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“Return of the Roar”: ESPN to release film documenting Tiger Woods’ 2018 comeback season
The remarkable comeback year of Tiger Woods is set to be showcased in a prime-time film, which will air on ESPN on Sunday, December 30.
The film, titled “Return of the Roar,” promises to give us an inside look into the incredible comeback of Tiger Woods, beginning with his return to action from spinal fusion surgery last December, right up to his improbable victory at the Tour Championship in September.
Here’s a look at the trailer, which will leave you counting down the days until the film’s release.
Preview of new prime time @ESPN film @TigerWoods Return of the Roar" debuting Dec. 30 at 9pm ET pic.twitter.com/XCQRhoisRc
— Andy Hall (@AndyHallESPN) December 5, 2018
ESPN has stated that the broadcaster interviewed over 60 PGA Tour professionals, along with Woods himself, and Woods’ caddie Joe La Cava, to bring depth and context to one of sports greatest ever comebacks.
In its press release, ESPN commented on what exactly you can expect to see in “Return of the Roar”
“With new, never-before-seen content, including multiple interviews with Woods, viewers will get behind-the-scenes access to PGA TOUR events central to Woods’ return, including the Valspar Championship and the Tour Championship, featuring stylized off-speed cameras and inside-the-ropes viewpoints.
“The film also will touch upon Woods’ growing role as a leader and mentor on the PGA Tour, highlighting his role as captain’s assistant at the 2017 Presidents Cup and the announcement made in March that he will captain the U.S. Team at the 2019 Presidents Cup in Australia.”
“Return of the Roar” airs on ESPN at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, which happens to be Woods’ 43rd birthday.
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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #2
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludwig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele testing the Callaway Ti 340 mini driver & the DUW – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
See what GolfWRXers are saying and join the discussion in the forums.
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Masters 2024: Reduced-scale clubhouse trophy and green jacket to Scottie Scheffler
In the world of golf, there is Scotty and there is Scottie. Scotty Cameron gave the world of golf a nickname for a prestigious putter line, and Scottie Scheffler has now given the golf world a blueprint for how to negotiate one of the toughest tournaments to win. Sunday, Scheffler won the Masters tournament for the second time in three years. He separated from the field around the turn, making a trio of birdies at holes eight through 10. On the long walk home, he added three more birdie at 13, 14, and 16, to secure a four-shot win over Masters and major-championship rookie Ludvig Åberg.
On No. 7, Ludvig Åberg makes birdie to move into a tie for second place. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ZSjcOr9OQK
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 14, 2024
As the final group moved along the ninth hole, a quadrilateral stood at 7 under par, tied for the lead. Scheffler, playing partner Collin Morikawa, and penultimate pairing Max Homa and Åberg advanced equally toward Amen Corner, with the resolution of the competition well in doubt. Morikawa flinched first, getting too greedy (his words) at nine and 11. Double bogey at each dropped him farther back than he wished, and he ultimately made a 10-foot putt for bogey at the last, to tie for third position.
Ludvig Åberg made the next mistake. Whether he knew the Ben Hogan story about the approach into 11 or not, he bit off way more than he should have. His approach was never hopeful, and ended short and right in White Dogwood’s pond. Åberg finished the hole in six shots. To his credit, he played the remaining seven holes in two-under figures. Finally, Max Homa was the victim of the finicky winds over Golden Bell, the short, par-3 12th hole. His disbelief was evident, as his tee shot flew everything and landed in azaleas behind the putting surface. After two pitch shots and two putts, Homa also had a double bogey, losing shots that he could not surrender.
Why? At the ninth hole, Scottie Scheffler hit one of the finest approach shots of all time, into the final green of the first nine. Scheffler had six inches for birdie and he converted. At the 10th, he lasered another approach shot into a tricky hole location, then made another fine putt for birdie. Within the space of 30 minutes, Scheffler had seized complete control of the tournament, but Amen Corner still lurked.
Scottie Scheffler is back in sole possession of the lead. #themasters pic.twitter.com/MGytXpJcXH
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 14, 2024
At the 11th, Scheffler played safely right with his approach. His chip shot was a wee bit too brave and left him a seven-foot comeback putt for par. He missed on the right side and gave one shot back to the course and field. His tee ball on 12 was safely aboard, and he took two putts for par. On 13, the 2022 champion drove slightly through the fairway, then reached the green, with his first two shots. His seventy-foot-plus putt for eagle eased up, four feet past the hole. His second putt went down, and he was back in the birdie zone. As on nine, his approach to 14 green finished brilliantly within six inches. His final birdie came at the 16th, where he negotiated a nine-foot putt for a deuce.
Leader by four with two to play. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KcoilYExDr
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 14, 2024
Scheffler reached 11 under par and stood four shots clear of Ludvig Åberg when he reached the 18th tee. His drive found the lower fairway bunker on the left, and his approach settled in a vale, short and right of the green. With dexterous hands, Scheffler pitched to three feet and made the putt for par. With a big smile, he embraced caddie Ted Scott, who won for the fourth time at Augusta National, and the second with Scheffler. Ludvig Åberg finished alone in second spot, four back of the winner. Not a bad performance for the first-time major championship participant Åberg, and not a bad finish for the world No. 1 and second-time Masters champion, Scottie Scheffler.
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matt_bear
Dec 8, 2018 at 2:13 pm
It wasn’t just one win or any win. Yes, it wasn’t a major. However, the season ending Tour Championship requires making it through the season and finishing top 30. He played more tournaments this season than any other recent year the last decade. He was one Rose missed putt from winning the FedEx cup too. 42 with a fused back and a pain killer addiction.
William Davis
Dec 7, 2018 at 12:50 pm
I suppose Woods will be coming back forever but, just in case, please wake me up if he arrives.
susan
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:02 pm
Return to the Roar is good…. Return to the H o a r is not…. 😮
Johnny Penso
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:53 am
Too soon. Winning a tournament isn’t exactly a stunning comeback. Lots of golfers have missed out on winning for a few years, had injuries, substance abuse or other personal challenges, and then come back to win. When he wins a major it’s time for a movie.
passerby
Dec 6, 2018 at 1:28 pm
dunno how mr. woods or anyone in the world will be able to live up to your standard caliber. wow. is it that hard to please?
JByrd
Dec 6, 2018 at 3:20 pm
I completely agree. Yes, he had a good year, but it was 1 win. Let’s wait and see how he does over the next 1-2 years before we start calling this one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Gosh, there is so much hyperbole in sports that it just ruins it. It’s way too soon for a documentary. He just finished 17/18 in the Hero World Challenge.
Thunder Bear
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:32 am
Before everyone starts hating on Tiger let me just say…. YES!!! Love it! I’ll be watching this for sure.
lion
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:49 am
The Haters will all watch it too(and say they wont)….just so they can complain even more.
2putttom
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:58 am
LOL… spot on .