Dr. David Chao: What you can realistically expect out of Tiger Woods this week at Augusta

OutKick founder Clay Travis breaks down the chances of the golf legend performing well in the Masters a year after his serious car accident.

No one should doubt Tiger Woods as he has nothing to prove. Winning The Masters after five back surgeries and a fusion should have proven that. Still it there is no way that he is 100%.

In fact, he can’t even wear his shoes made by Nike, whose last sponsorship contract was estimated to pay him over $200 million. He is wearing FootJoy golf shoes, as they give him more support.

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Tiger will be successful at Augusta and likely make the cut, but don’t buy into the idea that he can contend on Sunday. Just playing a little more than a year after his devastating leg, ankle and foot injuries is a major accomplishment.

Tiger Woods of the United States plays a shot on the 18th hole during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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So what can golf fans realistically expect from Tiger Woods this week at Augusta National?

Expect Woods to strike the ball well and potentially create even more excitement as he gets off to a good start. Given that The Masters has a limited field and the the top 50 scores (plus ties) advance, the chances of Tiger making the cut are pretty good. With a field of 90 that includes past champions, exemptions and amateurs, the field is really only about 75 players who could contend and likely only 20 players will miss the cut. Tiger has made the swing adjustments for his injuries and still is a great golfer. That is the good news.

The bad news is, expect him to tire. 

Tiger Woods of the United States