Asmussen | Illini coach Small no longer doubts Tiger

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga.CHAMPAIGN — Of course, he watched. Just like the rest of us.

Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small was glued to his television Sunday morning and afternoon. Because Tiger Woods was back in the hunt at the Masters.

"I thought it was awesome," Small said. "It was a feel-good story, the way he's come back from his trials and tribulations."

Woods rallied from two strokes back at the start of the round to win his fifth green jacket and 15th major overall.

What impressed Small the most?

"As a coach, I like the way he won the tournament," Small said. "He won it playing with strength. He didn't go out there…