"He's not immune to it just because he can hit a golf ball really well. He's had 25 to 30-something surgeries, and when you're going through that many procedures, it's painful coming out of those procedures. I've had procedures done and I typically try and stay away from all that stuff because I just know that - painkillers, there can potentially be a downfall to it."
"I know he's going to get through this. He has a big fight ahead of him. He's a fighter. That's what he does. He's going to get through it and come out a better man and a better person. We hope to see him soon."
"With great respect to those two players, I hadn't thought about it. Yeah, they've both been obviously titans of the game for the last three decades."
Tiger Woods is not competing in the Masters due to a recent car accident and DUI charge, as he seeks treatment for painkiller addiction. Fellow competitor Jason Day noted Woods' struggles with pain following numerous surgeries. Harris English expressed confidence in Woods' ability to overcome his challenges. This year marks the first time since 1994 that neither Woods nor Phil Mickelson is participating in the Masters, with Mickelson withdrawing for family health reasons. The absence of these legends signifies a notable shift in the tournament's landscape.
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