Tiger Woods completed an epic comeback from career-threatening injury and scandal by winning the 83rd Masters on Sunday, capturing his 15th major title with an unprecedented back-nine rally. Ending an 11-year major drought, the 43-year-old American seized his first major title since the 2008 US Open. “It's overwhelming just because of what has transpired,” Woods said. “I could barely walk. Couldn't sleep. Couldn't do anything. “To have the opportunity to come back, it's one of the biggest wins I've ever had for sure.”
Winning a fifth Masters title, and his first since 2005, cemented a fairytale comeback to the pinnacle of golf for Woods, whose career imploded after a 2009 sex scandal and nagging knee and back injuries that required a total of seven surgeries. “It's overwhelming just because of what has transpired,” Wood said.
Jack says 'well done'
It was the fifth Masters title for Woods, his first since 2005, and it moved him three shy of the all-time record 18 majors won by Jack Nicklaus. “A big well done from me to Tiger,” Nicklaus tweeted. “I'm so happy for him and for the game of golf this is so fantastic.” Woods has won majors at Bethpage and Pebble Beach, where next month's PGA Championship and June's US Open will be played, but he's not chasing Nicklaus. “I'm sure I will probably think about it going down the road. Right now it's a little soon. I'm just enjoying 15,” Woods said.
