Woods confirmed on Monday that his wife Elin would not be attending the tournament , which is the first of the season 's four major events . John Daly welcomes troubled No . 1 Tiger Woods back to the fray for this week 's Masters . The world number one is in contention at Augusta National after a poor showing on Sunday and will be looking to bounce back from his first round exit last year when he was beaten by Rory McIlroy. Daly , who has had his own marital problems , said Woods did not need to apologize to media . He said Woods ' toughest task would be off the course , keeping his family together .
John Daly welcomes troubled No . 1 Tiger Woods back to the fray for this week 's Masters . The world number one is in contention at Augusta National after a poor showing on Sunday and will be looking to bounce back from his first round exit last year when he was beaten by Rory McIlroy. Daly , who has had his own marital problems , said Woods did not need to apologize to media . He said Woods ' toughest task would be off the course , keeping his family together .