Ridley did not engage when asked about the potential breakaway Saudi golf league that remains a threat to the PGA Tour. “He’s a big part of our history and we certainly wish him the best working through his issues right now,” Ridley said. Ridley said Mickelson contacted him via a text message and didn’t indicate the two have spoken directly. Ridley says Mickelson was open to play in this year’s tournament, but reached out to the chairman in late February or early March to say he did not intend to play. News from Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley’s press conference:Īugusta National says it did not revoke Phil Mickelson’s exemption or invitation to play in this year’s Masters. Hayes: 2022 Masters pool picks - Best options in every value tier Quinn: The ultimate unknown question in Tiger Woods’ stunning return to the Mastersīest on the Board: Picks and bets for the 2022 Masters (Podcast) Ray: Masters intel - 10 keys on Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, and more The Athletic may receive an affiliate commission if you open an account with Fubo TV through links contained in this content. The Masters will again be televised on ESPN and CBS this year and available to watch on. What's here and how to watch: We'll have news updates, buzz from the course, and follow Tiger and the rest of the field during the tourney. His last official tournament appearance was the 2020 Masters. Woods, who turned 46 in December, last played at the PNC Championship's father-son event with his son, Charlie, in December 2021. Woods has been recovering from a single-car crash in February of 2021 that left him with open fractures in the upper and lower portions of his right leg, and additional injuries to his foot and ankle. The Tiger comeback timeline: Woods' last public appearance was at the 2022 Genesis Invitational, where he said he didn’t know when he was going to play again. Tiger's tee time: His assigned slot: 10:34 AM on Thursday. Tuesday, Woods confirmed he plans to play. Optimism spiked following the round - Fred Couples said he was "sure" Woods would be in the field, and described Tiger's game as in fantastic shape. He was back Monday, and knocked out another practice round with Justin Thomas and Fred Couples. How we got here: Woods flew into Augusta and played the course last Tuesday, then again showed up Sunday for another practice round. Woods will play nine more practice holes today, and assuming there are no setbacks, it's go time tomorrow. "As of right now I feel like I am going to play," said Woods yesterday. Tiger Woods actually playing in the 2022 Masters has officially morphed from pure intrigue into a set Thursday tee time.
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