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'The Guv'nor is here, pipe down' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on why fellow GOAT Tiger Woods inspires his own dreams

When 21-year-old Tiger Woods was rampaging around Augusta National to win the first of his five Masters titles by a record 12 strokes in 1997, Ronnie O'Sullivan was back in Blighty preparing to race around the Crucible Theatre making his epic world-record 147 in five minutes and eight seconds. Both moments are etched in sporting folklore and both figures have progressed to transcend their respective fields of play with 15-time major winner Woods embarking upon his 24th US Masters appearance a week before O'Sullivan competes at a record 30th straight Crucible competition in Sheffield.

Masters cut line 2022: Latest projections with Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm in danger

Sungjae Im held the overnight lead after a strong opening round at The Masters with the likes of Dustin Johnson, Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith also in close proximity. It was also a promising comeback from Tiger Woods with the 15-time major champion showing no signs of his injury hampering his play.

The pretty park with a lake you can walk around which is a haven for wildlife

Just outside of Leigh is a country park which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and draws in birdwatchers from far and wide. Pennington Flash is an impressive nature reserve with a 70 hectare lake at its centre.

Masters golf 2022: When does Tiger Woods begin second round at Augusta? Friday tee times

Tiger Woods produced a superb one-under 71 in the first round of the 86th Masters and will enjoy a late start on Friday for what should be a fascinating second day at Augusta. Woods will resume at 1:41pm (6:41pm BST) alongside 2010 Open champion Louis Oosthuizen (76) and Los Angeles Open winner Joaquin Niemann, who opened with a round of 69 to lie two shots behind overnight leader Sungjae Im of South Korea. Ad/> Woods admits he will use the 18 hours or so between the end of his first round to the start of his second preparing for the physical demands of walking on his damaged right leg.

Masters golf 2022: 'The place was electric' – Tiger Woods vows to play through pain barrier in chase for glory

Tiger Woods stole the show after a frantic opening day of the 86th Masters at a windswept but always wonderful Augusta as a fine one-under 71 left him four shots off the lead held by South Korea's Sungjae Im. The 15-time major winner produced brilliant birdies at the par-three sixth and 16th holes with a four at the par-five 13th hole overshadowing two bogeys on the eighth and 14th holes amid some glorious par-saving putts at the ninth and 18th holes. Ad/> Woods' return to competitive golf is miraculous after a horrific car crash in February 2021 in Los Angeles left him in hospital for three months, wondering about possible amputation of his damaged right leg, but is also in keeping with a career that continues to defy the odds after several career-saving back operations.

Tiger Woods 4 shots behind Masters leader Im, Schwartzel, Higgo lead SA charge

Tiger Woods called on all of his hard-won stamina and the knowledge gleaned in five past triumphs to launch his boldest Masters bid yet with a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday.

Woods misses fairway, saves par as fans swarm opening hole at Masters

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 07: Tiger Woods walks to the 13th green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Redington / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Tiger Woods Launches Unlikely Masters Quest With One-Under 71

Tiger Woods called on all of his hard-won stamina and the knowledge gleaned in five past triumphs to launch his boldest Masters bid yet with a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday. The 46-year-old superstar, whose February 2021 car crash left him with injuries so severe he feared he might lose his right leg, said just being able to play his first competitive round in 17 months was a victory. But it might not be the only one he celebrates this week. "I was able to finish up in the red," Woods said. "I'm right where I need to be."

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'The Guv'nor is here, pipe down' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on why fellow GOAT Tiger Woods inspires his own dreams

Masters cut line 2022: Latest projections with Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm in danger

The pretty park with a lake you can walk around which is a haven for wildlife

Masters golf 2022: When does Tiger Woods begin second round at Augusta? Friday tee times

Masters golf 2022: 'The place was electric' – Tiger Woods vows to play through pain barrier in chase for glory

Tiger Woods 4 shots behind Masters leader Im, Schwartzel, Higgo lead SA charge

Woods misses fairway, saves par as fans swarm opening hole at Masters

Tiger Woods Launches Unlikely Masters Quest With One-Under 71