Tiger Woods is still practicing at Augusta National, and the entire sporting world is convinced he's ready to tee it up at the Masters

• All signs are pointing to Tiger Woods playing the Masters this week.
• Reports from his practice rounds are promising, and the Masters' own social accounts are promoting his presence at Augusta National.

What felt like a longshot just a few weeks ago now is on the verge of inevitability: All signs are pointing to Tiger Woods teeing it up at the Masters.

Last week, golf fans were tracking private jets and hoping that Woods was healthy enough to make another run at the green jacket. In the days since, Woods has been more open about his practice rounds at Augusta National, saying that it will be a "game-time decision" as to whether or not he ultimately plays the Masters.

Woods has not played a competitive round of golf in more than a year, when a car accident left golf fans wondering if he would ever be able to play again.

But while Woods himself has held off confirming his playing status, the Masters' own social media accounts seem pretty eager to tease fans with Tiger's return.

On Sunday night, the Masters posted a video showing footage of Tiger walking during his practice round with the caption "Welcome back to Augusta National, Tiger."

It's not a true confirmation that Woods will play, but also, it certainly doesn't feel like a move the Masters social media team would be making if the chances were 50/50.

Adding to the excitement is the fact that according to all accounts, Tiger has looked solid in his practice rounds.

"He looked like the Tiger we saw before the accident," said fellow PGA pro Billy Horschel, who watched Woods a bit on the range over the weekend. "The way the swing looked and the speed. For him to hopefully be playing – which I think he is – I think we're all giddy about it."

CBS Sports golf writer Kyle Porter had heard similar glowing reviews of Tiger's game.

PGA Tour caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay and Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee have also both offered similar positive sentiments about Woods' game.

Woods is scheduled to have his Masters press conference on Tuesday, where the public might get a clearer idea of his playing intentions.

One thing is for certain though — if Woods does take the course this week, he won't just be doing it for show. In his two decades as a professional golfer, Woods has never missed the cut at the Masters.

While a repeat of his magical 2019 green jacket might be a big ask, it's never been a great idea to bet against Woods.

At Augusta National, as he does at every course, Woods plays to win.