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Woods tests out his game

His Masters’ status still is up in the air
Tiger Wood.

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger Woods played a practice round Tuesday at Augusta National, a strong indication that the four-time champion could make his return at the Masters.

Mark Steinberg, his agent at Excel Sports Management, confirmed in an email to The Associated Press that Woods played 18 holes.

Still to be determined is whether he returns for the Masters next week.

Woods has not played since he withdrew at Torrey Pines on Feb. 5 after 11 holes because of tightness in his back during a chilly, fog-delayed opening round. A week later, he said he would return to competition when he had the game for it.

“My play, and scores, are not acceptable for tournament golf,” Woods said in a statement Feb. 11. “Like I’ve said, I enter a tournament to compete at the highest level, and when I think I’m ready, I’ll be back.”

He has missed the Honda Classic and Arnold Palmer Invitational – he was not eligible for Doral this year – since the statement. There have been second- and third-hand reports that Woods has been practicing near his home in south Florida.

Woods could make an announcement about his Masters plans this week, though it is not necessary. Unlike a regular PGA Tour event, players with a Masters invitation only have to register before they tee off in the opening round April 9. It would be unlike Woods to do that. Instead, he likely would inform the club of his plans before Sunday.

Woods played in the 2010 Masters without having competed in nearly five months.



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