Although he hasn’t confirmed his participation, Tiger could possibly compete in the Augusta National next month in April.

The PGA Tour has reported that Golf Hall of Famer Tiger Woods has been listed as active for the current Masters Tournament field list. This listing points to Tiger possibly competing in the Augusta National which starts next month on April 11 with pre-tournament dates of April 8-10.

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Tiger hasn’t made a tour start since The Genesis Invitational but there is speculation he will be playing at the Augusta National since his name is on the Masters Tournament list, although he has not confirmed his participation.

Tiger Woods‘s return to the Masters has stirred both excitement and skepticism among golf fans. Despite his legendary status in the sport, concerns linger about his ability to endure the physical demands of Augusta National.

Woods’s recent struggles with injuries, including a near-fatal accident in 2021, have raised doubts about his capacity to compete at the highest level of professional golf.

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Although Woods has made efforts to return to the game, his appearances have been marred by withdrawals due to health issues. Fans express uncertainty about his participation in the Masters, with some suggesting that he may not complete the tournament.

“Please he can’t play full round and everyone knows it except him,” a fan wrote. “Tiger let someone have your spot that stands a chance of actually competing and finishing all 4 days.”

Another added: “He said he was going to play one event per month this year. All he’s done is WD from the Genesis. I’m not convinced we’ll see much more of Tiger making cuts at majors I’m afraid.”

Withdrew due to ankle issue last season

After competing in the Masters last year, Woods had to withdraw due to ankle pain and subsequently underwent plantar fasciitis surgery.

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This surgery led to an eight-month absence from the professional golfing world. Upon his return, Woods participated in the 2023 PNC Championship and the Hero World Challenge. He then committed to playing in one tournament every month but was unable to fulfill this promise.

Criticism has also been directed at organizers for including Woods in the field, at the expense of younger, more competitive players.

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Amidst the skepticism, there remains a glimmer of hope for Woods to defy the odds, as he did in his triumphant 2019 Masters victory. The golfing world eagerly awaits to see if Woods can once again overcome adversity and reclaim glory at Augusta.

Two-time Players Championship winner Tiger Woods will not be competing at TPC Sawgrass this year after opting out of the event; Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is among those missing his presence; watch the 2024 Players Championship on Sky Sports Golf

It is Sunday, November 15, 2020. Scottie Scheffler is on the par-three 12th hole of Augusta National in the final round of the pandemic-delayed Masters and is watching playing partner and defending champion Tiger Woods shoot a 10 after firing three balls into the water of Rae’s Creek.

It will go down as the worst single-hole score of the 15-time major winner’s professional career, but what sticks out most for Scheffler is not so much that aberration, but the fact Woods shook it off and went on to birdie five of the six remaining holes.

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Three-and-a-half years down the line, Scheffler is saddened he will not have an opportunity to defend his Players Championship title in a field containing the 48-year-old, who opted against teeing up at TPC Sawgrass this week, but is still in awe of what he saw during that round at Augusta.

“He’s just so much different, I think, than the rest of us,” Scheffler said of Woods. “Like, he’s won so many golf tournaments, and he makes a 10 on No 12 at Augusta, and he birdies five of the last six holes, and it’s Sunday.

“I mean, it’s completely meaningless to him; like, at that stage in his career, what’s the point? And for him just to step up there and completely turn it around – and I kid you not, he hit still to this day, three of the best iron shots I’ve ever seen hit coming into those last few holes, and it was just unbelievable to watch.

“As far as I’m concerned, and in my lifetime, Tiger’s really been the guy that’s dominated basically since 1997 up until about 2020, whenever he really got hurt. I don’t know if we’ll ever see anything like that again in the game of golf.”

Those moments from playing a round with one of golf’s all-time greats are not just what Scheffler has taken from Woods though. The world No 1 also learnt from his approach of playing every shot, whether it is his first or last of a tournament, like it is the most important of his career.

Xander Schauffele has been able to marvel at some of Woods’ triumphs since graduating to the PGA Tour eight years ago, notably his last Masters win in 2019 and his Tour Championship victory the year before.

They are moments the reigning Olympic golf champion treasurers and he is in no doubt the wider golfing fraternity should too, and Schauffele knows how much of a draw Woods is even though his prowess is somewhat diminished since his 2021 car accident.

“To see him win the Masters, to see him win at East Lake, I find myself very fortunate,” Schauffele said.

“I think all the golf fans should as well, and if there’s anyone that’s going to talk about putting their head in the sand and find some way to win another golf tournament, I would imagine it’s going to be him.

“So being his competitor, I pull for him pretty hard, and he’s kind of the heartbeat of golf, in my opinion, and any time he tees it up it’s a spectacle.”

Woods has not appeared at The Players since tying for 30th in 2019 and his five-year exemption for the tournament earned through his last Masters win is due to expire this year.

Whether some new exemption might be granted as a past champion at TPC Sawgrass remains to be seen, although PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan feels Woods would be the last person to push for that to happen.

“I think you all know Tiger well enough to know that he wants to earn his way into every competition,” Monahan said. “That’s his makeup.

Golfing legend Tiger Woods is widely expected to be part of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week, which would be part of the natural progression of the plan he has for his complete return. This plan consisted on playing one tournament per month, which includes major championships. But last month, Tiger was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera citing what he called the flu as the reason for not participating. Woods was driven off the course in the middle of his second round. Nine days ago, Tiger seemed okay to play the annual Seminole pro-member tournament and was striking the bal remarkably well.

Tiger officially misses the Players Championship

But as the deadline to announce his participation to the Players Championship came, Tiger Woods‘ name was missing from the confirmed players’ list. Nobody has heard a thing from him to why he is not playing. On the other hand, Tiger doesn’t need to explain himself to why he isn’t playing this one. The people are curious to know the reason this happened, especially because Woods normally doesn’t head into the Augusta National Masters having only played a round and a half of one golf tournament this year. The last time Tiger Woods played the Players Championship was back in 2019, just before winning the historic Masters Championship in April that same year.

No. 1 in the world Scottie Scheffler echoes every other golf star’s sentiments for not having Tiger in this tournament. Saying: “I wish I had a crystal ball and I could tell you how many of those [tournaments] we had left. He’s definitely the best player I’ve ever seen, and I think he’s the best player we’ve ever had. Anytime you can stand up there and walk alongside him and compete in the same golf tournament as him is really special. I’ve had the pleasure of playing with him at the Masters a couple years ago. It was the day he made the 10. He’s just so much different than the rest of us.

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“He’s won so many golf tournaments, and he makes a 10 on No. 12 at Augusta, and he birdies five of the last six holes, and it’s Sunday. I mean, it’s completely meaningless to him; like at that stage in his career, what’s the point? And for him just to step up there and completely turn it around … I kid you not, he hit still to this day, three of the best iron shots I’ve ever seen hit coming into those last few holes, and it was just unbelievable to watch. Anytime that we can get him out here competing and playing, I think it’s really special for all of us.”

The illustrious American golfer, Tiger Woods, will not partake in the Players Championship tournament.

The PGA Tour has unveiled a roster of 144 golfers slated to compete in the tournament, yet Tiger Woods’ name is notably absent. This premier PGA event is set to unfold this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Woods last graced the Players Championship in 2019, claiming victory in 2013.

The Players Championship boasts the largest purse in all golf tournaments, standing at a staggering $25 million. Typically, it attracts the top 50 players in the world rankings. However, unlike major championships, it falls under the auspices of the PGA Tour and is not an official event in other tours.

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As of 2023, the winner receives $4.5 million, representing 18% of the largest prize pool in golf. Additionally, they garner 80 points towards their world ranking, second only to majors where winners earn 100 points. By comparison, winners of other prominent tournaments receive between 65 and 70 points.

The legendary American golfer, Tiger Woods, has assumed a position on the board of directors at PGA Tour Enterprises. Woods has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the newly formed PGA Tour Enterprises company. It’s reported that their focus will be on fan engagement and growth, as well as the development of new media, sponsorships, and commercial opportunities.