Commentators noted that Woods' form looked good, and he appeared to be comfortable, with a 'sensible start' to his game at Augusta National Golf Club.
got off to a solid start Thursday for the first day of the Masters Tournament, a significant moment for the pro golfer who suffered devastating leg injuries last February in a severe single-car crash.
From there, he pared the second hole, “Pink Dogwood,” a 575-year par 5, barely missing a birdie opportunity. He then pared the third hole, “Flowering Peach,” a 350-yard par 4. On the fourth hole, “Flowering Crab Apple,” a 240-yard par 3, Woods once again pared. Technically, The Masters is not Woods’ return to golf after the crash, as he and son, Charlie, played in the PNC Championship in December. They finished second.
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