Social media goes wild as Tiger Woods jet lands in Augusta

With The Masters only a week away, the anticipation is building in more ways than one. The first Major of the year is always a special occasion, but this year expectations are reaching a fever pitch thanks to the possible appearance of Tiger Woods.
The 46-year-old, who has won the event five times, is still named in the field to go to Augusta National, although he hasn’t played competitively since being involved in an accident car over a year ago. Recently, Woods played down suggestions that he might make a surprise comeback at the event. Speaking at February’s Genesis Invitational, which he hosted, Woods said: “I can still play, but I’m in a cart. Being a weekend warrior is easy, it’s not that hard. Hit your ball, jump in a cart, roll, barely get out of the cart, grab your club and hit the next one And the longest walk you have is probably from, what, the cart to the green and back. doing is not that hard, but walking on a golf course is of course a totally different matter I have a long way to go.
However, more recently, speculation has grown that the 15-time Major winner could use Augusta National to launch a sensational comeback. Rumors began to swirl last weekend that Woods had been seen walking a medalist, while Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis reported that Woods would exhaust all efforts to make his return to the Masters.
Now, Eureka Earth has posted an image on Twitter of Woods’ plane landing at Augusta Regional Airport. Predictably, this news sent social media into a frenzy, with many speculating that maybe – just maybe – one of the most incredible comebacks to the sport of all time could be underway. Tweets including flight trackers, video footage of the plane and speculation Woods is on a reconnaissance mission to Augusta National – fresh from a similar visit apparently by Rory McIlroy – abound, as we await further news. Here are a few:
According to the whole internet, Tiger is heading to Augusta for a practice ride today. It doesn’t confirm he’s playing the Masters – likely a final test – but it does confirm he’s passed all his tests so far. In his head, his body, his spirit and his game are straight to the point. It’s amazing. https://t.co/uJ3RF3xTvyMarch 29, 2022
According to the whole internet, Tiger is heading to Augusta for a practice ride today. It doesn’t confirm he’s playing the Masters – likely a final test – but it does confirm he’s passed all his tests so far. In his head, his body, his spirit and his game are straight to the point. It’s amazing. https://t.co/uJ3RF3xTvyMarch 29, 2022
I was asked if Tiger was still the needle in golf. In a weird way, I think there might be *more* interest in him now than ever. The post-merger feedback has been amazing. Whoever followed the accident is downright Shakespearean. All this to say that no one follows another golfer’s plane. https://t.co/t4X7YlKe78March 29, 2022
BREAKING: #TIGERWOODS JET IS LIFTING NORTH! https://t.co/U4TSG9jvPr #N517TW #EJM517 Does he play in #TheMasters? Will update! #MastersJets2022 pic.twitter.com/tR0AYYvimrMarch 29, 2022
#TigerWoods landed at #AugustaGA 1 week after the 2022 #MastersTournament. Thanks for following this morning! pic.twitter.com/Qi5qZcB5cQMarch 29, 2022
Just landed at bush field pic.twitter.com/8eHZRSoNWIMarch 29, 2022
If you’re wondering who’s still moving the needle in golf, Scottie Scheffler became world No. today and has been trending all morning.March 29, 2022
🚨#NEW: Jet owned by Tiger Woods arrives at Augusta Regional Airport ahead of a scheduled reconnaissance mission to ANGC.March 29, 2022
🚨THE GOAT IS HERE!!!🚨TW rolls at AGS!!!#TigerWoods #TheMasters(📸 ©29MAR2022 EurekaEarth)#EurekaEarth #NotDrone #DiscoverThePresent pic.twitter.com/hJUc6Ns9sxMarch 29, 2022
As we await confirmation of why Woods arrived at Augusta, one thing is certain – with such interest, if he announces his involvement in the tournament, it will surely cause a social media rash like we have not. never seen before. For now, it’s all about “watching this space”.