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Tiger Woods wins 15th major after stunning Masters performance
Fresh off winning his fifth green jacket, Tiger Woods says he no longer has to keep up with golf’s next generation of power-hitters to remain a force in his sport as he sets his sights on more major success.
Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods says he no longer has to keep up with golf’s next generation of power-hitters to remain a force in his sport.
Once the longest driver in the game, Woods, 43, says his hands and touch are still good enough to contend for years to come.
“The body's not the same as it was a long time ago, but I’ve still got good hands,” the 15-time major winner said.
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“I don't have to hit the ball 340 yards. I can still plod my way around the golf course.”
Ranked 1199 in the world just sixteen months ago, Woods’ historic win has returned him to No.6.
Golf’s next major is the PGA Championship at Bethpage in New York in May, where Woods saluted in 2002.
Asked if his thoughts would now turn to Jack Nicklaus’ 18 majors record, Woods said: “You know, I really haven't thought about that yet.
“I'm sure that I'll probably think of it going down the road. Maybe, maybe not. But right now, it's a little soon, and I'm just enjoying 15.”
Nicklaus was among the first to congratulate Woods on his first major victory in 11 years.
“I’m so happy for him and so happy for golf,” Nicklaus said.
Asked how he and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady kept performing into their 40s, Woods said: “I think it's training and nutrition. Guys are able to take care of their bodies for a longer period of time.
“We know how important it is to eat perfectly and to train and also the recovery tactics that you have to employ, especially as you get older.
“And then you also have to be lucky. You can't have those big major injuries in some sports, especially contact sports.
“My sport's different. I can play a much longer period of time.”
Woods, who has moved within one of Sam Snead’s record of 82 PGA Tour wins, said he would also be smarter about the number of tournaments he plays in.
“I'm not going to play as much as I did last year I played a little bit too much … because I kept trying to qualify for World Golf Championships and events in the playoffs (but) the tournaments I do play in, I'll be fully invested and committed to playing and trying to win.
“I can promise you one thing: I'm not going to hit a golf ball tomorrow
“I just can't wait to see how it all unfolded from the TV perspective, because I know I was grinding hard trying to chase Francesco today, and then all of a sudden the leaderboard flipped and there were a bunch of guys up there who had a chance to win.
“I hit some of the best shots on that back nine today.
“You know, I felt like I just flushed it coming home, which was a nice feeling.
"This has meant so much to me and my family … it's something I'll never, ever forget.”
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Meanwhile, Jason Day finished top-five at the Masters again but will forever rue a costly third-round mistake.
Day closed out with five-under 67, finishing just two shots behind Tiger Woods at 11-under.
He made double-bogey at the gettable par-five 15th on Saturday, finding the water from a “mental error”.
“I let the lead slip away even more than I should have,” Day said.
“Fifteen was obviously disappointing.”
Runner-up in 2011 and third in 2013, Day said he had a special affinity for Augusta.
“I just love this course,” Day said.
“It tests your ego, it tests your emotions and your attitude - but if you play it right you can shoot a low score here.
“Being from Australia, this is the one that I've always wanted to win.
“I hold it a little bit more special than the other ones (majors) ... even though I definitely want to win all of them, this one is a little more special to me.
"I was discouraged with how things happened on Saturday, but it's nice to finish off the Masters with a good solid round."
Adam Scott finished tied for 18th after a final-round 73.
“I played well but I just couldn’t get anything going,” the 2013 Masters champion said.
Marc Leishman (tied for 49th) and Cameron Smith (tied for 51st) failed to fire.
Day said he was thrilled for his mate Woods.
“Sometimes I feel like he probably thought his world was crumbling around him,” he said.
“It’s pretty impressive.”
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'I was a step away': Molinari
Francesco Molinari was gracious in defeat, despite losing control of the Masters following a wet and disappointing back nine.
Just two bad shots, that’s all it took. Two splashdowns in the water and two double bogeys Sunday left him watching Tiger Woods celebrate capturing another green jacket.
But Molinari was anything but petulant following the stinging setback. He acknowledged that watching Woods make history was special. Despite blowing a three-shot lead during the final round, he could appreciate the roars from the crowd and the electric atmosphere at Augusta National.
However, he stopped short of saying he turned into a fan for a moment on the 18th green when Woods won.
“No,” he said before breaking into a small grin. “Sorry.” After playing rock-solid golf for 3 rounds, Molinari flinched and errors opened the door for Woods – and others. Molinari hit his tee shot into the water at No. 12 and his third shot on No. 15 ended up wet as well.
The 36-year-old Italian went 49 straight holes without a bogey at one point during the tournament. But a couple of bad swings erased all that good work in a hurry.
“From my point of view, it’s just a step along the way,” Molinari said.
“I think it wasn’t my day today. That ball on 12, if it is one yard further left it goes in the bunker (instead of the water). The third shot on 15, it could easily have not clipped the tree.
“Sometimes it’s your day. Sometimes it isn’t.”
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Tiger called his win on day one
He called it – all the way back on day one.
After shooting 70 in his first round, Tiger Woods was asked to break down his performance.
It doesn’t get much better than this.
“I thought I played well today. I thought I hit a lot of good shots,” he said.
“I’ve shot 70 the last four times I’ve won the green jacket so I am off to a good start.”
'I've shot 70 the last four times I've won the Green Jacket.' Talking to a confident Tiger.
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) April 11, 2019
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Tiger set for rankings jump
Tiger Woods will move to No.6 in the world rankings – less than two years after he was ranked 1,199 and contemplated retiring from golf due to ongoing back injuries. Meanwhile, Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion, (73, six under), Marc Leishman (75, one over) and Cameron Smith (77, two over) rounded out the Australian contingent.
From one GOAT to another – Serena pays her respect to Tiger!
I am literally in tears watching @TigerWoods this is Greatness like no other. Knowing all you have been through physically to come back and do what you just did today? Wow Congrats a million times! I am so inspired thank you buddy.
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) April 14, 2019
Tiger Woods' 15 majors:
1997 Masters
1999 PGA Championship
2000 U.S. Open
2000 The Open
2000 PGA Championship
2001 Masters
2002 Masters
2002 U.S. Open
2005 Masters
2005 The Open
2006 The Open
2006 PGA Championship
2007 PGA Championship
2008 U.S. Open
2019 Masters
Tiger Woods is back in green!
Tiger wins the Masters recap
The comeback is complete. Tiger Woods has his fifth Masters title.
The 43-year-old shot a 2-under 70 for a one-stroke victory and his 15th major championship.
But it was his first since the 2008 U.S. Open, capping a remarkable recovery from debilitating injuries.
Woods showed he still had the game to compete with the world’s best when he triumphed in last year’s Tour Championship, his first victory of any kind since 2013.
Now, he’s back on top with his first green jacket at Augusta National since 2005.
“I’m a little hoarse from yelling,” Woods said with a big smile after his win.
“I was trying to plod my way around the golf course and then all of a sudden I had a lead.
Coming up 18 I was just trying to make a five. When I tapped the putt in, I don’t know what I did but I know I screamed.
“To have my kids there, it’s come full circle. My dad was here in 97 and now I’m the dad with two kids here.
“It’s overwhelming. Last year I was lucky to be playing again.”
Watch: Tiger gets his green jacket
Back in green.#themasters pic.twitter.com/n2LfjOtjfQ
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 14, 2019
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