A happy Tiger is a dangerous Tiger at Augusta National

Tiger Woods plays a practice round Tuesday at Augusta National as he tries to win a fifth Masters starting Thursday. (Photo: Jack Gruber, USA TODAY)

Story Highlights
  • Woods has his game and life in order as he comes to Masters looking for first major since 2008
  • "I feel comfortable with every aspect of my game," Woods said Tuesday
  • "I feel like (the Masters) is his to lose," Paul Azinger says

    AUGUSTA, Ga. — There's just something about Tiger this year.

    The look is different, the swagger is back. The joy is evident, the smiles more frequent. And with club in hand, he is reminiscent of the Tiger who dominated the sport for a decade.

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    Just three years removed from a public scandal that shattered his home life, tarnished his impeccable image and wrecked his play on the golf course, Tiger Woods is in a better place these days at one of his favorite places in the world.

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    Having rebuilt his swing under relentless analysis and sharpened his putting stroke after a tip from a friend, the red shirt on Sundays means something again. He will be the prohibitive favorite when the Masters begins Thursday. This towering presence who has won six times in his last 20 starts on the PGA Tour — including his past two — is again No. 1 in the world.

    "He's so happy," said fellow golf pro Steve Stricker, who gave Woods a putting lesson a month ago and joined Woods for a practice round Sunday at Augusta National. "He's smiling, he's joking around. He's in a good mood. He seems a little more at peace with himself.

    "He must have things in order."

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    Outside of the ropes, it appears he does. After a single-car accident outside his former home in Florida in November 2009 — a crash that led to revelations of serial infidelity and ultimately cost him his marriage and millions of dollars in endorsements — Woods has slowly rebuilt his life one day at a time and his game one swing at a time.

    Further removed from his divorce in 2010, he seems happy as he and Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn announced via Facebook and Twitter last month that the two are dating. He is sharing custody of his two children, daughter Sam, 5, and son Charlie, 4. And he is as healthy as he has been in years, his surgically reconstructed left knee and aggravating Achilles injuries posing no threat, which allows him to fully train and practice.

    GALLERY: TIGER WOODS' 77 PGA TOUR VICTORIES

    Tiger Woods has won 77 times on the PGA Tour, five short of the all-time record held by Sam Snead. Here, on June 15, 2008, Woods makes a birdie on the 18th green to force an 18-hole playoff with Rocco Mediate at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Woods won that playoff the next day for his 65th victory and 14th major. Now, take a look back at all 77 of Woods' victories.
    Tiger Woods has won 77 times on the PGA Tour, five short of the all-time record held by Sam Snead. Here, on June 15, 2008, Woods makes a birdie on the 18th green to force an 18-hole playoff with Rocco Mediate at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Woods won that playoff the next day for his 65th victory and 14th major. Now, take a look back at all 77 of Woods' victories.  Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
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    Victory No. 1: 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. Oct-3-6, 1996.
    Victory No. 1: 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. Oct-3-6, 1996.  Jack Dempsey, AP
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    Victory No. 2: 1996 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. Oct. 17-20, 1996.
    Victory No. 2: 1996 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. Oct. 17-20, 1996.  Peter Cosgrove, AP
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    Victory No. 3: 1997 Mercedes Championship, Carlsbad, Calif. Jan. 9-12, 1997.
    Victory No. 3: 1997 Mercedes Championship, Carlsbad, Calif. Jan. 9-12, 1997.  Kent C. Horner, AP
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    Victory No. 4: 1997 Masters at Augusta National. April 10-13, 1997. (Woods gets help with his first green jacket from Nick Faldo. Woods, at 21, set scoring records and won by 12 shots.)
    Victory No. 4: 1997 Masters at Augusta National. April 10-13, 1997. (Woods gets help with his first green jacket from Nick Faldo. Woods, at 21, set scoring records and won by 12 shots.)  USA TODAY
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    Victory No. 5: The 1997 Byron Nelson Classic in Irving, Texas. May 15-18, 1997.
    Victory No. 5: The 1997 Byron Nelson Classic in Irving, Texas. May 15-18, 1997.  Ron Heflin, AP
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    Victory No. 6: 1997 Motorola Western Open at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. July 3-6, 1997.
    Victory No. 6: 1997 Motorola Western Open at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. July 3-6, 1997.  Michael S. Green, AP
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    Victory No. 7: The 1998 BellSouth Classic in Duluth, Ga. May 7-10, 1998.
    Victory No. 7: The 1998 BellSouth Classic in Duluth, Ga. May 7-10, 1998.  John Bazemore, AP
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    Victory No. 8: 1999 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Feb. 11-14, 1999. (Woods, with Corey Pavin, Davis Love III and caddies in the first round on the North Course.)
    Victory No. 8: 1999 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Feb. 11-14, 1999. (Woods, with Corey Pavin, Davis Love III and caddies in the first round on the North Course.)  Lenny Ignelzi, AP
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    Victory No. 9: 1999 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. June 3-6, 1999.
    Victory No. 9: 1999 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. June 3-6, 1999.  Jay Laprete, AP
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    Victory No. 10: 1999 Motorola Western Open at Cog Hill in Lemont, Ill. July 1-4, 1999.
    Victory No. 10: 1999 Motorola Western Open at Cog Hill in Lemont, Ill. July 1-4, 1999.  Frank Polich, AP
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    Victory No. 11: 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Aug. 12-15, 1999. (Woods shakes hands with Sergio Garcia, who chased him to the wire.)
    Victory No. 11: 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Aug. 12-15, 1999. (Woods shakes hands with Sergio Garcia, who chased him to the wire.)  John Zich, AFP
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    Victory No. 12: 1999 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio. Aug. 26-29, 1999. (Woods and his swing coach at the time, Butch Harmon.)
    Victory No. 12: 1999 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio. Aug. 26-29, 1999. (Woods and his swing coach at the time, Butch Harmon.)  Mark Duncan, AP
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    Victory No. 13: 1999 National Car Rental Golf Classic at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oct. 21-24, 1999.
    Victory No. 13: 1999 National Car Rental Golf Classic at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oct. 21-24, 1999.  Peter Cosgrove, AP
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    Victory No. 14: 1999 Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club in Houston. Oct. 28-31, 1999.
    Victory No. 14: 1999 Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club in Houston. Oct. 28-31, 1999.  David J. Phillip, AP
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    Victory No. 15: 1999 WGC-American Express Championship at Valderrama, Spain. Nov. 4-7, 1999.
    Victory No. 15: 1999 WGC-American Express Championship at Valderrama, Spain. Nov. 4-7, 1999.  Eduardo Abad, AP
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    Victory No. 16: 2000 Mercedes Championships, Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Jan. 6-9, 2000. (Els and Woods both made eagle putts on 18 to force a playoff, which was won by Woods.)
    Victory No. 16: 2000 Mercedes Championships, Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Jan. 6-9, 2000. (Els and Woods both made eagle putts on 18 to force a playoff, which was won by Woods.)  Eric Risberg, AP
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    Victory No. 17: 2000 Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif. Feb. 3-7, 2000 (Monday finish). (Woods and Clint Eastwood.)
    Victory No. 17: 2000 Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif. Feb. 3-7, 2000 (Monday finish). (Woods and Clint Eastwood.)  BOB GALBRAITH Associated Press
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    Victory No. 18: 2000 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 16-19, 2000.
    Victory No. 18: 2000 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 16-19, 2000.  Scott Audette, AP
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    Victory No. 19: 2000 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio. May 25-29, 2000 (Monday finish).
    Victory No. 19: 2000 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio. May 25-29, 2000 (Monday finish).  Terry Gilliam, AP
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    Victory No. 20: 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif. June 15-18, 2000.
    Victory No. 20: 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif. June 15-18, 2000.  John Mabanglo, AFP
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    Victory No. 21: 2000 British Open at the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. July 20-23, 2000.
    Victory No. 21: 2000 British Open at the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. July 20-23, 2000.  Sam Miller, AP
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    Victory No. 22: 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. Aug. 17-20, 2000. (Woods embraces Bob May, who he defeated in a playoff.)
    Victory No. 22: 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. Aug. 17-20, 2000. (Woods embraces Bob May, who he defeated in a playoff.)  Jeff Haynes, AFP
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    Victory No. 23: 2000 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 24-27, 2000.
    Victory No. 23: 2000 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 24-27, 2000.  Mark Duncan, AP
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    Victory No. 24: 2000 Bell Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario. Sept. 7-10, 2000.
    Victory No. 24: 2000 Bell Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario. Sept. 7-10, 2000.  Frank Gunn, AP
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    Victory No. 25: 2001 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 15-18, 2001. (Woods gets some help from the King.)
    Victory No. 25: 2001 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 15-18, 2001. (Woods gets some help from the King.)  Scott Audette, AP
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    Victory No. 26: 2001 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. March 22-25, 2001.
    Victory No. 26: 2001 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. March 22-25, 2001.  Harry How, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 27: 2001 Masters, Augusta National. April 5-8, 2001. (2000 winner Vijay Singh helps Woods into his second green jacket. It was the fourth consecutive major title for Woods, the so-called Tiger Slam.)
    Victory No. 27: 2001 Masters, Augusta National. April 5-8, 2001. (2000 winner Vijay Singh helps Woods into his second green jacket. It was the fourth consecutive major title for Woods, the so-called Tiger Slam.)  Eileen Blass, USA TODAY
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    Victory No. 28: 2001 Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. May 31- June 3, 2001.
    Victory No. 28: 2001 Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. May 31- June 3, 2001.  Jay Laprete, AP
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    Victory No. 29: 2001 WGC-NEC Invitational, Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio. Aug. 23-26, 2001.
    Victory No. 29: 2001 WGC-NEC Invitational, Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio. Aug. 23-26, 2001.  Mark Duncan, AP
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    Victory No. 30: 2002 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 14-17, 2002
    Victory No. 30: 2002 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 14-17, 2002  Phelan Ebenhack, AP
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    Victory No. 31: 2002 Masters, Augusta National. April 11-14, 2002.
    Victory No. 31: 2002 Masters, Augusta National. April 11-14, 2002.  Tim Dillon, USA TODAY
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    Victory No. 32: 2002 U.S. Open, Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. June 13-16, 2002.
    Victory No. 32: 2002 U.S. Open, Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. June 13-16, 2002.  Timothy A. Clary, AFP
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    Victory No. 33: 2002 Buick Open, Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich. Aug. 8-11, 2002.
    Victory No. 33: 2002 Buick Open, Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich. Aug. 8-11, 2002.  Carlos Osorio, AP
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    Victory No. 34: WGC-American Express Championship, Mount Juliet Golf Course, Thomastown, Ireland. Sept. 19-22, 2002.
    Victory No. 34: WGC-American Express Championship, Mount Juliet Golf Course, Thomastown, Ireland. Sept. 19-22, 2002.  Adam Butler, AP
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    Victory No. 35: 2003 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego.Feb. 13-16, 2003. (Woods watches Phil Mickelson putt on the ninth green in the final round. Mickelson was part of the chase pack that day.)
    Victory No. 35: 2003 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego.Feb. 13-16, 2003. (Woods watches Phil Mickelson putt on the ninth green in the final round. Mickelson was part of the chase pack that day.)  Tom Kurtz, AFP
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    Victory No. 36: 2003 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. Feb. 26-March 2, 2003.
    Victory No. 36: 2003 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. Feb. 26-March 2, 2003.  Lenny Ignelzi, AP
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    Victory No. 37: 2003 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 20-23, 2003.
    Victory No. 37: 2003 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 20-23, 2003.  Bobby Coker, AP
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    Victory No. 38: 2003 Western Open at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. July 3-5, 2003.
    Victory No. 38: 2003 Western Open at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. July 3-5, 2003.  Morry Gash, AP
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    Victory No. 39: 2003 WGC-American Express Championship, Capital City Club in Woodstock, Ga. Oct. 2-5, 2003. (Woods competes against with then-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick at the American Express Presents Tiger In The Park exhibition before the tournament.)
    Victory No. 39: 2003 WGC-American Express Championship, Capital City Club in Woodstock, Ga. Oct. 2-5, 2003. (Woods competes against with then-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick at the American Express Presents Tiger In The Park exhibition before the tournament.)  Curtis Compton, AP
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    Victory No. 40: 2004 WGC-Accenture Match Play Champiionship at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. Feb. 25-29, 2004. (Woods with Davis Love III, his victim in the championship match.)
    Victory No. 40: 2004 WGC-Accenture Match Play Champiionship at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. Feb. 25-29, 2004. (Woods with Davis Love III, his victim in the championship match.)  Denis Poroy, AP
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    Victory No. 41: 2005 Buick Invitational, Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 20-23, 2005.
    Victory No. 41: 2005 Buick Invitational, Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 20-23, 2005.  Steve Grayson, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 42: 2005 Ford Championship at Doral. March 3-6, 2005.
    Victory No. 42: 2005 Ford Championship at Doral. March 3-6, 2005.  J. Pat Carter, AP
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    Victory No. 43: 2005 Masters at Augustan National. April 7-10, 2005. (2004 champ Phil Mickelson does the honrs with the green jacket.)
    Victory No. 43: 2005 Masters at Augustan National. April 7-10, 2005. (2004 champ Phil Mickelson does the honrs with the green jacket.)  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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    The chip shot on the 16th green in the final round of the Masters, Woods' 43rd victory.
    The chip shot on the 16th green in the final round of the Masters, Woods' 43rd victory.  CBS
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    Victory No. 44: 2005 British Open at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland. July 14-17, 2005.
    Victory No. 44: 2005 British Open at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland. July 14-17, 2005.  Richard Heathcote, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 45: 2005 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 18-21, 2005.
    Victory No. 45: 2005 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 18-21, 2005.  Sam Greenwood, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 46: 2005 WGC-American Express Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco. Oct. 6-9, 2005.
    Victory No. 46: 2005 WGC-American Express Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco. Oct. 6-9, 2005.  Eric Risberg, AP
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    Victory No. 47: 2006 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 25-28, 2006. (Woods shakes hands with Jose Maria Olazabal after defeating him on the second playoff hole.)
    Victory No. 47: 2006 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 25-28, 2006. (Woods shakes hands with Jose Maria Olazabal after defeating him on the second playoff hole.)  Denis Poroy, AP
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    Victory No. 48: 2006 Ford Championship at Doral. March 2-5, 2006.
    Victory No. 48: 2006 Ford Championship at Doral. March 2-5, 2006.  Lynne Sladky, AP
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    Victory No. 49: 2006 British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Course in Hoylake, England. July 20-23, 2006.
    Victory No. 49: 2006 British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Course in Hoylake, England. July 20-23, 2006.  AP
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    Victory No. 50: 2006 Buick Open atWarwick Hills Golf and Country Clubin Grand Blanc, Mich. Aug. 3-6, 2006.
    Victory No. 50: 2006 Buick Open atWarwick Hills Golf and Country Clubin Grand Blanc, Mich. Aug. 3-6, 2006.  Carlos Osorio, AP
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    Victory No. 51: 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Aug. 17-20, 2006. (Woods with Phil Mickelson, one of his playing partners for the first two rounds.)
    Victory No. 51: 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Aug. 17-20, 2006. (Woods with Phil Mickelson, one of his playing partners for the first two rounds.)  Donald Miralle, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 52: 2006 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 24-27, 2006.
    Victory No. 52: 2006 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 24-27, 2006.  Nam Y. Huh, AP
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    Victory No. 53: 2006 Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass. Sept. 1-4, 2006.
    Victory No. 53: 2006 Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass. Sept. 1-4, 2006.  Scott Halleran, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 54: 2006 WGC-American Express Championship at The Grove in Watford, England. Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2006.
    Victory No. 54: 2006 WGC-American Express Championship at The Grove in Watford, England. Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2006.  Warren Little, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 55: 2007 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 25-28, 2007.
    Victory No. 55: 2007 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 25-28, 2007.  Robert Benson, USA TODAY Sports
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    Victory No. 56: 2007 WGC-CA Championship at Doral Resort and Spa in Doral, Fla. March 22-25, 2007. (Woods walks along the fairway during the pro-am with tennis star Roger Federer.)
    Victory No. 56: 2007 WGC-CA Championship at Doral Resort and Spa in Doral, Fla. March 22-25, 2007. (Woods walks along the fairway during the pro-am with tennis star Roger Federer.)  Sam Greenwood, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 57: 2007 Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte. May 3-6, 2007. (Woods with Michael Jordan in the pro-am before the tournament.)
    Victory No. 57: 2007 Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte. May 3-6, 2007. (Woods with Michael Jordan in the pro-am before the tournament.)  Streeter Lecka, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 58: 2007 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 2-5, 2007 (Here, Woods for his ball in the crook of the folded arm of spectator Rudy Wittensoldner on the ninth green during the final round. Woods got a free drop and made par.)
    Victory No. 58: 2007 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 2-5, 2007 (Here, Woods for his ball in the crook of the folded arm of spectator Rudy Wittensoldner on the ninth green during the final round. Woods got a free drop and made par.)  Amy Sancetta, AP
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    Victory No. 59: 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Aug. 9-12, 2007.
    Victory No. 59: 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Aug. 9-12, 2007.  Rob Carr, AP
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    Victory No. 60: The 2007 BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Sept. 6-9, 2007.
    Victory No. 60: The 2007 BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Sept. 6-9, 2007.  S. Greenwood, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 61: The 2007 Tour Championship, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta. Setp. 13-16, 2007.
    Victory No. 61: The 2007 Tour Championship, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta. Setp. 13-16, 2007.  Phil Skinner, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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    Victory No. 62: 2008 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 24-27, 2008. (Woods poses with his winner's trophy and children from the Tiger Woods Learning Center.)
    Victory No. 62: 2008 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 24-27, 2008. (Woods poses with his winner's trophy and children from the Tiger Woods Learning Center.)  Denis Poroy, AP
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    Victory No. 63: 2008 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, The Gallery at Dove Mountain, Marana, Ariz. Feb. 20-24, 2008.
    Victory No. 63: 2008 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, The Gallery at Dove Mountain, Marana, Ariz. Feb. 20-24, 2008.  Scott Halleran Getty Images
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    Victory No. 64: 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 13-16, 2008.
    Victory No. 64: 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 13-16, 2008.  Andy Lyons, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 65: 2008 U.S. Open, Torrey Pines in San Diego. June 12-16, 2008. (Woods and Rocco Mediate after Woods won their Monday playoff.)
    Victory No. 65: 2008 U.S. Open, Torrey Pines in San Diego. June 12-16, 2008. (Woods and Rocco Mediate after Woods won their Monday playoff.)  Chris Carlson, AP
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    Victory No. 66: 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 26-29, 2009.
    Victory No. 66: 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 26-29, 2009.  Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
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    Victory No. 67: The 2009 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. June 4-7, 2009. (Woods and tournament host Jack Nicklaus.)
    Victory No. 67: The 2009 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. June 4-7, 2009. (Woods and tournament host Jack Nicklaus.)  Scott Halleran, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 68: 2009 AT&T National, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. July 2-5, 2009. (Here, Woods poses with Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo.)
    Victory No. 68: 2009 AT&T National, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. July 2-5, 2009. (Here, Woods poses with Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo.)  Karen Bleier, AFP/Getty Images
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    Victory No. 69: 2009 Buick Open, Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. July 30-Aug. 2, 2009.
    Victory No. 69: 2009 Buick Open, Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. July 30-Aug. 2, 2009.  Chris Graythen, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 70: 2009 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 6-9, 2009. (Paidrag Harrington dueled with Woods in the final round.)
    Victory No. 70: 2009 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 6-9, 2009. (Paidrag Harrington dueled with Woods in the final round.)  Stuart Franklin, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 71: 2009 BMW Championship, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Sept. 10-13 2009.
    Victory No. 71: 2009 BMW Championship, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Sept. 10-13 2009.  Scott Halleran, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 72: The 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 22-25, 2012.
    Victory No. 72: The 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 22-25, 2012.  Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
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    Victory No. 73: The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. May 31-June 3, 2012.
    Victory No. 73: The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. May 31-June 3, 2012.  Eric P. Mull, USA TODAY Sports
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    Victory No. 74: 2012 AT&T National, Bethesda, Md. June 28-July 1, 2012.
    Victory No. 74: 2012 AT&T National, Bethesda, Md. June 28-July 1, 2012.  Debby Wong, USA TODAY Sports
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    Victory No. 75: The 2013 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 24-28.
    Victory No. 75: The 2013 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 24-28.  Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports
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    Victory No. 76: World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, at Doral, Fla. March 7-10.
    Victory No. 76: World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, at Doral, Fla. March 7-10.  Warren Little, Getty Images
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    Victory No. 77: 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando. March 21-25, 2013.
    Victory No. 77: 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando. March 21-25, 2013.  John Raoux, AP
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      • Tiger Woods has won 77 times on the PGA Tour, five short of the all-time record held by Sam Snead. Here, on June 15, 2008, Woods makes a birdie on the 18th green to force an 18-hole playoff with Rocco Mediate at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Woods won that playoff the next day for his 65th victory and 14th major. Now, take a look back at all 77 of Woods' victories.
      • Victory No. 1: 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. Oct-3-6, 1996.
      • Victory No. 2: 1996 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. Oct. 17-20, 1996.
      • Victory No. 3: 1997 Mercedes Championship, Carlsbad, Calif. Jan. 9-12, 1997.
      • Victory No. 4: 1997 Masters at Augusta National. April 10-13, 1997. (Woods gets help with his first green jacket from Nick Faldo. Woods, at 21, set scoring records and won by 12 shots.)
      • Victory No. 5: The 1997 Byron Nelson Classic in Irving, Texas. May 15-18, 1997.
      • Victory No. 6: 1997 Motorola Western Open at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. July 3-6, 1997.
      • Victory No. 7: The 1998 BellSouth Classic in Duluth, Ga. May 7-10, 1998.
      • Victory No. 8: 1999 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Feb. 11-14, 1999. (Woods, with Corey Pavin, Davis Love III and caddies in the first round on the North Course.)
      • Victory No. 9: 1999 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. June 3-6, 1999.
      • Victory No. 10: 1999 Motorola Western Open at Cog Hill in Lemont, Ill. July 1-4, 1999.
      • Victory No. 11: 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Aug. 12-15, 1999. (Woods shakes hands with Sergio Garcia, who chased him to the wire.)
      • Victory No. 12: 1999 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio. Aug. 26-29, 1999. (Woods and his swing coach at the time, Butch Harmon.)
      • Victory No. 13: 1999 National Car Rental Golf Classic at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oct. 21-24, 1999.
      • Victory No. 14: 1999 Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club in Houston. Oct. 28-31, 1999.
      • Victory No. 15: 1999 WGC-American Express Championship at Valderrama, Spain. Nov. 4-7, 1999.
      • Victory No. 16: 2000 Mercedes Championships, Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Jan. 6-9, 2000. (Els and Woods both made eagle putts on 18 to force a playoff, which was won by Woods.)
      • Victory No. 17: 2000 Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif. Feb. 3-7, 2000 (Monday finish). (Woods and Clint Eastwood.)
      • Victory No. 18: 2000 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 16-19, 2000.
      • Victory No. 19: 2000 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio. May 25-29, 2000 (Monday finish).
      • Victory No. 20: 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Calif. June 15-18, 2000.
      • Victory No. 21: 2000 British Open at the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. July 20-23, 2000.
      • Victory No. 22: 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. Aug. 17-20, 2000. (Woods embraces Bob May, who he defeated in a playoff.)
      • Victory No. 23: 2000 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 24-27, 2000.
      • Victory No. 24: 2000 Bell Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario. Sept. 7-10, 2000.
      • Victory No. 25: 2001 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 15-18, 2001. (Woods gets some help from the King.)
      • Victory No. 26: 2001 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. March 22-25, 2001.
      • Victory No. 27: 2001 Masters, Augusta National. April 5-8, 2001. (2000 winner Vijay Singh helps Woods into his second green jacket. It was the fourth consecutive major title for Woods, the so-called Tiger Slam.)
      • Victory No. 28: 2001 Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. May 31- June 3, 2001.
      • Victory No. 29: 2001 WGC-NEC Invitational, Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio. Aug. 23-26, 2001.
      • Victory No. 30: 2002 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 14-17, 2002
      • Victory No. 31: 2002 Masters, Augusta National. April 11-14, 2002.
      • Victory No. 32: 2002 U.S. Open, Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. June 13-16, 2002.
      • Victory No. 33: 2002 Buick Open, Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich. Aug. 8-11, 2002.
      • Victory No. 34: WGC-American Express Championship, Mount Juliet Golf Course, Thomastown, Ireland. Sept. 19-22, 2002.
      • Victory No. 35: 2003 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego.Feb. 13-16, 2003. (Woods watches Phil Mickelson putt on the ninth green in the final round. Mickelson was part of the chase pack that day.)
      • Victory No. 36: 2003 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. Feb. 26-March 2, 2003.
      • Victory No. 37: 2003 Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando. March 20-23, 2003.
      • Victory No. 38: 2003 Western Open at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. July 3-5, 2003.
      • Victory No. 39: 2003 WGC-American Express Championship, Capital City Club in Woodstock, Ga. Oct. 2-5, 2003. (Woods competes against with then-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick at the American Express Presents Tiger In The Park exhibition before the tournament.)
      • Victory No. 40: 2004 WGC-Accenture Match Play Champiionship at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. Feb. 25-29, 2004. (Woods with Davis Love III, his victim in the championship match.)
      • Victory No. 41: 2005 Buick Invitational, Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 20-23, 2005.
      • Victory No. 42: 2005 Ford Championship at Doral. March 3-6, 2005.
      • Victory No. 43: 2005 Masters at Augustan National. April 7-10, 2005. (2004 champ Phil Mickelson does the honrs with the green jacket.)
      • The chip shot on the 16th green in the final round of the Masters, Woods' 43rd victory.
      • Victory No. 44: 2005 British Open at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland. July 14-17, 2005.
      • Victory No. 45: 2005 WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 18-21, 2005.
      • Victory No. 46: 2005 WGC-American Express Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco. Oct. 6-9, 2005.
      • Victory No. 47: 2006 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 25-28, 2006. (Woods shakes hands with Jose Maria Olazabal after defeating him on the second playoff hole.)
      • Victory No. 48: 2006 Ford Championship at Doral. March 2-5, 2006.
      • Victory No. 49: 2006 British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Course in Hoylake, England. July 20-23, 2006.
      • Victory No. 50: 2006 Buick Open atWarwick Hills Golf and Country Clubin Grand Blanc, Mich. Aug. 3-6, 2006.
      • Victory No. 51: 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Aug. 17-20, 2006. (Woods with Phil Mickelson, one of his playing partners for the first two rounds.)
      • Victory No. 52: 2006 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 24-27, 2006.
      • Victory No. 53: 2006 Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass. Sept. 1-4, 2006.
      • Victory No. 54: 2006 WGC-American Express Championship at The Grove in Watford, England. Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2006.
      • Victory No. 55: 2007 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 25-28, 2007.
      • Victory No. 56: 2007 WGC-CA Championship at Doral Resort and Spa in Doral, Fla. March 22-25, 2007. (Woods walks along the fairway during the pro-am with tennis star Roger Federer.)
      • Victory No. 57: 2007 Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte. May 3-6, 2007. (Woods with Michael Jordan in the pro-am before the tournament.)
      • Victory No. 58: 2007 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 2-5, 2007 (Here, Woods for his ball in the crook of the folded arm of spectator Rudy Wittensoldner on the ninth green during the final round. Woods got a free drop and made par.)
      • Victory No. 59: 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Aug. 9-12, 2007.
      • Victory No. 60: The 2007 BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Sept. 6-9, 2007.
      • Victory No. 61: The 2007 Tour Championship, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta. Setp. 13-16, 2007.
      • Victory No. 62: 2008 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 24-27, 2008. (Woods poses with his winner's trophy and children from the Tiger Woods Learning Center.)
      • Victory No. 63: 2008 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, The Gallery at Dove Mountain, Marana, Ariz. Feb. 20-24, 2008.
      • Victory No. 64: 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 13-16, 2008.
      • Victory No. 65: 2008 U.S. Open, Torrey Pines in San Diego. June 12-16, 2008. (Woods and Rocco Mediate after Woods won their Monday playoff.)
      • Victory No. 66: 2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 26-29, 2009.
      • Victory No. 67: The 2009 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. June 4-7, 2009. (Woods and tournament host Jack Nicklaus.)
      • Victory No. 68: 2009 AT&T National, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. July 2-5, 2009. (Here, Woods poses with Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo.)
      • Victory No. 69: 2009 Buick Open, Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. July 30-Aug. 2, 2009.
      • Victory No. 70: 2009 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Aug. 6-9, 2009. (Paidrag Harrington dueled with Woods in the final round.)
      • Victory No. 71: 2009 BMW Championship, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Ill. Sept. 10-13 2009.
      • Victory No. 72: The 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. March 22-25, 2012.
      • Victory No. 73: The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. May 31-June 3, 2012.
      • Victory No. 74: 2012 AT&T National, Bethesda, Md. June 28-July 1, 2012.
      • Victory No. 75: The 2013 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Jan. 24-28.
      • Victory No. 76: World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship, at Doral, Fla. March 7-10.
      • Victory No. 77: 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando. March 21-25, 2013.
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        Put it all together, Woods looks poised to get back on track in pursuit of Jack Nicklaus and his record 18 majors. Woods has been stuck on 14 since winning the 2008 U.S. Open — missing four of the last 18 majors due to injury — and the four-time Masters champion hasn't won at Augusta National, the first major of the season, since 2005.

        "I feel comfortable with every aspect of my game," Woods said Tuesday in a news conference. "I feel that I've improved and I've gotten more consistent, and I think the wins show that. That's something that I'm proud of so far this year, and hopefully I can continue it this week and the rest of the year."

        MEMORABLE SHOTS: Mickelson between the trees

        Stricker and other players on the PGA Tour say Woods appears more at peace with himself off the course, which they believe correlates to improved play on the course. Without expanding or giving away too much, Woods says there is a correlation between the two.

        "Life is all about having a balance, and trying to find equilibrium and not getting things one way or the other, and I feel very balanced," Woods said. "I think it's just a balance in life, and I think that's what you're seeing."

        Tiger Woods says his life is balanced and he's comfortable with every aspect of his game as he looks for his fifth green jacket this week at Augusta National. Woods returned to No. 1 in the world with three wins in his last five tournaments. (April

        TIGER, THE FATHER

        The world is also seeing a different side of Woods, even to the point of talking about his children. Notoriously private, he lights up when he recalls how Sam loves to run around and pick flowers while Charlie hits golf balls with Daddy on the three-hole course in the backyard of his compound in Jupiter, Fla. How he loves to color and play tennis with Sam. How he cherishes the putting contests he has with Charlie, who thrusts his tiny fist in the air when he makes a good putt just like Daddy does. How they love to see Daddy win — because they want to see the trophy. Earlier this year, the kids were in the crowd at the Honda Classic, with Sam holding up a "Go, Daddy" poster.

        The once-singular focus he had toward his golf career is crowded now.

        "Life is better since I've had kids," he says. "It's a beautiful juggling act. … That's the joy in life and to be able to be a part of their life and watch them grow and help them grow."

        Yet Woods, 37, remains intent on catching — and then surpassing — Nicklaus in his lifelong pursuit of the most major championships won. Although Woods has reclaimed the top spot in the world rankings, there are those who insist he won't truly be back until he wins a major.

        GALLERY: GETTING READY FOR THE MASTERS

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        Ryo Ishikawa, of Japan, looks to the second green before hitting during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament  Charlie Riedel AP
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        The tenth green is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club
        The tenth green is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club  Harry How Getty Images
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        The crowds begin gathering early Monday around the No. 2 green as Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler play a practice round.
        The crowds begin gathering early Monday around the No. 2 green as Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler play a practice round.  Andrew Redington, Getty Images
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        A Masters flag, and Rickie Fowler's bag.
        A Masters flag, and Rickie Fowler's bag.  Andrew Redington Getty Images
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        Amanda and Frank Meador of Martinez, Ga., pause to have photos made in front of the 2013 Masters board on Monday.
        Amanda and Frank Meador of Martinez, Ga., pause to have photos made in front of the 2013 Masters board on Monday.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
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        Guan Tianland of China gestures during a practice round for the 2013 Masters. The 14-year-old is the youngest ever in the Masters. He won the Asia Pacific Championship.
        Guan Tianland of China gestures during a practice round for the 2013 Masters. The 14-year-old is the youngest ever in the Masters. He won the Asia Pacific Championship.  Harry How Getty Images
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