Tiger Woods says he is still capable of winning a sixth Green Jacket and 16th major "if everything comes together" at this week's Masters.
Woods, who has been recovering from ankle surgery and withdrawing from the Masters, is aiming to surpass Jack Nicklaus' record of six Masters wins and 18 major titles.
"The ankle doesn't hurt any more. It's fused so that's fine," Woods said.
"It's other parts of my body that now have to take the brunt of it. Every shot that's not on a tee box is a challenge.
"I ache every day and I prefer it warm and humid and hot. And I know we're going to get some thunderstorms. So at least it will be hot and it won't be like last year."
American golfer Tiger Woods has been unable to play due to injuries sustained in a car crash in 2021. He returned to action after the Hero World Challenge in December but was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational in February due to illness. Woods has not played in the Arnold Palmer Invitational or the Players Championship. Despite the challenges, Woods believes he can achieve more if everything comes together. He admitted that he wasn't ready to play and that he thought once a month would be a good rhythm during the Hero World Challenge.
He will play alongside Australian Jason Day and American Max Homa in his first round on Thursday. Woods' schedule has been limited since his injuries in a car crash in 2021.