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Peyton Manning understands hardships Tiger Woods overcame in comeback

As Tiger Woods pulled off his stirring victory at Augusta National last month, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history watched from his couch in awe and appreciation.

Peyton Manning was at home in Denver, taking in the Masters moment that captivated the golf world. Woods is his friend and occasional playing partner, and Manning - who won a second Super Bowl ring after four neck surgeries nearly ended his career - has a special appreciation for the physical challenges the world's most famous golfer had to overcome.

"I know from the injury standpoint how hard he worked, how determined he was, the adjustments he had to make," Manning said in a phone interview. "I really think it's just kind of the beginning. I don't think that's the last time he's going to get crowned."

Woods' next chance for a major championship title comes this week in the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, where he won

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