AUGUSTA, Ga. – Fred {Couples} has develop into an everyday follow spherical associate of Tiger Woods on the Masters, however as this yr’s event approached he didn’t anticipate to listen to from the five-time champion.
Woods hasn’t performed an official occasion since he was concerned in a automobile crash in February 2021. He was rehabbing his accidents when he texted {Couples}.
“Most of the texts were about his kids. [Son] Charlie got fitted for new clubs, his daughter, the [World Golf Hall of Fame] speech, his daughter playing in soccer, and then all of a sudden he said I’m going to go to Augusta,” {Couples} mentioned. “Because he loves [Justin Thomas] and I and he wants to play these little practice rounds. That was his goal.”
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Monday’s spherical really advanced extra organically than that with Woods sending out a last-minute request Sunday night: “He sent me a text last night saying, ‘Dude, we’re playing at 3 [p.m.] tomorrow, see you on the tee.’ I said, ‘you bet.’”
Woods performed the primary 9 Monday after taking part in the second 9 on Sunday. {Couples} mentioned the duo plans to play once more on Wednesday relying on the climate.
