Tiger Woods Increases Training, Hero Decision Still Uncertain

Tiger Woods is continuing his work toward a competitive return. Speaking to SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Woods said he feels better and has been training a lot.

Woods, 50, is hosting the Hero World Challenge at Albany in the Bahamas, which will be played from December 3 to 6. Confirming that he will take part, Woods left it open with a smile when asked whether he would actually play. "I'm at the Hero, I'll be there no matter what, see you there," Woods said. The tournament has announced 17 players for its 20-player continuous field, with three invitations remaining. Woods was not in the initial field.

A 15-time major champion, Woods competed in the TGL championship match on March 24. In that match, Jupiter Links lost to Los Angeles Golf Club. Woods last made an official PGA Tour start at the 2024 Open Championship, where he was eliminated at the cut line at Royal Troon. He tore his left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and underwent his seventh back surgery that October.

Three days after the TGL finals, he was involved in a car accident in Florida in which the vehicle rolled over, and he was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence. He then announced that he would step away from golf to get treatment and focus on his health.

Woods has other opportunities to return before the end of the year. The PNC Championship, where he often teams up with his son Charlie, will be held in Orlando from December 17 to 20. Jupiter Links will open the TGL season on December 27. ESPN reported last month that Woods was expected to play in the season opener if his health allows. However, Woods has not formally committed to taking part in any of these events.