skills of his own.

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“I’ve always enjoyed the seclusion of practicing and getting ready for events, and then obviously taking what I have done in practice into game time and be able to display that. It’s harder now,” Woods added.

“But the joy is different now. I’ve been able to spend more time with my son, and we’ve been able to create our own memories out there.

“It’s incredible, the bonding and the moments that come because of this sport.”

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A shock victory would see Woods tie Jack Nicklaus as the most successful Masters champion in history with six wins.

It comes as Woods was named on Forbes’ world’s billionaires list, with the golfer reportedly worth KSH. 146.52 billion.

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He joins LeBron James as the only two active athletes on the list. According to Forbes, they are the first athletes to hit the 10-digit net worth mark while still active in their respective sports.

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