Latest PGA Tour announcement may grab Tiger Woods' attention

The PGA Tour Champions have unveiled their 2026 schedule. 

The over-50 circuit features 28 events as well as two new tournaments in Portugal and Pennsylvania. 

In total, players will be competing for more than $69m in prize money - a slight increase from this season. 

"We are thrilled to be adding new events in Portugal and Pennsylvania to an existing schedule highlighted by tremendous title sponsors in many markets which have become staples of Champions Tour golf," said PGA Tour Champions president Miller Brady. 

"The incredible play we've seen from some of the game's legends this season is sure to continue in 2026, and we are looking forward to building on that continued momentum for our partners and fans."

The announcement will be of particular interest to 15-time major champion Tiger Woods.

Woods turns 50 in December and could be eyeing up a few starts on the senior US circuit if he does in fact return to the golf course. 

The golfer is currently recovering from the seventh back surgery of his career. 

Woods had a disc replacement surgery earlier in the month after experiencing "pain and a lack of mobility in his lower back". 

The surgery, performed in New York, was a success but Woods has not revealed a potential timeline for a return. 

It was a departure from previous public announcements where he has confirmed injuries. 

The surgery marked the second time Woods has gone under the knife in 2025. 

In March, Woods had surgery to repair a ruptured left achilles tendon suffered while training at home in preparation for the 2025 Masters. 

He had withdrawn from Genesis Invitational weeks earlier following the death of his mother. 

Woods has played a limited schedule since sustaining serious injuries in a car accident in February 2021. 

He is not the only player who will soon be eligible to compete on the PGA Tour Champions.

Zach Johnson, Rory Sabbatini, Ben Crane and Ryan Palmer are also turning 50 within the next 12 months. 

What are the chances Tiger Woods plays on the PGA Tour Champions?

We will have to wait and see how Woods recovers from his latest back surgery. 

Jack Nicklaus, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els are among the notables who have encouraged Woods to turn to the senior tour when he is eligible. 

Harrington previously contended that Woods had personally told him that he couldn't wait to beat him when he turns 50. 

Nicklaus also made that assertion, explaining that Woods was definitely eyeing up a few starts and wasn't against using a golf cart in competition. 

Els even attempted to goad Woods with a cheeky dig, imploring the five-time Masters winner to "beat us again if you can". 

"I've said [to Woods], please come play," Els told Golfweek. 

"And I think it can only be beneficial to him. He will get himself in golf shape. 

"You can ride a cart without any shame and if there was one guy that should be able to drive a cart, it's him. And he can get his a-- back in shape."