Tiger Woods shot a one-under 71 in the first round of the Masters Tournament on Thursday, marking his return to professional golf after a 14-month hiatus following a February 2021 car accident in which he suffered serious leg injuries.
After the round, Woods spoke with ESPN's Michael Collins. When asked what his plans are over the next 24 hours to get ready for the second round Friday, Woods smiled and replied that it will involve "lots of ice."
Woods suffered comminuted open fractures to both the upper and lower tibia and fibula in the one-car accident, per Dr.