Tour chief hints at possible Tiger Woods return in 2026
The president of the PGA Tour Champions has revealed what preparations are being made if and when Tiger Woods decides to play in 2026.
Tiger Woods has not revealed if and when he will return to the golf course after recently undergoing more surgery on his back.
The 49-year-old went under the knife again last month to have a disc replacement surgery in New York - the seventh back surgery of his career - after experiencing some pain and discomfort.
It was all the more frustrating for Woods given the month prior footage surfaced of the 15-time major champion hitting balls at a clinic for the first time since rupturing his left achilles in March.
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Woods' fans are hoping that he does at least try and mount the latest comeback of his remarkable career but things do not look good at all.
Some former PGA Tour winners have written him off altogether, insisting that he will never even play another major championship.
Miller Brady, the president of the PGA Tour Champions, is certainly hoping that Woods' is back on the fairways in 2026 given the golfer turns 50 in December and will finally be eligible for some senior golf.
The over 50s circuit released their schedule earlier in the week and Woods may decide to tee it up in certain events in preparation for the four major championships.
Brady told Golf Channel that the senior US tour is "ready" if and when Woods decides to play.
"We've done some whiteboarding over the past year in preparation for Tiger turning 50. And if and when he plays, our tournaments are prepared.
"It is going to be more. Security, buses, portalets, concession stands - all of that is taken into account when we plan for that."
Brady added: "To be honest with you, given the last surgery, I just hope Tiger gets back on his feet and is able to play golf again."
Woods has not played in an event since last December's PNC Championship in Florida.
He has played in the previous five editions of annual parent/child PGA Tour event with his son Charlie.
Last year, the pair finished runner-up to Bernhard Langer and his son.
Woods, who recently confirmed the field for the Hero World Challenge, is unlikely to play this year.
Tiger Woods mocks current golf game
Although Woods is prevented from playing and practicing at the moment, he is keeping extremely busy.
TGL, the hi-tech league he co-founded with Rory McIlroy, will embark on their second campaign in December.
Woods has vowed to make an appearance in person at all Jupiter Links' matches.
Promoting the new season, Woods recently took part in a short Q&A, where he mocked the current state of his game.
Sun Day red launches nostalgic '92 collection
Elsewhere, Woods' apparel brand Sun Day Red has launched its '92 collection.
The latest drop honours the moment Woods made his first appearance on the PGA Tour at Riviera Country Club.
Woods now favourite to lead US Ryder Cup team
Woods turned down the chance to lead the US Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black last month.
He said he was too busy with his commitments to the PGA Tour and TGL to take charge of the stars and stripes.
Keegan Bradley was given the role but the red, white and blue slumped to a 15-13 home defeat to Europe.
Bradley has sounded like an utterly broken man since the defeat and recently declared he believes he will never get over it.
Jim Furyk was the early frontrunner to replace Bradley but the bookmakers now believe Woods will finally take the job.
The 2027 matches will be played at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Adare Manor is owned by Woods' close friend, the Irish billionaire JP McManus.
Ben Smith joined the GolfMagic team in September 2021, initially as a content executive.
These days, he assumes the position of content manager.
