Woods’ Return at Masters Would Be ‘Phenomenal,’ Says McIlroy

Tiger Woods reacting to Cameron Kuchar draining a long putt on the 17th green during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament at Grande Lakes Orlando Course, Orlando, Fla., on Dec 19, 2021. Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday it would be “phenomenal” to have Tiger Woods return to competition at next week’s Masters, adding that the game of golf is better whenever the 15-times major champion is playing.

McIlroy, speaking to reporters at TPC San Antonio ahead of this week’s Valero Texas Open, was asked what Woods’ potential participation in the April 7-10 Masters would do for the build-up to the year’s first major.