Tiger Woods finishes 13-over-par at the Masters originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Tiger Woods wrapped up his 2022 Masters Tournament by shooting a second consecutive 6-over 78 at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, giving him a total score of 13-over-par.
At the time he finished his round, he was tied for 47th place.
Woods' +13 is the worst score of his professional career at the Masters, topping the +5 he shot in 2012. His lowest finish on the Masters leaderboard as a professional was also in 2012, when he tied for 40th. As a 20-year-old amateur at the 1996 Masters, Woods shot +6 and missed the cut, the only time he's done so in 24 tournament appearances.
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This was Woods' first official PGA Tour event since the 2020 Masters, as the 15-time major champion was sidelined due to serious leg injuries he suffered in a February 2021 car crash. Woods, 46, did get off to an encouraging start in his return at Augusta, shooting a 1-under 71 in the first round. He then made his 22nd consecutive cut at the Masters, which is the third-longest streak in tournament history, after recording a 2-over 74 in Round 2.
Entering the weekend tied for 19th place at +1, things fell apart for Woods in the third round. The five-time green jacket winner turned in his worst-ever round at the Masters with a 6-over 78 on Saturday, which dropped him down to a tie for 41st at +7.
Woods then shot another 6-over 78 on the final day of the tournament, tallying five bogeys and one double-bogey compared to just one birdie.
As he approached the green on the 18th hole, Woods was met with a rousing ovation from the crowd.
Woods closed out his comeback to golf with a par putt on the 18th and left to another loud ovation.
