Almost an entire year has passed since Tiger Woods last engaged in serious golfing competition, yet the 15-time major winner seems keen on making his comeback to pro play shortly. In a video shared on social media by SiriusXM, Woods disclosed that he has gotten back into practice and is experiencing physical improvement.
“There is no question I am feeling better,” stated Woods. “My training has picked up significantly. I intend to be present at the Hero [World Challenge]. Regardless, I will be attending as the event’s host, so expect to see me on site.”
Woods last hit shots before a live audience back in March at the TGL finals, where his squad, Jupiter Links Golf Club, was defeated by Los Angeles Golf Club in the title match. Meanwhile, his previous official tour appearance occurred at the 2024 Open Championship held at Royal Troon, a tournament where he failed to qualify for the weekend.
Hopes were high that Woods might compete in the 2026 Masters following his TGL involvement, but he was taken into custody a mere three days after the TGL finale. The 50-year-old golfer was cited under suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a single-car rollover accident on Jupiter Island in Florida.
Just under seven days prior to the start of the Masters, Woods broke the news that he was taking a hiatus from the sport without a fixed end date in order to undergo medical care abroad.
Every year, Woods serves as host for the Hero World Challenge, an exclusive 20-player event staged in The Bahamas. Scheduled to commence on December 3, the event hasn’t featured Woods as a competitor since 2023, a year in which he placed 18th in the 20-man field.
Should Woods decide to skip his own event, several alternative dates remain on the schedule for his potential comeback. One option is the PNC Championship, a 36-hole team scramble for fathers and sons slated for December 17-20, where he has historically teamed up with his son Charlie. In this event, Woods would have permission to utilize a motorized cart, a convenience he has taken advantage of in prior years.
He could also target the launching of the upcoming TGL campaign. Year three of his tech-infused simulator league is slated to launch on December 27 with a pair of back-to-back matches highlighting Jupiter Links Golf Club. Hosted at the SoFi Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, the venue sits relatively close to his personal residence.
