Tiger Woods 2022 Masters speculation grows as golfer arrives at Augusta National: report

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Speculation of Tiger Woods playing in the 2022 Masters grew this week, as the five-time champion was reportedly at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday to play a practice round. 

Woods' trip to Augusta was likely to gauge how his body reacts to walking the hilly course, according to Sports Illustrated. Woods arrived at the course with his son, Charlie, and they later were joined by golfer Justin Thomas in Tiger's practice-round group.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Woods is still listed as a participant in the tournament after he was injured in a February car crash last year. Woods has not been included in the group of past champions who were sitting out, however, that could change as golfers have until tournament week to decide if they are playing.

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Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 14, 2019. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

To fuel additional speculation, golf fans, and internet sleuths appeared to track the movements of Woods’ private jet. Eureka Earth tweeted an image on Tuesday of Woods' plane apparently landing at Augusta Regional Airport.

Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis on Monday called this week "critical" for Woods. 

"This is a critical week for @tigerwoods to see if his body can sustain 72 holes at Augusta National," Lewis wrote on Twitter. "He will exhaust every effort to play @TheMasters."

Woods, 46, has yet to play in a competitive PGA Tour event since he suffered traumatic leg injuries in a single-car accident in late February 2021. In December, Woods competed with Charlie at the PNC Championship, though he did use a cart. After the