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Tiger Woods explains ditching Nike shoes for FootJoy at Masters

Tiger Woods' presence at Augusta National this week 14 months removed from a devastating leg injury was shocking on its own.

Then people saw his shoes.

After donning Nikes for decades as part of a lucrative partnership since turning pro in 1996, Woods walked the hallowed Augusta National grounds Sunday wearing FootJoys. He has done so since while playing practice rounds in his anticipated return to major competition.

Woods confirmed Tuesday that his plan is to play this week when the Masters gets underway Thursday.

"As of right now, I feel like I am going to play," Woods told reporters.