As top two contenders Cameron Smith and Scottie Scheffler got ready to tee off for their final round, Tiger Woods limped through the final holes to complete his return to competitive golf.Woods posted back-to-back 78s on Saturday and Sunday, his worst career scores at the Masters in 24 appearances.As the tournament progressed, Woods' limp became more pronounced on his injured right leg, said Dr. David Chao, an orthopedic surgeon with PGA Tour experience.“While it was certainly a valiant effort just to complete the tournament, Woods still has several hurdles to clear in his recovery,” Chao said. The 46-year-old is 411 days removed from the severe injuries he suffered in the solo car wreck, but it's apparent how much of an effort he put in to walk the hilly Augusta course for four straight days.Seeing the five-time Masters champion back at Augusta was a treat for golf and Tiger fans everywhere, but it was also a glimpse of how much he has to overcome to compete at his usual level.Unfortunately for Woods, he is not likely to be 100% healthy any time soon, Chao said. After the round, Woods told reporters that he wasn't sure he could complete walking the four-day tournament and it required “a lot of ice baths.”During his recovery process, he has been candid that he doesn't plan on returning to a full PGA Tour schedule. The question then becomes “when will Tiger play again?”The PGA Championship in mid-May is probably too short of a turnaround, but the U.S. Open in mid-June or the Open Championship in mid-July will surely be enticing for Woods.The 15-time major champion has already defied the odds by returning from five back surgeries, including a spinal fusion. He capped that return with a 2019 Masters victory.For now, Woods catching Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major titles seems unlikely. Nonetheless, seeing Woods back enjoying golf has been a treat for all.