Tiger Woods To Return To Golf At Masters; CBS Readies For Enormous Ratings

by Steve Krakauer | 11:38 am, March 16th, 2010

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The stage is set for Tiger Woods return to golf, and he’s doing it at a tournament that has “a tradition unlike any other.”

Woods said in a statement today he’ll make his long-awaited return at the Masters on April 5, and CBS is bracing for huge ratings as a result.

Here’s part of Woods’ statement today:

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.

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 a while since I last played.

Earlier this week CBS News and Sports President Sean McManus said, “I think the first tournament Tiger Woods plays again, wherever it is, will be the biggest media event other than the Obama inauguration in the past 10 or 15 years.”

Well now we know – it will be on CBS, on a huge stage.

> Update: Here’s FNC’s initial report:

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puck30

Here’s the killer Steve. CBS does this big, huge push on Tiger returns to The Masters.

And then he doesn’t make the cut, remember he was erratic to say the least last year. The only good thing here is they will probably be able to control the circus like atmosphere at Agusta.

Imagine if this was the US Open and it was being held at say Bethpage?
Barney

My thoughts exactly, Puck. In fact, though I am a golfer and a PGA fan, I think it would be hysterical if Little Tigger blows it on Thursday.
mcf1757

Finally a reason to watch golf again, LETS GO TIGER!!!
Puter Boi

Welcome Back, TIGER!!!
Nachi

FanBoys everywhere! Return at once to yer Klaverns! There IS a God! And again a reason fer living!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Tim-Alvine/100000780043967 Tim Alvine

You know Tiger has taken the most about of punishment he could have
possible taken for what he did (other than his wide leaving him)

but honestly, can we blame him… take a look at this gallery of
Tiger’s Mistresses and vote on which one you think is the hottest…
vote @
http://www.lionsdenu.com/tiger-woods-mistresses-who-is-the-hottest-poll/
You cant blame the guy!!!