Makes sense. He wins there everytime and the Masters is right around the corner. He'll need his crew to ward of the press though, they're not done with him yet. It'll be interesting to see if he can keep it together until the weekend. I'm sure there will be hecklers and a few disgruntled mistresses in the galllery.
It'll be good to see him back on the course. Isn't Bay Hill where Sean O'Hair's caddy took him out on the back 9?
I can't find any articles speculating on his playing at Bay Hill. Quite a few indicate that he will return for the Masters. It would probably be best for him to get in a tournament before the Masters and go through that painful new conference before Masters week.
I would be suprised as well if he didn't play a warm up event. But when ever he does play again, it's bound to be awkward for all.