Tiger Woods played a practice round at Augusta to offer another sign that he may well take part in this year's Masters.

The 39-year-old, who this week dropped out of the world's top 100 players for the first time since 1996, has yet to confirm whether he will compete in next week's tournament due to his lack of form.

However, Woods's plane was spotted at Augusta Regional Airport on Tuesday morning, and the four-time Masters champion has now played 18 holes at the historic venue.

Manager Mark Steinberg confirmed the news to ESPN, adding: "Tiger clearly is working hard and he will advise as to when he is ready to play competitively."

Woods has missed the cut in the only two tournaments he has played this season.