It may not be a major, but after winning the Tour Championship for his first tournament win in five years, it sure seems like 42-year-old Tiger Woods is back.

The sports world watched and celebrated as Tiger reclaimed his former glory, but of course, nobody had more to cheer for than Woods himself. It was one of those rare moments in sports, where everyone understood the gravity of the moment as a true great returned to form.

These photos illustrate the moment perfectly.

 

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An incredible scene unfolded as Tiger walked to the 18th and final hole, followed by a gallery crowd that showed up in breathtaking numbers.

Simply put, the sports world is rooting for Tiger as, even after being counted out by pundits long ago, he continues his incredible comeback effort.