Tiger Woods will be at the Hero World Challenge next month, but whether he takes part in the PGA Tour event is still to be determined.
Speaking with SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio on Tuesday, Woods confirmed that he would be at the Bahamas event and is “feeling better.”
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Woods will be at the tournament since he hosts it, but the potential comeback for the 15-time major champion is certainly the talk of the golf world.
“Well, I’m feeling better,” Woods said. “There’s no doubt about that. I’ve been training quite a bit. I will be at Hero. I’m there either way, so I’ll see you there.”
Woods has not played in a PGA Tour event since the Open in July 2024, while injuries and surgeries have played a role in keeping him off the course.
The golf superstar also dealt with legal trouble last year after he flipped his SUV near his home in Florida and was arrested on suspicion of DUI in March. Woods pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He stepped away to receive treatment in Switzerland following the incident.
The Hero World Challenge begins on Dec. 3 and won’t be his only chance to return to some level of competitive golf in the near future.
Woods could take part in the PNC Championship from Dec. 17-20 and play alongside his son Charlie — the 36-hole, two-person scramble allows the use of a golf cart.
Reports have also suggested that Woods was expected to play for the TGL team that he is the captain of, Jupiter Links Golf Club.
Jupiter Links GC is scheduled to play during the league’s opening day on Dec. 27, according to a report by ESPN last month. NBC Sports golf analyst and “Fore Play” podcast co-host Kevin Kisner also reported similarly that Woods was planning to participate in the league’s full schedule.
