Tiger Woods is officially back, and the only man who has won more major championships than him is happy to see it.
Jack Nicklaus, winner of 18 major championships and considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, was not at Augusta National on Sunday to watch Woods win the Masters. He did, however, send along a message to Tiger immediately after the 43-year-old captured his fifth green jacket.
“A big well done from me to Tiger. I am so happy for him and for the game of golf,” Nicklaus said, as read by Jim Nantz on the CBS broadcast. “This is just fantastic.”
Woods entered the final round two shots back of then-leader Francesco Molinari. The victory marked the first time in his career that he has come from behind in the final round to win a major.
While it will still be extremely difficult for Tiger to break Nicklaus’ record of 18 major wins, his performance at the Masters this year proves he is still capable of playing at an elite level. As long as he can remain healthy, there’s no reason Woods can’t win another major or two before his career is over.
