Tiger Woods is all set to play after over a year of being away from competitive golf! He will play against the LAGC on Tuesday night, and what happens next could shape not just the TGL finale but the entire Masters conversation
Woods has been there for his team, motivating them, but has not played a single match for Jupiter Links all season. The Los Angeles Golf Club won on Monday night, which means Jupiter Links needs just one more victory to claim the championship. If Jupiter wins, it forces a deciding Game 3. This thrilling situation must have pulled Woods back into action.
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The 50-year-old underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in October 2025 and, earlier that same year, had a ruptured left Achilles tendon repaired. Two major procedures in one calendar year would end most careers, let alone most seasons. However, he never completely ruled out the possibility of returning.
When asked recently whether a 2026 Masters appearance was off the table, Woods simply said, “No.” He also added, “I have been trying to play each and every one of these matches. I’ve been trying to come back. But it just hasn’t worked out that way. I had a bad run of injuries last year.”
Tuesday’s match may answer the bigger question everyone is actually asking. The Masters begins in 16 days, and after his TGL debut, Woods is expected to give a clearer picture of whether Augusta is realistic this year or not.
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