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Tiger Woods' comeback at Masters ends following incredible display of grit and determination

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finished his latest appearance at the with a six-over 78 as he capped off his remarkable comeback at Augusta National after nearly 16 months away from golf.

The 15-time major winner stunned the golfing world earlier this week when he announced that he would be making a dramatic return to the sport after suffering serious leg injuries in a car crash in February 2021.

After shocking many by making the cut on Friday with some determined play, his injuries and lack of match fitness seemed to catch up with him over the weekend.

He carded a six-over par 78 on Saturday, his worst score in a Masters round, and finished with the same score on Sunday to finish on 13-over.

While he might be well down on the leaderboard, overall it was a successful four days for the five-time Masters winner who showcased the spirit that's made him so successful in his first competitive golf action in almost a year and a half.

THE MAIN DRAW

Wherever Woods went over the Augusta course, the crowds that followed him were rows and rows deep.

His featuring at the major that he's won five times was a huge draw for many, with fans everywhere wishing the best for him as he made his highly-anticipated return.

And those fans got what they wanted over the first two round, with some glimpses of his class shinning through as he made an unexpected cut.

But in tricky weather conditions on Saturday, Woods struggled as it appeared the hilly Augusta National began to take a toll on his body. His recovery after the car crash included surgery to place a rod and pins in his right leg, and excruciating physical rehabilitation.

His round was littered with bogeys and birdies, as well as two double-bogeys -- a rare occurrence for Woods at the Masters -- as he slipped down the leaderboard.

On Sunday, playing alongside Jon Rahm under the bright Georgia sun, Woods was the centre of attention during the early pairings to go out, receiving huge cheers from the patrons as he made his way around the course.

Tiger Woods tips his cap as he walks to the 18th green during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on April 10, 2022. (Jae C. Hong / AP)

Wearing his famous red and black clothing -- the colours he traditionally wears on the final day of majors -- Woods delighted fans with some delicate touches and trademark excellence, including a monster putt on the 14th hole to salvage a bogey.

Overall, he carded one birdie, five bogeys and a double bogey during his final round to finish 13-over par -- but walked off the 18th hole to a standing ovation and cheers from spectators.

While he didn't trouble the top of the leaderboard, Woods' appearance at the Masters was about more than what happened on the course.

It gave everyone a sign: Tiger is back.

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