Tiger Woods Is Training ‘Quite a Bit,’ and His Golf Return Could Be Sooner Than You Think

Tiger Woods confirmed he is going to be at the Hero World Challenge from December 3-6. He told SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio that he is “feeling better” and has “been training quite a bit,” giving golf fans a crucial update on his path back to the course.

Just Showing Up or Actually Playing?

Woods laughed during his SiriusXM interview, knowing full well everyone really wants to know *when* he will play, not just show up. And honestly, who can blame us? The man is a legend. He is the host of the tournament in the Bahamas, so his presence there isn’t exactly a shocker. But still, hearing him say he’s “feeling better” and getting after it in training? That’s the real news. This dude hasn’t played in a PGA Tour tournament since the Open Championship way back in July 2024. Injuries and a whole bunch of surgeries have plagued him in the back half of his career, keeping him off the green for what feels like forever.

December Is Looking Jam-Packed for Tiger

While his return to the PGA Tour is still up in the air, December is shaping up to be an interesting month for Woods. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported just last month that we should expect to see him play for Jupiter Links Golf Club on December 27, when the upcoming TGL season kicks off. Remember, he only played one match in the previous TGL season before he had another back surgery. So, let’s keep those expectations tempered, but it’s still something to look forward to! Then there’s the PNC Championship from December 17-20. This one’s always special because he can play alongside his son, Charlie, and he’s allowed to use a cart. It’s a 36-hole, two-person scramble, which is definitely less physically demanding than a full-blown PGA Tour event. Plus, there’s always that tiny chance he *could* tee it up at the Hero World Challenge itself. Fans might not have to wait until TGL to see him play, you know?

So, yeah, there’s still some uncertainty surrounding when we’ll see the 15-time major champion truly back in action. But hearing him say he’s training and feeling good, and knowing he’ll be at the Hero World Challenge? That’s enough to get us hyped for December. Fingers crossed we see him swing a club sooner rather than later!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.