Tiger Woods hopes to be fit for Masters as he wins putting game on Good Morning America
TIGER Woods has won his first trophy for four years… a putting competition against a US TV host on Good Morning America.
Former world No1 Woods – who is struggling to be fit in time for next month’s Masters – looked overjoyed as he beat TV host Michael Strahan, who is a former Super Bowl winner, although his winning but came after the timer had ended.
Tiger Woods is overjoyed to win putting competition with host Michael Strahan
“There you go man, take that trophy, you deserve it. Put it up there with your Masters jacket,” Strahan tells him as he hands Woods the trophy live on Good Morning America.
The 14-time Major winner appeared in a suit on breakfast TV to promote a new book to mark the 20th anniversary of his spectacular Masters victory in 1997.
Asked if he would be competing at Augusta next month, Woods replied: “God, I hope so. I’m trying. I’m trying everything to be able to get back and play.
Tiger Woods takes on Michael Strahan live on Good Morning AmericaTiger Woods, who has a bad back, knocks a missed putt out of the way
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Tiger Woods celebrates like he has won the Masters, but it is only a putting game on TV
“I love that event. It’s meant so much to me in my life. It has so much history and meaning to me, I’d love to get back.”
He added: “I need to get back physically. The mind is sharp…. I just need to get the body willing to do it.”
He said he will be at Augusta for the Champions Dinner on Tuesday April 4 but it not sure he will be able to play.
Tiger Woods smiles as he leaves the Good Morning America studiosFame FlynetTiger Woods has not won a tournament since 2013PA:Press Association
He told USA Today: “I have a chance to play. I’m trying everything possible.”
However, instead of practicing for the Masters, Woods is on a publicity tour to promote his new book.
The last of his 106 professional victories came at the Bridgestone Invitational in August 2013.
He last won the Masters in 2005, and his last major championship victory was the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines.
Nick Faldo helps Tiger Woods into his Green Jacket in 1997ReutersTiger Woods during his last appearance in DubaiGetty Images
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