Golf carts are part Chris Copeland Jersey of the game of golf. After all, it's in the name. Ergo, one of the questions roiling around Tiger Woods' expected appearance at The Masters is: Why doesn't Woods use a golf cart this year as he continues the nurse the leg he injured in a car accident last year?While golf carts are part of the game for buddies looking for a casual day of golfs, it's not an accident you don't see golf carts during PGA Tour events. Ray Allen Jersey They aren't prohibited, but they aren't encouraged by any means. In fact, for those who are able, walking the course is a requirement. According to "For The Win," it was a hard requirement until 2001.MORE: In 2001, Casey Martin -- who was a PGA Tour golfer -- took a case to the Supreme Court when he sued the PGA for denying him the ability to use a golf cart. Martin lives with Klippel-Trenauney-Weber syndrome, a circulatory disease that hinders his ability to walk on his right leg. Martin won the lawsuit after four years, forcing the PGA Rashad Vaughn Jersey to grant a golf cart for players suffering from specific circumstances.Does Tiger Woods qualify for an exemption?It's hard to imagine a world in which Woods would be denied an exemption if he applied for one. His accident last year nearly resulted in the amputation of his right leg and he suffered a compound fracture. Woods, however, isn't entertaining the idea.No," he said of the po sibility of using a golf cart for The Masters, via For The Win. Vin Baker Jersey "I wouldnt, no. No. Absolutely not. Not for a PGA Tour event, no. Thats just not who I amThats not how Ive always been, and if I cant play at that level, I cant play at that level.So... That settles that.MORE:The company line from the PGA is that walking the course introduces a degree of stamina to the game. Players are walking up and down the course under whatever conditions Augusta is under at the time, and that could mean heat or rain.Knowing what we know about Woods' competitive fire, it's hard to imagine a situation in which he would use a cart. However, it's a valid question as he continues to Matthew Dellavedova Jersey recover and prepares for an arduous weekend at Augusta.