Masters: Tiger Woods posts highest 72-hole score in his professional career
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A standing ovation greeted Tiger Woods as he walked up to the 18th hole of Augusta National, and the 72nd of these Masters, on Sunday.The five-time champion tipped his cap in acknowledgement of the gallery, but he knew these were cheers from the past more than anything he’d accomplished this day.Tiger shot a 77 on Sunday, finishing 16-over par for the tournament. His cumulative 304 was the highest 72-hole score in his professional career and left him in last place among those who made the weekend cut here.“It doesn't take much to get out of position here,” Woods said. “Unfortunately, I got out of position a lot yesterday and a couple times today.”The tournament was still a success in a couple of regards. First off, at 48 and three years removed from a vicious car accident that left many wondering if it would end his career, he managed to get up, down and around four rounds at this hilly course.He was seen with heat packs on his back, muscle oils all over and spoke of get...