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
