Golfers Playground found that Nicklaus expects to see Tiger Woods at Augusta

March 4, 2010 - PRLog -- Golfers Playground and Theo Moody found that Jack Nicklaus has no idea when Tiger Woods will return to golf, but the Golden Bear expects to see the game's No. 1 player at the Masters.
"It would surprise me if he didn't [play]," Nicklaus said. "Oh yeah, I can't imagine in a hundred years he is going to miss Augusta."
Golfers Playground learned that Nicklaus was quoted "I've been very non-committal about everything because it's none of my business. My guess is as a golfer he's going to want to try and play Augusta if he has his other things in order."
Golfers Playground knows that Woods has not played in a tournament since winning the Australian Masters on Nov. 15. Woods gave no hint as to when he would play again last week in his first public comments since the Nov. 27 SUV accident outside his home led to a scandal and admissions of infidelity.
"I suspect he'll play something before Augusta," Nicklaus said. "Your guess is as good as mine. I would be very surprised if he didn't play something before Augusta."
Woods, who has won 14 major championships, is four behind Nicklaus' record. Earlier this year, Nicklaus had said, "If Tiger is going to pass my record, I think this is a big year for him in that regard. If he doesn't play this year, obviously the chore is going to be a little tougher."
Golfers Playground learned that Nicklaus then referenced the fact that Woods has won seven of his 14 majors on this year's major venues: four at Augusta National, one at Pebble Beach (U.S. Open) and two at St. Andrews (British Open).
"He obviously loves Augusta, Pebble Beach and St. Andrews," Nicklaus said. "He basically owns all three of those places."
Golfers Playground discovered that Nicklaus, who won the Masters six times, last played the tournament in 2005. This year, for the first time, he will serve as an honorary starter at the tournament along with four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer.

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