Tiger Woods Aiming to Compete at Masters After Return to Play Tiger Woods has expressed his intent to compete in the upcoming Masters Tournament after making a return to competitive golf, marking his first appearance in over a year. The 50-year-old, who has undergone multiple surgeries in recent years, last played on the PGA Tour during The Open in 2024. His recent return came in the form of a team event, the TGL season finale, where his Jupiter Links team fell short in the final match. Woods, who has been sidelined since October 2025 due to a back surgery, participated in the TGL league, a PGA Tour-sanctioned indoor team competition co-founded by his company. His team, Jupiter Links, faced Los Angeles Golf Club in the final, losing 9-2. Despite the loss, Woods showcased his physical condition, hitting drives exceeding 300 yards. He emphasized that his ability to compete in the Masters will depend on his body's recovery, acknowledging the challenges of aging. The Masters, a tournament Woods has won five times, is set to begin on April 9 at Augusta National. In a recent interview, Woods reflected on his physical limitations, stating, "This body doesn't recover like it did when I was 24, 25. It doesn't mean I'm not trying; I've been trying for a while." He highlighted his determination to play, noting the tournament's significance to him and his family since his debut at 19. Throughout the 2026 TGL season, Woods held a non-playing role with Jupiter Links, which advanced to the finals after defeating Rory McIlroy's Boston Common team in the semifinals. The final against Los Angeles saw the team initially take a 2-0 lead in the second match but lost momentum after Woods missed a short putt on the seventh hole.#masters_tournament #augusta_national #tiger_woods #jupiter_links #tgl_season
L.A. spoils Tiger's return, tops Jupiter Links for TGL title The Los Angeles Golf Club secured the 2026 TGL championship with a decisive 9-2 victory over Jupiter Links in the SoFi Cup finals. The match, played in a best-of-three format, concluded in 10 holes after Los Angeles rallied with three consecutive eagles to clinch the title. Tiger Woods, who made his first appearance in over a year, played a pivotal role for Jupiter Links as their captain but fell short as his team was outmatched. Woods, recovering from October back surgery, had initially served as a cheerleader for Jupiter Links. However, after Los Angeles took an early lead in the first match of the series, he opted to step into the playing role, replacing Kevin Kisner. His most critical moment came on the seventh hole, where a missed 3-foot putt allowed Los Angeles to seize momentum. The match ended swiftly, with Jupiter Links unable to recover from the deficit. “I missed a short one to give them momentum, and we never got it back,” Woods admitted after the match. While he expressed frustration over the loss, he emphasized his determination to continue competing. “This body doesn’t recover like it did when it was 24, 25. It doesn’t mean I’m not trying,” he said. Woods hinted at his potential return for the Masters tournament in April, noting his commitment to recovery and preparation. The match’s turning point came when Los Angeles extended their lead to 6-2 heading into singles play. Key moments included Max Homa’s strategic decision to use a “hammer” — a rule allowing the hole to be worth three points — after Jupiter Links threatened to extend the series. Homa’s missed putt led to an automatic win for Los Angeles, sealing their victory. Jupiter Links, which earned $4.5 million for the loss, faced challenges in maintaining their momentum.#tiger_woods #jupiter_links #los_angeles_golf_club #sofi_cup #pga_of_america
‘Give the fans what they want!’ Bryson DeChambeau calls out Tiger Woods with surprise offer Last updated: 18 March 2026 Bryson DeChambeau has proposed a high-profile showdown between his LIV Golf Crushers GC team and Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links squad, suggesting the matchup could become a major spectacle for fans. The two-time US Open champion, who has built the Crushers into one of LIV Golf’s most commercially successful franchises through his large YouTube following, believes team formats in golf have untapped potential to captivate audiences. DeChambeau, speaking ahead of LIV Golf’s first tournament in South Africa, emphasized the need for more team-based events in the sport. “We do play team events,” he said, referencing the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. “There should be something else. Why not?” He floated the idea of a televised clash between his Crushers and Woods’ team in an 18-hole, 4-vs-4 format, potentially broadcast on platforms like Netflix. “Let’s go. Let’s do it,” he added, suggesting the matchup could highlight the best teams in the sport. The 32-year-old golfer argued that team rivalries could elevate the game’s appeal, drawing parallels to football’s global viewership. “Only about two million people play football, but there are over 50 million that watch every week,” he noted. “In golf, it’s almost the opposite. We’re getting 3-5 million people watching a week on various tours, and there are probably 50 to 60 million people playing the game.” He believes team events could bridge the gap between casual fans and the sport itself. DeChambeau acknowledged past attempts to commercialize rivalries, such as his 2021 match against Brooks Koepka in “The Match” and a 2024 showdown with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. However, he argued the sport is still underutilizing its competitive spirit.#bryson_dechambeau #liv_golf #tiger_woods #jupiter_links #presidents_cup
“Let’s do it”: Bryson DeChambeau Challenges Tiger Woods to LIV vs. TGL Match Bryson DeChambeau has proposed a high-profile showdown between his LIV Golf team and Tiger Woods’ TGL squad, suggesting a grudge match could elevate team golf’s profile. The idea comes as the sport continues to experiment with team formats, with LIV Golf and TGL emerging as major players in the shift from individual to team competition. DeChambeau, a vocal advocate for team golf, believes such rivalries could attract new fans and reshape the sport’s future. DeChambeau is currently in South Africa for LIV Golf’s first tournament in the country, where his Crushers GC team is set to compete. During a pre-tournament press conference, he reiterated his belief that team golf could become a central part of the sport’s identity. “I do think there’s an opportunity in the future for team golf to be next to the forefront of golf, with all the — even the majors and whatnot,” he said. While he acknowledged that team events like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup remain the pinnacle, he argued that rivalries between teams could create new excitement. The proposed match between DeChambeau’s Crushers and Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links team would take the form of an 18-hole, 4-on-4 stroke-play showdown. DeChambeau envisioned the event as a high-profile spectacle, potentially broadcast on platforms like Netflix to draw in sports fans unfamiliar with golf. “Imagine a scenario where we’re going up against Jupiter Links on an 18-hole showcase,” he said. “It’d be fun. Show them who’s the best, who’s the best team in the world.” DeChambeau also drew a comparison between golf and football, highlighting the disparity in audience sizes.#bryson_dechambeau #liv_golf #crushers_gc #tiger_woods #jupiter_links
