Tiger Woods says he’s “making an attempt to play” in subsequent month’s Masters after returning to motion for the primary time in additional than a yr as his crew misplaced within the remaining spherical of the TGL season.
The 50-year-old, who has had a collection of operations within the final two years, had been sidelined since having an operation in October to switch a disc in his again.
Woods’ earlier look was additionally in TGL – an indoor crew league his firm co-founded – in February 2025.
His Jupiter Hyperlinks crew misplaced 9-2 in opposition to Los Angeles Golf Membership in his return to aggressive motion.
The 15-time major-winner appeared in good bodily form as he hit a few drives greater than 300 yards and he stated enjoying within the Masters will rely on how his physique recovers.
The event, which Woods has gained 5 instances, begins on 9 April at Augusta Nationwide.
“I have been making an attempt, this physique would not get better prefer it did once I was 24, 25,” stated Woods.
“It does not imply I am not making an attempt; I have been making an attempt for some time. I’ve had a few unhealthy accidents final yr that I’ve needed to battle by and has taken a while. I preserve making an attempt – I wish to play.
“I’ve beloved the Masters event, I’ve beloved being there since I used to be 19 years previous, so it is meant rather a lot to me and my household over time and I will be there both manner.”
Woods has held a non-playing position with Jupiter Hyperlinks GC all through the 2026 TGL season, the PGA Tour-backed league that makes use of an enormous display in a purpose-built venue in Florida.
Woods’ aspect beat Rory McIlroy’s Boston Widespread in final week’s semi-final to arrange a gathering with Los Angeles within the best-of-three remaining.
Los Angeles, that includes England’s Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood, gained the opening match, earlier than Woods changed Kevin Kisner for Tuesday’s season finale.
Jupiter Hyperlinks, which additionally has Max Homa and Tom Kim within the crew, went 2-0 up within the second sport of the finals however Woods missed a three-foot putt on the seventh gap and the momentum switched to Los Angeles.
They made three eagles in a row earlier than Jupiter conceded the match and the event on the tenth gap.
“It was positive bodily,” added Woods.
“We obtained our ass kicked on the finish. Three eagles in a row, we did not reply. I missed a brief one to type of get it began and provides them momentum and we by no means obtained it again.”
