Masters 2022: Korn Ferry Tour star Ryan McCormick on Tiger Woods' inspirational journey, mystique of 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.

The Masters tees off Thursday morning with golf's best seeking a green jacket at Augusta National Golf Course.

Korn Ferry Tour star Ryan McCormick is sure he’ll be on the same course some day playing against the likes of Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas instead of watching as a spectator. 

McCormick is 18th in the most recent Korn Ferry Tour points standings after recently missing the cut at the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club. But like most golf fans this week, he’s keeping an eye on the Masters in hopes of one day playing the course.

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The 30-year-old New Jersey native, who was a star on the high school scene before attending St. John’s University, told Fox News Digital in a recent interview it’s exciting knowing Woods is about to play in a high-level competition for the first time since 2020. There’s something about Augusta that’s indescribable, he added.

Ryan McCormick of the United States prepares to play a shot on the 6th hole during the final round of the Astara Golf Championship at Country Club de Bogota Feb. 13, 2022, in Bogotá, Colombia. (Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

"I’ve been down to Augusta to watch it, and it’s one of the weeks out of the year I think anybody who plays golf even a little bit is tuned in. It’s just kind of a magical place to see, and it’s an awesome event," McCormick said. "I’ll watch this week, of course, and would love to play there in the future."

Woods will be playing the Masters after suffering devastating leg injuries in a February 2021 car crash. McCormick said