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Tiger Woods could be approaching another return to competitive golf, but the legendary American has given no indication of exactly when he will be ready to play again.
The 50-year-old has several dates on the calendar that could potentially mark his return, including the Hero World Challenge in December and a TGL appearance later in the month. For now, however, his participation in those competitions remains uncertain.
Woods addressed his condition in an interview with SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio that aired Tuesday, November 10, revealing that he has been putting considerable time into training.
"I'm feeling better, no doubt about that," he said. "I've been training quite a bit."
He confirmed that he would attend the Hero World Challenge, the tournament he hosts in the Bahamas, which runs from December 3 to 6.
A return could also come through Jupiter Links GC, his team in the technology-based golf league TGL. Woods is expected to take part in the team's season opener on December 27, while the December 17–20 PNC Championship presents another possible opportunity to compete alongside his son, Charlie.
His last appearance on the PGA Tour came at the 2024 Open Championship in Scotland. Although he subsequently played in the TGL finals in December 2025, a series of physical setbacks has kept him from returning to the tour.
Woods' recovery has involved treatment for multiple injuries and operations. A ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025 was followed by his seventh back surgery in October. He had hoped to play at the 2026 Masters, but that plan fell apart after a crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27.
His Range Rover overturned in the incident, and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Woods later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test. His driver's licence was suspended for five years under the plea agreement.
In the months since, he has gradually been seen back around golf. September footage from a clinic at Liberty National showed him hitting shots, while an October appearance at Monterey Peninsula Country Club saw him practising alongside Max Homa and Billy Horschel.
Whether that progress will translate into a competitive appearance before the end of the year is still an open question.
