Tiger Woods Announces Return Beginning at the Masters in Augusta

THE GOOD OLD DAYS: Tiger Woods last month before the news of his multiple mistresses surfaced. Here, Woods tees off at the 2009 Australian Masters, Nov. 15 in Melbourne, Australia. (Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Professional golf icon Tiger Woods released an official statement ending his voluntary leave of absence from the PGA tour. He is planning to participate in the Masters in April.

The PGA superstar has been on a hiatus for the past four months following his infidelity scandal.

On Tuesday he made an official statement announcing his decision to jump back in the game. A press release on his website www.tigerwoods.com has the sports world talking about and anticipating his return.

“The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta,” stated Woods in press release.

The Masters is set to begin on Apr. 5 and will continue through the 10th at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

The Masters is viewed as the top PGA event in golf by most professionals and this year the broadcast will feature unique live 3D viewing enhancements with the entire match being shot with 3D capable cameras.

“The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it’s been awhile since I last played,” said Woods.

Tiger Woods has won multiple green jackets at the Masters along with other golfing legends like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.