Tiger Woods turns 50 on Dec. 30 and therefore would be eligible to compete for the PGA Tour Champions in 2026. Now, Woods hasn’t revealed his hand in that regard. And, to be fair, it’s not his hand that is the issue. It’s his back, as in the recent back surgery that throws into question […]
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Champions Tour ‘prepared’ if Tiger Woods joins circuit
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Tiger Woods turns 50 on Dec. 30 and therefore would be eligible to compete for the PGA Tour Champions in 2026.
Now, Woods hasn’t revealed his hand in that regard. And, to be fair, it’s not his hand that is the issue. It’s his back, as in the recent back surgery that throws into question any kind of competitive golf for the 15-time major winner.
With that said, PGA Tour Champions president Miller Brady told Golf Channel that the tour is ready should Woods try his luck on the senior circuit.
“The answer is yes, we’re ready. We’re well prepared,” Brady said. “We’ve done some white boarding over the past year in preparation for Tiger turning 50, and if and when he plays, our tournaments will be prepared.”
So what type of preparations are being considered?
“It is going to be more. And you mentioned it — security, buses, portalettes, concession stands — all of that is taken into account when we prepare for (Woods playing),” he said.
Brady, however, opted to keep it simple given Woods’ recent surgery.
“To be honest with you,” Brady said, “given the last surgery, I just hope that Tiger gets back on his feet and is able to play golf again.”
Woods has been absent from PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments since the Open Championship in July 2024.
He has been plagued by health issues since a 2021 car accident. He had surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon in March.
–Field Level Media