In 1997, he brought world focus to the sport when he won his first Masters by a record 12 shots. Without a doubt, Woods has been to golf what the likes of Pele, Maradona, Messi and Christiano Ronaldo are to football. Soon, Woods transcended the game and became an iconic sporting figure, widely celebrated by sports fans across the world. But then, suddenly and like an overblown balloon that suddenly dissolves in the air, Woods world came crashing without giving any sign, at least to the public. Yes, that was the astonishing account of Woods’ recent comeback that has continued to resonate across the world.

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2019 15:22 UTC