Everything Tiger Woods said before 2023 Masters: 'I don't know how many more I have left in me'

All eyes are on Tiger Woods at the Masters.

Can Woods win a sixth time at Augusta National Golf Club and claim a 16th career major championship? How will Woods' body hold up through the 72-hole tournament? Will we get another sprinkling of Tiger magic at the Masters?

Woods is slated for a 10:18 a.m. ET tee time for Thursday's first round, paired with Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland. Some rain is expected in the weekend forecast.

The World Golf Hall of Famer was asked a wide range of questions Tuesday at the Masters press room. Here's everything Woods had to say about his latest run through Augusta National:

Woods on 2023 Masters: 'I don't know how many more I have in me'

Woods acknowledged the 2023 tournament could be his last at Augusta. He made the cut and finished 47th in 2022 in his first Masters appearance since suffering severe injuries in a 2021 car crash.

"Last year was kind of ... didn't know if I was going to play again at that time," Woods told reporters. "For some reason, everything kind of came together and I made the cut, which was nice. But I don't know how many more I have in me. Just being able to enjoy my time here and the memories."

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Woods was forced to undergo emergency surgery to repair his right leg and ankle. He spoke Tuesday about the "hardware" now inserted in his right leg, which Woods said was "a lot" of implant material.

"My mobility is not where I would like it," Woods said. "I'm very lucky to have this leg. It's mine. Yes, it has been altered and there is some hardware in there. But it's mine. It has been tough and will always be tough. It's one of the reasons I can't play as many tournaments as I would like. But that's my future and I'm OK with that."

Rory McIlroy will 'definitely' win a Masters title

Woods said current world No. 2 Rory McIlroy will "definitely" win a Masters tournament during his career.

McIlroy is a Masters championship short of completing a career grand slam, a feat only achieved by five golfers in history (Woods is one of them). He finished second to 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler and is considered one of the favorites for the 2023 title.

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"It's just a matter of time," Woods said when asked if McIlroy will add a Masters win to his career. "Rory has the talent, the game, all the tools to win here. A lot of things have to happen to win at this golf course. A lot has to go right. I think Rory has shown over the years that he's learned how to play this golf course. He's been there, last year he made a great run.

"Whether it's this year or next or whenever it comes, he will get it done and have a career grand slam. It will definitely happen."

Woods hints at PGA Champions Tour in future

The 47-year-old has been vocal that walking has been his biggest handicap since the accident. Even McIlroy said Tuesday that Woods can hit all the shots but doesn't have the walking endurance to play as much as he'd like.

Woods might have referenced a future in the PGA Champions Tour when asked about his walking limitations on the course.

"The difficulty for me is going to be walking going forward," Woods said. "It is what it is. I wish it could be easier. I've got three more years before I get a little buggy out there and be out there with Fred (Couples). But until then, no buggy."

The PGA Champions Tour, where Couples competes, is open to players who are at least 50 years of age and who meet other eligibility requirements. Players also have the ability to use golf carts as they navigate the course.

John Daly used one and even brought it to the 2019 PGA Championship. At the time, Woods was not impressed.

“Well, I walked with a broken leg," Woods said in reference to his 2008 U.S. Open appearance in which he walked 72 holes with a double stress fracture of his left leg.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tiger Woods at 2023 Masters: What he said in Tuesday press conference