The individual’s most recent performance in a renowned competition, which he has won five times between 1997 and 2019, was a disappointment. After a nightmare third round at Augusta, he found himself tied for 52nd place out of 60 participants who made the cut. This placement was a stark contrast to his previous successes.
Following the completion of round three, he scored an 82 (+10), surpassing his previous worst score of 78 at the Masters in 2022. Throughout his professional career, there have been only five instances where he failed to break 80. Notable among these were his results in the 2015 US Open and the 2002 Open, where he struggled to stay under 80. The golfer has had to reconstruct his golf swing following his fifth back surgery in January 2021.
Additionally, he underwent surgery on his right foot in April 2023. Prior to making it to the cut, he was observed applying what seemed to be pain relief cream on his back during play. Despite moving within seven strokes of the halfway lead after rounds of 72 and 73, he faltered during the third round.
The sudden plummet in performance during the third round at Augusta was a significant setback for the individual, dashing any hopes of securing his sixth green jacket. This disappointing outcome followed a series of physical challenges and surgeries that have impacted his ability to perform at his peak level.
