TIGER WOODS is BACK… and it only took him six holes.
In his first PGA event since the 2020 Masters 18 months ago following a horror car crash, Woods proved he hadn't lost any of his ability with club in hand.
A steady start to his first round of the 2022 Masters saw Woods come through the first five holes level par.
He then lined up for his tee shot at the par three sixth hole.
And the 46-year-old made it look so easy, using a short iron to land the ball within two feet of the hole.
It wasn't a fairytale ace on his comeback, but Woods left himself the simplest of tap-ins for his first birdie of the competition.
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Patrons at Augusta roared in approval as Woods' tee shot arrowed towards the hole, with further cheers when he rolled in for birdie.
But Woods nearly undid his excellent work at the sixth at the very next hole.
A wayward tee shot on the par four seventh saw Woods in the trees on the right of the fairway.
And his approach shot saw him end up in front of a bunker next to the green.
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But an excellent chip onto the green helped Woods tap in to save par, keeping him one under through the first seven holes.
Woods confirmed earlier this week he was set to make his comeback at Augusta.
The five-time Masters winner suffered serious leg injuries in a Los Angeles car crash in February 2021, throwing his career into doubt.
Woods though is now well and truly back, and has even insisted he is good enough to WIN the entire competition.
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