AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf remains undetermined but his long-time agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN that "I do expect him back on the golf course this year. Absolutely. But there's no timetable.''
Woods waited until Friday night to say that he won't play in the 80th Masters, writing on his website that he is "not physically ready.''
Steinberg emphasized there has been no discussion about a specific tournament to target - which he viewed as a good thing. In their 19-year association, Steinberg said, Woods always set such goals but is not forcing the issue this time.