Tiger’s Historic Return

Hello from Augusta, where around 12:40 this afternoon Tiger Woods got a round of applause for walking onto the Driving Range to be practice for his first round of competitive golf for 2010.. Nevermind that this first round of the year came at the grandest tournament of  them all. The air of anticipation had been building all week, starting with Woods’ Press Conference Monday.Yesterday’s blast from Masters Chairman Billy Payne, sent shock waves through the  Press Center here. Payne used a stern tone to show that while Augusta National is private, the all-male membership was not thrilled with his actions away from the course . By 1:40 this afternoon it seemed everyone at the Augusta National Golf Club wanted to be as close as possible to the first tee..Beside the big oak tree located behind the clubhouse a pathway had been cleared for Woods, and his playing partners KJ Choi and Matt Kucher along with the ever-present security detail to walk by on their way to the first tee box. The spectators cheers started to build as Tiger moved closer and you could see a smile come to his face, and he gently said “Thanks”. Regardless of where you stand , there’s  no denying that this is where Tiger Woods belongs. Not because I said it, but because the fans said it. Tiger Woods is golf and today the fans at the greatest tournament of all proclaimed it.. I’m just glad to be able to say that I was her to see it..