Masters 2018: Tiger Woods win would be sport's greatest comeback - Sir Nick Faldo
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Tiger Woods could provide "the greatest comeback in sport" by winning the Masters this week, Sir Nick Faldo says.
The former world number one had spinal fusion surgery last April - his fourth back operation in three years - and feared he might never play again.
The 42-year-old American has also suffered much-publicised off-course troubles but has been in good form since returning to golf late last year.
Three-time Masters champion Faldo said: "How are you going to top this?"
Speaking to BBC Sport, the Briton added: "Ten years on from a major, off course he crashes and burns doing things you're not meant to be doing, four operations - it's amazing.
"It would be the greatest comeback in sport."
The four-time Masters winner has finished 12th, second and fifth in his past three starts on the PGA Tour and arrives at Augusta seeking a 15th major title.
Yet after back problems and his off-course issues - including an arrest last May which resulted in him being sentenced to a year's probation for reckless driving - many doubted if Woods would compete again.
Last week, he described himself as a "walking miracle" for managing to return to the sport.
And Faldo, a six-time major champion, believes that has made Woods' fans even more committed to their hero and he drew large crowds when practising at Augusta on Monday.
"All applauded him and all ran to the putting green like a wave, everybody went. It was more than the old days," said 60-year-old Faldo.
"The aura felt like a freight train, everybody looked. It was unbelievable. He's an unbelievable story and people want to say: 'I saw Tiger play.'"
England's Justin Rose, last year's runner-up, agreed. "When Tiger walked onto the range there was an anticipation and excitement from the crowd to watch him compete again," he said.
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17 minutes ago
Iain Carter should resign.....
Why? Sir Nick Faldo was talking to the BBC and no where is Iain Carter mentioned in the article. It seems you don't like the content of the piece, because it's about Woods.
As it is a 3 time winner at Augusta, talking about how Woods is being received by the Patrons and the possibility of Woods winning, I think it is relevant
In 1949, Ben only survived the crash because he had thrown himself from the driver’s seat in front of his wife to protect her. By 1950, he was back winning and in 1953 he won 3 majors.
The story of his recovery was told in the 1951 film “Follow the Sun” starring Glenn Ford.
3 minutes ago...
So you don't like Mcllroy, Woods and most of all Iain Carter. You fail to see that some golf fans, do like to hear what is going on during the build up, at The Masters. If you don't like it, don't read it!
not a hope
enjoy the Masters lads always the start of the golfing season
subject to some unbelievably wet weather
"If you don't like it, don't read it!"
Good point. However, if you don't like or agree with other people's comments or opinions, then don't comment on them!
"It seems you don't like the content of the piece, because it's about Woods."
I would have posted the same thing if the article was about McIlroy.