Tiger Woods sends clear message after Team USA’s remarkable Presidents Cup comeback

Tiger Woods has hailed Team USA’s “incredible” Presidents Cup comeback after Brandt Snedeker’s side overturned a three-point deficit to beat the Internationals 17-13 at Medinah.

The Americans trailed heading into Sunday’s 12 singles matches but produced a dominant final-day display to turn the contest around and secure a four-point victory.

The result extended the United States’ remarkable Presidents Cup run, with Team USA now having won the last 11 editions of the biennial contest and 14 of the 16 matches played since the event was introduced in 1994.

Woods was not involved in this year’s competition but was quick to congratulate Snedeker and his players on social media.

“What a comeback!” Woods wrote.

“Congrats to Team USA on an incredible Presidents Cup victory.

“They needed all the matchups to go their way today and they got it done.

“Great team win.”

The 15-time major champion has considerable Presidents Cup experience himself, having represented the United States on nine occasions.

His most recent appearance came in 2019 at Royal Melbourne, where he served as playing captain and helped the Americans defeat the Internationals 16-14. 

Woods’ latest message comes as he continues to work towards a return to competitive golf.

The 50-year-old was recently seen hitting balls at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey during the NEXUS Cup, a two-day event supporting his foundation.

It was the first time in several months that Woods had been publicly seen taking part in a meaningful session on the range, offering a glimpse of his ongoing rehabilitation.

Woods underwent the seventh back surgery of his career last October after experiencing further pain and mobility problems. He has not played a professional event since missing the cut at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon.

His playing career has been severely restricted since suffering devastating injuries to his right leg in a serious car accident in 2021.

More recently, Woods has been away from competition following another incident in Florida earlier this year. He subsequently agreed to a plea deal relating to the case, which saw him lose his driving license for five years, and has been focusing on his health and recovery.

The former World No.1 has not put a firm timetable on his return to tournament golf, although he remains eligible to compete in events such as the PNC Championship, where he has previously partnered his son Charlie.

Woods has also now reached the age of eligibility for the PGA Tour Champions, potentially giving him another competitive route back into professional golf.

For now, however, his return remains uncertain.