IT’S AT FEVER PITCH

FROM BACK PAGE Jacket in 1997 and he made his return to golf at the 2010 Masters after the fall-out from his sex scandal.

But the 14-time Major winner – more popular than ever – admitted Tiger mania has hit new heights this time. “I have never ever seen it like this,” said Woods. After my first practice round, Justin Thomas said to me: ‘I can’t believe it is like this on Monday.’ It is different this year.”

Britain’s Paul Casey said a Tiger challenge come Sunday will have Augusta at fever pitch. “If he is competing on the back nine on Sunday afternoon, it will be an atmosphere greater than we’ve ever seen,” he said.