Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, is back to training and says he is “feeling better,” signaling a potential return to competitive golf after nearly a year away. Woods revealed the update in a social media clip, stating, “I’m feeling better. No doubt about that. I’ve been training quite a bit. I will be at Hero [World Challenge]. I’m there either way, so I’ll see you there.” That’s big news for golf fans who have been waiting to see the legend back on the course.
The Long Year Away and What Happened
It’s been a minute since Woods last played in a competitive tournament. His last real action was way back at the 2024 Open at Royal Troon, where he missed the cut. He did strike a golf ball in front of crowds more recently during the TGL finals in March, when his Jupiter Links Golf Club unfortunately fell short in the championship bout to Los Angeles Golf Club. But the big reason for his extended absence hits harder. Just three days after that TGL final, Woods, now 50 years old, was arrested for suspicion of DUI following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. Less than a week before the 2026 Masters, he announced he was stepping away indefinitely to seek treatment outside the United States. That was a tough moment for everyone who watches the sport.
What’s Next for Tiger on the Course?
Woods is set to host the Hero World Challenge, a 20-man tournament in The Bahamas, starting December 3. While he’ll be there as host, he hasn’t actually played in his own tournament since the 2023 edition, where he finished 18th out of 20 players. If he decides to bypass the Hero as a competitive return, there are a couple of other spots on the calendar. The PNC Championship, an annual father-son 36-hole scramble, is scheduled for December 17-20. Woods has played this event with his son Charlie in the past and could use a golf cart, which he’s done before. Another intriguing option for a comeback is the start of the third TGL season. His simulator golf league kicks off on December 27 with a double header featuring his Jupiter Links Golf Club. That action takes place at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, which is not far from his home.
So, the stage is set for a wild end to the year. Woods is back to training, he’s “feeling better,” and he’s got a few dates circled on the calendar. Will we see him tee it up competitively at the Hero, or will it be the PNC or TGL where the 50-year-old golf icon makes his much-anticipated return? No matter what, you know the golf world will be watching every swing.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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