PGA Tour: Tiger Woods to make season debut at Riviera in Los Angeles
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour: Tiger Woods to make season debut at Riviera in Los Angeles

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods will make his first PGA Tour appearance of the year at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, the golfer confirmed on Wednesday. The 48-year-old last competed in an official PGA Tour event at the 2023 Masters tournament in April but played in two events in December. Last month Woods said he was ending his long-standing partnership with sportswear company Nike and it will be interesting to see what equipment and clothing he features in at Riviera. “I’ll be able to walk and play,” Woods said after the final round of the Orlando event “We’ve been working out hard, been able to recover.

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When will Tiger Woods return to playing golf?
1 week, 5 days ago

When will Tiger Woods return to playing golf?

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship with 15-year-old son Charlie, his first competition since the British Open in July and after having a sixth surgery on his back three months ago. Woods has played the 36-hole PNC Championship with Charlie every year since 2020. “Whether my commitment going forward is once a month, yeah, I could say that …

Tiger Woods to compete for first time since back surgery at PNC Championship with son
1 week, 6 days ago

Tiger Woods to compete for first time since back surgery at PNC Championship with son

CNN  

CNN — Tiger Woods is set to return to golf for the first time since having back surgery three months ago, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday. “I’m very excited to head back to the PNC Championship next week with Charlie,” the 15-time major winner said in a statement. “Playing together is something we look forward to and it’s always more …

PGA Tour Champions: A Journey Through the Masters of the Green
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PGA Tour Champions: A Journey Through the Masters of the Green

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour Champions event has been announced, featuring a 54-hole scramble format featuring two days of play with a $3 million purse for the winning team. The event will feature a field of 38 players, with Lydia Ko and Jason Day returning to defend their titles. The LPGA Tour has the Dow Championship in Michigan, while the Grant Thornton …

Tiger Woods plays 18 holes at Royal Troon ahead of final major of 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods plays 18 holes at Royal Troon ahead of final major of 2024

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods arrived at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland on Sunday and played an 18-hole practice round as he prepares for the 152nd Open Championship later this week. According to PGATour.com, Woods is also scheduled for a solo practice round Monday afternoon and a Tuesday round with Max Homa and Justin Thomas. A serious single-car accident in 2021 nearly …

PGA Championship: Tiger Woods is rusty and Xander Schauffele shoots a record round
7 months, 1 week ago

PGA Championship: Tiger Woods is rusty and Xander Schauffele shoots a record round

LA Times  

Tiger Woods plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Thursday in Louisville, Ky. Tiger Woods must greatly improve for any chance of making the cut at the PGA Championship on an undemanding Valhalla Golf Club course highlighted Thursday by a record round from Xander …

Tiger Woods is still deciding whether he has time to be Ryder Cup captain
7 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods is still deciding whether he has time to be Ryder Cup captain

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tiger Woods brings a lot of uncertainty to Valhalla for the PGA Championship. We’re still working on what that might look like — also whether or not I have the time to do it.” The PGA of America typically announces the Ryder Cup captain well before the Masters of the preceding year. The U.S. Ryder Cup captain, …

Tiger Woods and world’s top 100 named in PGA Championship field
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods and world’s top 100 named in PGA Championship field

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods and the world’s 103 top-ranked golfers were among those named Tuesday as the field was announced for next week’s 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla. Woods, a 15-time major winner, has struggled to walk four rounds in tournaments since suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash but finished 60th in last month’s Masters and says he hopes …

Tiger Woods on negotiations between PGA Tour, PIF: ‘Headed in the right direction’
8 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods on negotiations between PGA Tour, PIF: ‘Headed in the right direction’

New York Times  

Tiger Woods said that a meeting with PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan last month has helped with negotiations between the PGA Tour and PIF. Woods, who has taken a key place in negotiations as a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board, and Al-Rumayyan were the headliners of a meeting the day after The Players Championship in the Bahamas, which included …

Tiger Woods not in field for The Players Championship
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods not in field for The Players Championship

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods will not return to the PGA Tour next week at The Players Championship. The tour released the field of 144 players for next week’s flagship event at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Woods was not on the list. Woods made his 2024 debut last month at the event he hosts, the Genesis Invitational at Riviera …

Tiger Woods withdraws from Riviera with flu symptoms. His 2024 debut lasts only 24 holes
10 months ago

Tiger Woods withdraws from Riviera with flu symptoms. His 2024 debut lasts only 24 holes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday from the Genesis Invitational with flu-like symptoms and dehydration after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole at Riviera. Tiger Woods chips up on the fourth hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club Friday, …

Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational in middle of his second round
10 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational in middle of his second round

LA Times  

Tiger Woods is driven off the course after withdrawing during the second round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on Friday. Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday at the Genesis Invitational with an undisclosed illness after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. PGA Tour rules official Mark Dusbabek …

‘I still love competing.’ Tiger Woods chases elusive win at Genesis Invitational
10 months, 1 week ago

‘I still love competing.’ Tiger Woods chases elusive win at Genesis Invitational

LA Times  

Tiger Woods hits his approach shot on the 11th hole during Wednesday’s practice round during the Genesis Invitational Pro-Am at Riviera Country Club. “I had an absolute blast today,” the 48-year-old Woods said after Wednesday morning’s Pro-Am in which he played alongside Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Angels outfielder Aaron Hicks. To come back the way he has …

Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look now that his Nike deal has ended
10 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look now that his Nike deal has ended

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The first order of business is unveiling what he …

Tiger Woods to make 2024 season debut at Genesis Invitational
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods to make 2024 season debut at Genesis Invitational

New York Times  

Tiger Woods will make his 2024 season debut at The Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles next week. Woods said on social media that he’s “excited to be a playing host” in the tournament, which marks the first full-field event he’s played in since the 2023 Masters. Excited to be a playing host next week @thegenesisinv pic.twitter.com/YvtJhe5DjB — Tiger Woods February …

Tiger Woods ends longtime partnership with Nike
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods ends longtime partnership with Nike

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods announced on Monday that he is ending his 27-year partnership with apparel king Nike. Inking a deal with Nike when he was 20 years old, Woods went on to win 82 PGA Tour titles and 15 majors wearing the swoosh of Nike. “Phil Knight’s passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf partnership together and I want …

Tiger Woods promises a fresh chapter to golf’s biggest story
1 year ago

Tiger Woods promises a fresh chapter to golf’s biggest story

Hindustan Times  

From spectacular shots to fantastical finishes, Tiger Woods has been there and done everything possible in a career spanning 15 major wins and over 100 international titles. This tournament, won eventually in imperious fashion by world No.1 Scottie Scheffler at 20-under par, was never going to be about Woods’ score, or where he finished. I haven’t done it in a …

Tiger Woods at last beaten by Rory McIlroy. Is his popularity on the wane? Not really
1 year ago

Tiger Woods at last beaten by Rory McIlroy. Is his popularity on the wane? Not really

Hindustan Times  

Two days before Tiger Woods’ return to professional golf, the inevitable has happened. Rory McIlroy has left the legendary golfer behind in the Player Impact Program introduced in 2021 by the PGA Tour to reward golfers who do the sport a lot of good in terms of generating interest in the media. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods after they completed …

Tiger Woods confident PGA Tour-Saudi Arabia deal will be completed
1 year ago

Tiger Woods confident PGA Tour-Saudi Arabia deal will be completed

Firstpost  

Tiger Woods is among six players on the PGA Tour Policy Board that must approve the framework deal by 31 December or risk a return to golf’s civil war Tiger Woods is confident the US PGA Tour merger agreement with Saudi backers of the LIV Golf League will be completed, vowing Tuesday to make the best deal for players. There’s …

Tiger Woods hopes to play 1 tournament per month in 2024, weighs in on PGA, PIF deadline
1 year ago

Tiger Woods hopes to play 1 tournament per month in 2024, weighs in on PGA, PIF deadline

New York Times  

Tiger Woods laid out a plan for the 2024 season, saying the best scenario for his return to golf is to potentially play one tournament per month. Woods said both sides are working together with “no animosity.” PGA Tour players were blindsided by the PGA’s framework agreement with the PIF, which owns LIV Golf, on June 6 to merge their …

Tiger Woods and son Charlie to play in PNC Championship again
1 year, 1 month ago

Tiger Woods and son Charlie to play in PNC Championship again

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship, the 36-hole event that has become one of his favourites because of his partner: His son. Woods and 14-year-old Charlie are playing the PNC Championship for the fourth straight year, the one tournament he has not missed during the last injury-plagued four years. “It is an amazing gift to be able to …

Tiger Woods not among field revealed for his Hero World Challenge
1 year, 2 months ago

Tiger Woods not among field revealed for his Hero World Challenge

The Hindu  

The field was announced Monday for the Hero World Challenge, and tournament host Tiger Woods was not on the list. Woods’ annual tournament in Albany, The Bahamas, benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation and is an unofficial event on the PGA Tour schedule. Nineteen players were announced for the 20-man field Monday, potentially leaving the door open for Woods to enter …

Tiger Woods withdraws from US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Tiger Woods withdraws from US Open

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods ruled himself out on Tuesday of playing in the US Open as he recovers from right ankle surgery, organisers said. The US Open, the third of the four majors, runs June 15-18 at the Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course. “Tiger Woods, who won this championship in 2000, 2002 and 2008, has withdrawn as an exempt player while …

Tiger Woods and his limp back at Augusta Masters, but for how much longer?
1 year, 8 months ago

Tiger Woods and his limp back at Augusta Masters, but for how much longer?

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods is back at the Masters, along with his slight limp. “I don’t know how many more I have in me,” Woods said Tuesday. “I didn’t know if I was going to play again at that time,” Woods said. It’s just that physical limitation of walking 72 holes, especially on a golf course as hilly as this.” Woods has …

Woods and his limp back at Masters, but for how much longer?
1 year, 8 months ago

Woods and his limp back at Masters, but for how much longer?

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is back at the Masters, along with his slight limp. “I don’t know how many more I have in me,” Woods said Tuesday. “I didn’t know if I was going to play again at that time,” Woods said. It’s just that physical limitation of walking 72 holes, especially on a golf course as hilly as …

Tiger Woods sightings are rare as he enters semiretirement
1 year, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods sightings are rare as he enters semiretirement

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The vantage point was as good as any at Riviera for a clear view of Tiger Woods, and considering how little he plays, Tiger sightings are rare these days. “Here’s the deal,” Woods said Sunday after finishing his first tournament since the Masters last year. “Been in front of large crowds before, but not 10,000 people that’s …

Tiger Woods Cites Progress, Notes Difficulty in Return at Riviera
1 year, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods Cites Progress, Notes Difficulty in Return at Riviera

News 18  

Tiger Woods fired a two-over par 73 in the final round at the Genesis Invitational on Sunday, calling four completed rounds in his first start in seven months “progress” even if in classic Woods fashion he’d have liked to do better. “It’s progress, but I didn’t win,” said the 15-time major champion, who is still limited by the severe lower …

Tiger Woods Eyes Riviera Win Despite Injury Uncertainties at Genesis Invitational
1 year, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods Eyes Riviera Win Despite Injury Uncertainties at Genesis Invitational

News 18  

Tiger Woods returns from a seven-month injury absence this week amid plenty of uncertainty, but his goal at the Genesis Invitational remains clear: to win. “I am very rusty, but I’ve come off a rusty situation before I’ve done well,” said Woods, who has notably come back from knee and back injuries in his career. “I know I haven’t had …

Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5
1 year, 10 months ago

Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world’s best. And then he looked like the Woods of old at the end — a tee shot to 5 feet on the par-3 16th, another birdie from 25 feet on the par-5 17th and then a big drive — a few yards longer …

Tiger Woods had a tough time at Riviera even when healthy
1 year, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods had a tough time at Riviera even when healthy

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods made it through 16 holes of his pro-am Wednesday at the Genesis Invitational on a bitterly cold morning with occasional 25 mph gusts that made the temperature feel like the upper 30s. There will be no stopping on Thursday when Woods competes against a full field of the world’s best players for the first time …

Tiger Woods makes it clear: He is playing in the Genesis Invitational to win
1 year, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods makes it clear: He is playing in the Genesis Invitational to win

LA Times  

Tiger Woods was all smiles during the Genesis Invitational media conference Tuesday, when he said he was in Los Angeles to win. Tiger Woods will play the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club this week, injecting an already star-stacked field with that incomparable Tiger factor. Sports Tiger Woods returning to competition next week at Riviera Country Club Two years after …

British Open 2022: No one plays chess better on a golf course than Tiger Woods, says Rory McIlroy
2 years, 5 months ago

British Open 2022: No one plays chess better on a golf course than Tiger Woods, says Rory McIlroy

Firstpost  

Woods has won two of his three Opens at St Andrews and the third came at Royal Liverpool, where McIlroy won his only Open in 2014 and then was unable to defend it the following year. So, it was no surprise when Rory McIlroy, whose bucket list includes an Open at St Andrews, said on Tuesday, “It’s going to be …

Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won’t play US Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won’t play US Open

Associated Press  

Tiger Woods withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday, saying that his damaged right leg needs more time to get stronger to contend in the majors. Woods posted Tuesday on social media, “My body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf.” He said he hopes to be ready to play in a charity pro-am event in Ireland …

Tiger Woods to miss U.S. Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Tiger Woods to miss U.S. Open

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods, citing his body's need "to get stronger," announced on Tuesday that he will not play in next week's U.S. Open at Brookline, Mass. "I previously informed the USGA that I will not be competing in the US Open as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf," Woods wrote on Twitter. Woods, 46, shot …

Tiger Woods commits to Ireland pro-am ahead of Open
2 years, 8 months ago

Tiger Woods commits to Ireland pro-am ahead of Open

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods committed to playing in the JP McManus Pro-Am in Ireland in early July ahead of The Open Championship in Scotland. Woods is coming off a 47th-place finish at the Masters, his first official event since the February 2021 crash that nearly ended his career. He's still mulling whether to play in the next two majors, the PGA Championship …

What to know about the Masters, as Tiger Woods plans a comeback
2 years, 8 months ago

What to know about the Masters, as Tiger Woods plans a comeback

NPR  

What to know about the Masters, as Tiger Woods plans a comeback Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Masters; few competitions are as synonymous with a sport as the annual pilgrimage to the nearly 100-year-old Augusta National Golf Club. Plenty of competition Last year's champion, Hideki Matsuyama, the first Japanese man to …

Masters 2022: Tiger-mania builds as Woods practices well at Augusta National
2 years, 8 months ago

Masters 2022: Tiger-mania builds as Woods practices well at Augusta National

Firstpost  

A quarter-century after Woods won his first major title by an astonishing 12 strokes at Augusta National to launch “Tigermania,” he is again thrilling the Georgia crowd Augusta: Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months …

Tiger Woods plans to play in the Masters 14 months after his horrific car accident
2 years, 8 months ago

Tiger Woods plans to play in the Masters 14 months after his horrific car accident

LA Times  

Fred Couples watches as Tiger Woods tees off on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters tournament Monday. “It’s been a tough, tough year and lot of stuff that I had to deal with that I don’t wish on anyone,” he said, “but here we are at Masters week.” It appeared Woods would never return to competition …

Will Tiger Woods play at the Masters? It’s suddenly not a ridiculous question
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Tiger Woods play at the Masters? It’s suddenly not a ridiculous question

LA Times  

Tiger Woods, who was seriously injured in a car accident in Southern California in February 2021, could be gearing up for a return to competitive golf at next week’s Masters. According to multiple media reports, Woods flew to Augusta, Ga., on his private jet Tuesday, nine days before the start of the 2022 Masters, and took part in a practice …

Tiger Woods Remains Listed in Field for The Masters Which Begins April 7
2 years, 8 months ago

Tiger Woods Remains Listed in Field for The Masters Which Begins April 7

News 18  

Tiger Woods’ name appears in the field for the 2022 Masters on the golf tournament’s official website — and not on the list of past champions who are not scheduled to compete. Woods, 46, hasn’t played a competitive round of golf on the PGA Tour since the coronavirus-delayed 2020 Masters, which was played in November of that year. Perhaps Woods …

Tiger Woods says he’ll return to PGA part time but doesn’t know when
2 years, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods says he’ll return to PGA part time but doesn’t know when

LA Times  

Tiger Woods speaks during a news conference for the Genesis invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades on Wednesday. I didn’t know if I was gonna have the right leg or not, so to be able to have my right leg still there, it’s huge.” Woods, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff‘s Department, was driving at nearly twice …

Tiger Woods returns to competition for the first time since his car crash
3 years ago

Tiger Woods returns to competition for the first time since his car crash

NPR  

Tiger Woods returns to competition for the first time since his car crash Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Audette/AP Scott Audette/AP Tiger Woods fans, rejoice. It's Woods' first time competing since his car accident in February, which resulted in extensive leg surgery. But with his return to competition this weekend, questions have lingered as to whether Woods will imminently …

Tiger Woods supports PGA Tour over any rival leagues
3 years ago

Tiger Woods supports PGA Tour over any rival leagues

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods has no intention of resuming a full-time playing schedule but when he does return to competition he made clear on Tuesday that it will be on the PGA Tour and not with any potential breakaway circuit. “I’ve decided for myself that I’m supporting the PGA Tour, that’s where my legacy is,” Woods told reporters at Albany Golf Club …

Tiger Woods says his legacy and allegiance are with PGA Tour
3 years ago

Tiger Woods says his legacy and allegiance are with PGA Tour

Associated Press  

NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods left little room for interpretation when it comes to Greg Norman’s latest attempt at a competing tour or other proposed leagues offering guaranteed riches to players to compete in team formats. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have won 82 events on this tour and 15 major championships, and been a part of the World Golf …

Tiger Woods says he’s unlikely to play full time again
3 years ago

Tiger Woods says he’s unlikely to play full time again

LA Times  

Tiger Woods holds his first press conference since his Feb. 23 car crash in Los Angeles at the Hero World Challenge golf tournament in Nassau, Bahamas, on Tuesday. Tiger Woods had nothing to say about the February car crash that shattered his right leg and even less of an idea what his future in golf holds for him, except that …

Tiger Woods injured as his SUV rolls over in California
3 years, 9 months ago

Tiger Woods injured as his SUV rolls over in California

China Daily  

Tiger Woods of the US celebrates on the 18th hole to win the 2019 Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, US in this file photo of April 14, 2019. "I am sick to my stomach," fellow PGA Tour golfer Justin Thomas said during a news conference in which he called Woods one of his closest friends. Former US …

Golf: Tiger Woods unsure about playing 2021 Augusta Masters
3 years, 10 months ago

Golf: Tiger Woods unsure about playing 2021 Augusta Masters

The Hindu  

With the Augusta Masters just six-plus weeks away, Tiger Woods said on Sunday that he wasn't certain he will be ready to play in the event this year. Woods, 45, said he hasn't practiced much -- "I have looked at my putter." pic.twitter.com/6TY3cXQIqK — PGA TOUR February 21, 2021 Woods, who underwent a fifth back surgery on Dec. 23, said …

Woods recovering from back surgery and hopes for Masters
3 years, 10 months ago

Woods recovering from back surgery and hopes for Masters

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods says he’s doesn’t know when he will return from a fifth back surgery, and he could not give a definitive answer Sunday when asked if he would be at the Masters. But still in the gym, still doing the mundane stuff that you have to do for rehab, the little things before I can start …

Tiger Woods puts season on hold after fifth back operation of his career
3 years, 11 months ago

Tiger Woods puts season on hold after fifth back operation of his career

CNN  

CNN — Tiger Woods’ season is on pause after the 15-time major champion underwent a back operation for the fifth time in his career. A statement on his social media channels said the 45-year-old had experienced “discomfort” whilst playing at the PNC Championship in December and had had a successful “procedure to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was pinching …

Tiger Woods bids to repeat Augusta glory after disappointing run - Sports News
4 years, 1 month ago

Tiger Woods bids to repeat Augusta glory after disappointing run - Sports News

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods will hope familiarity helps him recapture his form at Augusta Masters this week as the 15-time major winner aims to repeat the magic of his stunning Masters win last year. READ | Woods has failed to crack the top 30 at any event since the PGA Tour returned from its COVID-19 hiatus in June, missing the cut at …

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