Tee occasions have been set for golf celebrity Tiger Woods' extremely anticipated return to the game as he is indicated he'll compete within the Masters Event later this week.

Organizers of Georgia's Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership on Tuesday introduced the tee occasions for the match that begins on Thursday. The introduced tee occasions is the clearest signal that Woods will compete after being injured final 12 months in a automobile crash that forged uncertainty over his profession.

Woods on Thursday will compete in Group 14 starting at 10:34 a.m. EST. Included within the group is 39-year-old Louis Oosthuizen, of South Africa, who's getting into his 14th Masters match. Joaquín Niemann, of Chile, may even be included within the group. The 23-year-old Niemann debuted at Augusta Nationwide in 2018 following his win on the Latin America Newbie Championship because the No. 1 ranked newbie on the planet.

Tiger Woods Warm Up
Golf celebrity Tiger Woods will return to play this 12 months's Masters Event, confirmed by means of tee occasions launched by Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. Pictured, Woods warms up on the vary throughout a follow spherical previous to the Masters at Augusta Nationwide in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2022.Andrew Redington/Getty Photos

On Friday, Woods will play in Group 29, which begins at 1:41 p.m. EST. The group will once more embody Oosthuizen and Niemann.

After Thursday and Friday, the sector can be minimize in half, with the remaining gamers advancing to rounds on Saturday and Sunday.

Woods, 46, stated earlier Tuesday he plans to play within the match however would make a last choice after a follow spherical on Wednesday.

"As of proper now, I really feel like I'm going to play," Woods stated. "As of proper now. I will play 9 extra holes tomorrow."

Woods was severely injured in a automobile crash in Los Angeles over a 12 months in the past, casting doubt on his future within the sport. The accident occurred when he misplaced management of his Genesis SUV, inflicting a rollover crash. Woods broke his proper tibia and fibula, along with smaller breaks in his left leg and compound fractures. Medical doctors reportedly feared they must amputate his leg.

Regardless of his tough restoration, Woods has stated he is wished to return to golf and stated in an interview with Golf Digest he requested for a membership from his hospital mattress.

"Typically I simply crutch and lay on the grass for an hour as a result of I need to be exterior," he advised the journal, describing his restoration. "Lacking the contact of a golf ball hit correctly is likely one of the higher emotions."

Nonetheless, Woods has said he'll by no means have the ability to return to golf full time.

Woods additionally faces lengthy odds with sports activities betting web sites placing the famed golfer in underdog standing as he competes for his sixth title at Augusta Nationwide. Draft Kings charges Woods' probabilities at +4,500, placing him at 18th general. These odds imply that a $100 wager on Woods to win would return $4,500.

Augusta Nationwide declined additional remark to Newsweek.