Tiger Woods is set for his next tournament appearance after playing four rounds at The Masters last month. 

The golf icon made the cut at Augusta before finishing poorly and coming in 60th place following a five-over final round.

He is still playing through the pain as he recovers from ankle surgery that was needed after a life-threatening car crash in 2021.

The PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Course is coming up next but will Woods be taking part? talkSPORT.com takes a look…

Is Woods playing at the 2024 PGA Championship?

Woods is expected to play at the PGA Championship next weekend.

Last year, the 15-time major winner revealed he was hoping to play in one event per month as he aims to manage the workload on his ankle.

He played in The Masters last month and hasn’t taken to the course since, meaning he is ready for the PGA Championship this month.

Speaking on May 1, Woods confirmed his plan is still going ahead, telling NBC’s The Today Show: “The next three months, I have three majors, and hopefully that’ll all work out.”

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So that means he will be targeting the majors, with the US Open taking place in June and then The Open Championship in July.

Woods continues to play through pain and after four rounds at Augusta, he will be hoping that he has recovered well.

He revealed he would be doing some research on the next three major courses after The Masters, saying: “I’m going to do my homework going forward at Pinehurst, Valhalla and Troon.”

His participation will come down to his fitness, but the fact he is going on a scouting mission seems to show his intentions to play a part.

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It doesn’t mean he will be pain-free though, as last month he admitted that he still struggles on every round.

Woods said: “Every shot that is not on a tee box is a challenge – once we start the hole, it’s a bit of a challenge.

“The back, the knee, other parts of the body have to take the load of it and just the endurance capability of walking a long time and being on my feet for a long time (is an issue).

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“Things just flare up. The training that we have to do at home, it changes from a day-to-day basis. Some days I just feel really good and other days not so much. I hurt every day.”

Paul Broadhurst assures that the veterans tour will be happy to receive the former world number one.

Acouple of years ago, Tiger Woods reiterated his refusal to play a tournament in a golf cart. However, after his considerable problems with injuries, Paul Brdoadhurst assured that the former world number one will have to use a buggy to play the PGA Champions Tour.

Broadhurst has two second places on the PGA senior tour in the United States, and his earnings have just reached $728,000, all thanks to the Champions Tour rules allowing him to play tournaments in a golf cart.

Last year, PGA officials granted the player a waiver to use the buggy. The English golfer can no longer play the 18 holes on foot due to the arthritis he suffers from in one of his ankles, and he needs medication to allow him to walk.

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His situation is similar to that of Woods, whose injury history has taken a heavy toll on him in recent seasons. The former world number one has had to withdraw from several of his most recent competitions for health reasons, but Broadhurst said that would not be a problem on the tour for players over 50.

Woods on the senior tour

Broadhurst assured that if he joined the Champions Tour, “Woods will be able to take a cart, that won’t be an issue for him. He will perhaps be looking forward to playing without walking around.”

At the same time, Broadhurst assured that Tiger would be more than welcome on the veterans tour. “No question. They are really hopeful, and I think he has given out signs that he is more than happy to play once he turns 50,” said the 2018 Senior PGA Championship champion.

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Woods, 48, has battled multiple injuries throughout his career, but in recent years, his back and one of his ankles have been a constant source of discomfort. The Genesis Invitational this past February was his first tournament in 10 months, and he had to withdraw due to health problems; however, this time, it was a cold and had nothing to do with his injuries according to a spokeperson.

For his part, the English veteran recalled that he suffers from severe arthritis in his right ankle that would prevent him from walking the 18 holes of a round. However, since the PGAChampions Tour allowed him to use a cart, he has been able to be more consistent with his game.

He explained that his ankle needs surgery, but that will have to wait until his final retirement from the circuit. “At the moment, I have been told it is a year to recover from, but I haven’t got a year playing this game.”

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“I am 58 years old. That will have to wait for a few more years. At the moment, we are fortunately able to take a cart. I can get around that way, and it doesn’t seem to be affecting my golf,” indicated the player.

For the first time in his career, Tiger Woods has received an invitation to a major.

The USGA issued a ticket for the 48-year-old golfer who will return to Pinehurst 2 (North Carolina) to a tournament he has not played since 2020 and which he has won three times, the last time in 2008 in that playoff on Monday when he won with a limp and where all his physical problems began to manifest themselves definitively.

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Tiger Woods explained the significance of his infamous Sunday Red outfits as his new clothing line officially launched in the early hours of Wednesday.

Fans have long been anticipating the golf legend’s new clothing line, Sun Day Red, hitting the shops since his split from Nike earlier this year following 27 years with the sportswear giant.

And his faithful followers needn’t wait any longer as the 48-year-old appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York late Tuesday night to promote the launch of the clothing line at midnight.

Meanwhile, hoodies are available for as much as $200, shorts for $130,  full length pants for $165 and hats for $40 to $50.

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On-course accessories are also available for purchase, including gloves and towels – with limited edition ball makers setting fans back $50.

It’s about athletes being first, and designing something for the athlete, so that we can perform at a higher level,’ Woods told the TV host when asked about his design process behind the line.

The name, Sun Day Red, is inspired by Woods’ infamous outfits he sports on the final day of tournaments.

The 15-time major winner has always worn red on Sundays, providing many memorable looks for his multiple victories and he revealed his mom, Kultida, is to thank.

‘The red story is actually a good one,’ he added. ‘It comes from my mom. My mom thought me being a Capricorn it my power color or some B.S. like that.

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‘I ended up wearing red, and I won some junior golf tournaments, and then to spite her I wore blue and then I did not win those tournaments. Mom is always right.’

Woods joined forces with TaylorMade, first announcing an expanded partnership with the new golf attire and accessory line back in February.

Woods has modeled his Sun Day Red line over the past couple of months, debuting at his long-awaited return to the PGA Tour at the Genesis Invitational back in February.

The golf icon teed it up in his new brand at Riviera Country Club for his first competitive tournament of 2024.

He wore a black sweater with the brand’s logo, a tiger emblem, stitched underneath the collar in white with a matching cap.

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The tiger logo is made up of 15 stripes – one for every major he’s won – while the brand’s name is inspired by Woods’ color of choice for every final round he plays.

He also wore his own merchandise at The Masters this year, including a red polo for Sunday’s final round.  However, ironically, Sun Day Red launched with no red polos in its range on the website.