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Video: Tiger Woods Talks 2019 Masters Celebration During Rewatch with Jim Nantz

Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerFeatured ColumnistApril 12, 2020

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Sunday was supposed to be the final round of the 2020 Masters had the COVID-19 pandemic not intervened. Instead, fans had the chance to relive Tiger Woods' triumph one year ago.

As the replay unfolded, the 15-time major champion spoke with CBS Sports' Jim Nantz about some of the round's most pivotal moments and lasting images.

Woods explained that he was to some extent unaware of what was happening after his bogey putt on No. 18 sealed the title and went on to speak about how special it was to celebrate with his family:

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“I don’t remember screaming, I don’t remember putting my arms up, and I don’t remember yelling.” Tiger may not remember much of his 2019 celebration. Thankfully, everyone else always will. #MastersRewind https://t.co/tyM88sx966

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.@TigerWoods walking off the 18th green to celebrate his return to glory with his family is an image we’ll never forget. One year later, he reflects on just how much it all means to him. #MastersRewind https://t.co/9DfmU8k2pL

One turning point in Woods' quest for victory arrived on No. 12, when Francesco Molinari double-bogeyed and Woods sank a tricky putt to save par.

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The 12th hole proved to be a turning point of the 2019 Masters, with Francesco Molinari finding the water. @TigerWoods breaks down how the action unfolded. #MastersRewind https://t.co/tB1ezX6K6i

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"I said okay, 'Come on Tiger.'" @TigerWoods walks us through his pivotal par save at 12. #MastersRewind https://t.co/BGbCPmsLhG

His birdie putt on No. 15 gave him sole possession of first place at 13 under, and he followed with another birdie on No. 16 to fortify his lead. Tiger nearly aced the par-three hole as his tee shot rolled just wide of the cup.

Apparently aces have been hard to come by for the golf legend over the last two decades.

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"The best part of my playing days, not one [ace]." @TigerWoods has 20 career hole-in-ones, but when he hit them may surprise you. #MastersRewind https://t.co/z8M27cPQQg

While it didn't totally make up for the absence of a traditional Masters on Sunday, listening to Woods narrate one of the most improbable results of his illustrious career provided a much-needed fix as the PGA Tour waits to resume action.