The Masters: Tiger Woods' absence felt at Augusta National as players offer views on former world No 1's struggles

Tiger Woods has dominated pre-tournament headlines despite not featuring at The Masters, with many of those in action at Augusta National offering mixed views on his absence and struggles.

Woods was working towards making another competitive comeback, having undergone multiple back surgeries and an operation on his Achilles since last featuring in a major in July 2024, when he was involved in a car crash on March 27.