Nevertheless, treatment and recovery caused him to miss the first eight weeks of the 2008 PGA Tour season. However, Immelman came back to win the 2008 Masters Tournament. Despite scoring a double bogey on the 70th hole, the par 3 16th, Immelman finished with a score of 8 under par, beating favourite Tiger Woods by three strokes.
Despite his recovery from illness, he was able to return to compete in the 2008 PGA Tour season and win the Masters Tournament. Despite a double bogey on the 70th hole, Immelman finished with an 8 under par score, beating Tiger Woods by three strokes.