Tiger Woods, 25 years thinking green

In the Masters there are things that do not change. It is the most classic tournament that exists and its legend is based on keeping its customs as unchanged as possible. However, one of the ones that golfers like the most does not strictly depend on its rectors, but on the charisma of the main actor: Tiger Woods. Throughout its 87 years of existence, this championship has seen the main figures of international golf parade through its streets. But, although some of them have had the popularity of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player or Seve Ballesteros, none have equaled Tiger Woods in popularity. The former number one in the world made history at the National in his first participation in 1997 and since then, and there are already twenty-five editions, his presence is always the most followed by the millions of supporters he has here and in the rest of the world. world. Since his physical problems have prevented him from performing at his best in recent times, the Californian measures his public appearances to the maximum. And with regard to his participation in the Masters much more. He never confirms it and that uncertainty is resolved by word of mouth from the fans. “Curro has commissioned some new dresses for this season” Romero’s supporters clamored every time the April Fair approached and they longed to see Pharaoh de Camas. “We have seen the Tiger plane at the Augusta airport,” the Woods say now when the atmosphere in the state of Georgia heats up the previous weekend. And, to his delight, the genius appeared on Sunday giving balls before playing nine holes as training. Related News Standard GOLF No Jon Rahm, eliminated against an intractable Horschel Miguel Ángel Barbero The Spaniard loses against the American (5 and 4) and is left out of the final table The comments and walks at a good pace followed one another like wildfire in a facility in which mobiles and racing are prohibited. But the satisfaction of having the star for another year is already a source of satisfaction for those who attend the first ‘major’ of the season this week. Now all that remains is for him to repeat some of his feats (not fail the cut, something he has never done) or win a sixth green jacket and thus emulate his admired Jack. Until that time comes (if it comes), Tiger had time to remember some of them. «Winning my first Masters in 1997 and falling into my father’s arms will always stand out in my memories and will be hard to beat. That moment will remain in my memory and will occupy a very special place in my heart, “he indicated logically, since it was the first of his fifteen grand slam wins. And regarding the differences that he finds between the schools of then and those of now, he also spoke with nostalgia. “The game has gotten younger, faster and stronger in the last 25 years and it shows in the emergence of new styles of play. It is also due to the expansion of the fields and the greater distances that the balls reach. But hey, it is also true that there are more and more young, highly talented players who are making their way. Will any of them cross his path to reach his sixth title?