Could Tiger Woods actually play in The Masters this year? There’s a few hints and signs that perhaps he may be seriously considering it.
When it comes to Tigers Woods’ playing schedule then any crumb of news makes headlines, when it comes to him actually teeing it up at Augusta National then the news on the grapevine goes into overdrive.
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First and foremost Woods hasn’t officially been ruled out of The Masters just yet – as it’s been well publicised that his name doesn’t appear on the official tournament website in the section for past champions not playing.
Also, a check of the Masters bio section sees it’s been updated to read: “Tiger Woods is making his 27th start in the Masters in 2026” which has naturally sat tongues wagging.
People like Skratch golf were among the first to ponder whether it could be a sign or, most likely, just formalities until Woods actually confirms his non-attendance.
Woods only had disc replacement surgery in his back last October and hasn’t even been fit enough to have a hit during the TGL, so to make his return to golf at The Matsers seems hugely far fetched.
Why Tiger Woods is unlikely to play at Augusta
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“Sometimes I have good days, sometimes I have bad days,” Woods said recently. “Disc replacement is not a lot of fun. I have good days when I can do anything and other days when it’s hard to just move around.”
The doesn’t bode well for the 50-year-old, who is surely more likely to ease his way into golf eventually by making his seniors debut on the PGA Tour Champions.
The 15-time Major champion has previously said though that playing in The Masters was not off the table even…
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