Tiger Woods welcomes Brooks Koepka back to PGA Tour, gives health update
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Tiger Woods welcomes Brooks Koepka back to PGA Tour, gives health update
Steve Gardner, USA TODAYJanuary 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour, and Tiger Woods, for one, is ecstatic.
"It's incredible for all the fans," Woods told ESPN on Tuesday night before his TGL match.
Just 24 hours earlier, the PGA Tour announced Jan. 12 that Koepka, who left LIV Golf last month, would be allowed back under a one-time Returning Member Program extended to former major champions from the past four years.
"The fan initiative program that we did last year, what they wanted, they want to see the best play against the best," Woods, a member of the Tour's policy board, said. "And for Brooks to want to come back, a year early, and he was able to do that."
Tiger Woods walks with Brooks Koepka toward the 13th green at the 2020 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
Kopeka, a five-time major champion and winner of the 2023 PGA Championship, is scheduled to make his official return at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego at the end of this month.
Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Smith and Jon Rahm are also eligible to come back to the PGA Tour, but all three have declined the invitations, which must be accepted by Feb. 2.
Tiger Woods turns 50 today, Dec. 30, 2025. That's a milestone in and of itself for a man who has set many of those during his career as a professional golfer. 29 years of professional golf, 683 weeks as the world's No. 1 golfer, 82 PGA Tour wins, 15 major championships, and a partridge in a pear tree. Though Woods has somewhat stepped away from the PGA Tour in recent years, focusing on his businesses as well as Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) as they prepare for their second season, Woods' career still leaves people in awe the more they learn. Woods' dominance on the links cannot be understated. So, as the man of the hour hits five decades, let's take a look back at the ten best moments of his career. Keep in mind, this is a subjective list.
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Tiger Woods turns 50 today, Dec. 30, 2025. That's a milestone in and of itself for a man who has set many of those during his career as a professional golfer. 29 years of professional golf, 683 weeks as the world's No. 1 golfer, 82 PGA Tour wins, 15 major championships, and a partridge in a pear tree. Though Woods has somewhat stepped away from the PGA Tour in recent years, focusing on his businesses as well as Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) as they prepare for their second season, Woods' career still leaves people in awe the more they learn. Woods' dominance on the links cannot be understated. So, as the man of the hour hits five decades, let's take a look back at the ten best moments of his career. Keep in mind, this is a subjective list.
">Tiger Woods turns 50 today, Dec. 30, 2025. That's a milestone in and of itself for a man who has set many of those during his career as a professional golfer. 29 years of professional golf, 683 weeks as the world's No. 1 golfer, 82 PGA Tour wins, 15 major championships, and a partridge in a pear tree. Though Woods has somewhat stepped away from the PGA Tour in recent years, focusing on his businesses as well as Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) as they prepare for their second season, Woods' career still leaves people in awe the more they learn. Woods' dominance on the links cannot be understated. So, as the man of the hour hits five decades, let's take a look back at the ten best moments of his career. Keep in mind, this is a subjective list.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LeyFiuPyJ6lQLek1CuoXnQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c06914f600af1c836e1ccb9bb0546c20 class=caas-img>10. "Better than Most" 2001 Players Championship Ask any golfer and they can tell you the exact putt that the words "Better than Most" come from. The iconic putt was great in and of itself, but it was made legendary by analyst Gary Koch's commentary, repeating "Better than Most" over and over with increasing enthusiasm as it got closer and closer to the hole.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>10. "Better than Most" 2001 Players Championship Ask any golfer and they can tell you the exact putt that the words "Better than Most" come from. The iconic putt was great in and of itself, but it was made legendary by analyst Gary Koch's commentary, repeating "Better than Most" over and over with increasing enthusiasm as it got closer and closer to the hole.
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10. "Better than Most" 2001 Players Championship Ask any golfer and they can tell you the exact putt that the words "Better than Most" come from. The iconic putt was great in and of itself, but it was made legendary by analyst Gary Koch's commentary, repeating "Better than Most" over and over with increasing enthusiasm as it got closer and closer to the hole.
">10. "Better than Most" 2001 Players Championship Ask any golfer and they can tell you the exact putt that the words "Better than Most" come from. The iconic putt was great in and of itself, but it was made legendary by analyst Gary Koch's commentary, repeating "Better than Most" over and over with increasing enthusiasm as it got closer and closer to the hole.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZAqpYflFb_FHvs36cZgCEg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODc2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/494db8341ac3b43fb85549f26f8913f7 class=caas-img>9. 2000 U.S. Open Woods' dominance is well-documented, but it wasn't always. The 2000 U.S. Open was one of the first tournaments where fans started to realize just how much damage Woods could do. After leading by just one shot after the first round, Woods then kicked his game to another gear, leading by six after 36, ten after 54, and 15 when all was said and done. Woods was the only player in the entire tournament to finish under par. He finished at 12-under.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>9. 2000 U.S. Open Woods' dominance is well-documented, but it wasn't always. The 2000 U.S. Open was one of the first tournaments where fans started to realize just how much damage Woods could do. After leading by just one shot after the first round, Woods then kicked his game to another gear, leading by six after 36, ten after 54, and 15 when all was said and done. Woods was the only player in the entire tournament to finish under par. He finished at 12-under.
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9. 2000 U.S. Open Woods' dominance is well-documented, but it wasn't always. The 2000 U.S. Open was one of the first tournaments where fans started to realize just how much damage Woods could do. After leading by just one shot after the first round, Woods then kicked his game to another gear, leading by six after 36, ten after 54, and 15 when all was said and done. Woods was the only player in the entire tournament to finish under par. He finished at 12-under.
">9. 2000 U.S. Open Woods' dominance is well-documented, but it wasn't always. The 2000 U.S. Open was one of the first tournaments where fans started to realize just how much damage Woods could do. After leading by just one shot after the first round, Woods then kicked his game to another gear, leading by six after 36, ten after 54, and 15 when all was said and done. Woods was the only player in the entire tournament to finish under par. He finished at 12-under.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3sKmuiTxW.GXlCtSaysfuA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzc0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2208b2eb336a72aa9c2c7d4a5a9ba1b6 class=caas-img>8. Woods aces the 16th at 1997 Phoenix Open Often referred to as the "loudest hole in golf", the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale is known for producing legendary moments. Of course, Woods had to add himself to that mix. Woods' ace in 1997 sent the crowd into an absolute frenzy, the kind of eruption that would make Shooter McGavin lose his mind.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>8. Woods aces the 16th at 1997 Phoenix Open Often referred to as the "loudest hole in golf", the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale is known for producing legendary moments. Of course, Woods had to add himself to that mix. Woods' ace in 1997 sent the crowd into an absolute frenzy, the kind of eruption that would make Shooter McGavin lose his mind.
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8. Woods aces the 16th at 1997 Phoenix Open Often referred to as the "loudest hole in golf", the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale is known for producing legendary moments. Of course, Woods had to add himself to that mix. Woods' ace in 1997 sent the crowd into an absolute frenzy, the kind of eruption that would make Shooter McGavin lose his mind.
">8. Woods aces the 16th at 1997 Phoenix Open Often referred to as the "loudest hole in golf", the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale is known for producing legendary moments. Of course, Woods had to add himself to that mix. Woods' ace in 1997 sent the crowd into an absolute frenzy, the kind of eruption that would make Shooter McGavin lose his mind.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TdxXFKTaXzdRIkb6OLlSiw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mzc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c02e9216287ee2405a9d89f1215a926e class=caas-img>7. Just short? 2005 Masters This is arguably the shot that Woods is most known for. Any golf fan can close their eyes and see the ball stop at the lip of the cup, flashing that iconic Nike logo, and leaving the crowd disappointed just moments before it takes one final turn into the cup and sending everyone into hysterics. The fact it happened at Augusta just added to the legend.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>7. Just short? 2005 Masters This is arguably the shot that Woods is most known for. Any golf fan can close their eyes and see the ball stop at the lip of the cup, flashing that iconic Nike logo, and leaving the crowd disappointed just moments before it takes one final turn into the cup and sending everyone into hysterics. The fact it happened at Augusta just added to the legend.
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7. Just short? 2005 Masters This is arguably the shot that Woods is most known for. Any golf fan can close their eyes and see the ball stop at the lip of the cup, flashing that iconic Nike logo, and leaving the crowd disappointed just moments before it takes one final turn into the cup and sending everyone into hysterics. The fact it happened at Augusta just added to the legend.
">7. Just short? 2005 Masters This is arguably the shot that Woods is most known for. Any golf fan can close their eyes and see the ball stop at the lip of the cup, flashing that iconic Nike logo, and leaving the crowd disappointed just moments before it takes one final turn into the cup and sending everyone into hysterics. The fact it happened at Augusta just added to the legend.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.F1AX8_IRztFWyk3sZMkdQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTg0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0220ccea5daef25103f8b63798080fe8 class=caas-img>6. 2022 Masters Woods did not win this tournament, but Woods' career isn't all about the wins, it's also about the resilience, the ability to get back up when you get knocked down. Woods was involved in a pretty serious car crash just 14 months prior to this tournament. Somehow though, Woods still managed to make the cut at the Masters, extending his streak of consecutive Masters cuts made to 22, tying him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest such streaks in history.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>6. 2022 Masters Woods did not win this tournament, but Woods' career isn't all about the wins, it's also about the resilience, the ability to get back up when you get knocked down. Woods was involved in a pretty serious car crash just 14 months prior to this tournament. Somehow though, Woods still managed to make the cut at the Masters, extending his streak of consecutive Masters cuts made to 22, tying him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest such streaks in history.
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6. 2022 Masters Woods did not win this tournament, but Woods' career isn't all about the wins, it's also about the resilience, the ability to get back up when you get knocked down. Woods was involved in a pretty serious car crash just 14 months prior to this tournament. Somehow though, Woods still managed to make the cut at the Masters, extending his streak of consecutive Masters cuts made to 22, tying him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest such streaks in history.
">6. 2022 Masters Woods did not win this tournament, but Woods' career isn't all about the wins, it's also about the resilience, the ability to get back up when you get knocked down. Woods was involved in a pretty serious car crash just 14 months prior to this tournament. Somehow though, Woods still managed to make the cut at the Masters, extending his streak of consecutive Masters cuts made to 22, tying him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest such streaks in history.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/usVVDACC3eivsRJcB6ox2w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7f15fbf742e361333dbae81c5c7c3fe1 class=caas-img>5. "Hello, world" 1996 Fresh off winning the U.S. Amateur for the third time in his young career, the golfing world was waiting in anticipation wondering if Woods would remain an amateur. However, it was clear that there was something in the works. After all, Woods' dad, Earl, had secured a five-year, $40 million deal with Nike, which in all likelihood, wasn't a spur of the moment deal. Woods' iconic "I guess, hello world" marked the beginning of what would become the most iconic professional career in golf history.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>5. "Hello, world" 1996 Fresh off winning the U.S. Amateur for the third time in his young career, the golfing world was waiting in anticipation wondering if Woods would remain an amateur. However, it was clear that there was something in the works. After all, Woods' dad, Earl, had secured a five-year, $40 million deal with Nike, which in all likelihood, wasn't a spur of the moment deal. Woods' iconic "I guess, hello world" marked the beginning of what would become the most iconic professional career in golf history.
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5. "Hello, world" 1996 Fresh off winning the U.S. Amateur for the third time in his young career, the golfing world was waiting in anticipation wondering if Woods would remain an amateur. However, it was clear that there was something in the works. After all, Woods' dad, Earl, had secured a five-year, $40 million deal with Nike, which in all likelihood, wasn't a spur of the moment deal. Woods' iconic "I guess, hello world" marked the beginning of what would become the most iconic professional career in golf history.
">5. "Hello, world" 1996 Fresh off winning the U.S. Amateur for the third time in his young career, the golfing world was waiting in anticipation wondering if Woods would remain an amateur. However, it was clear that there was something in the works. After all, Woods' dad, Earl, had secured a five-year, $40 million deal with Nike, which in all likelihood, wasn't a spur of the moment deal. Woods' iconic "I guess, hello world" marked the beginning of what would become the most iconic professional career in golf history.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oS9dMGfH66epvEVShjhK.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ac28e6a19e89e0b0c340562bddac4501 class=caas-img>4. The "Tiger Slam" 2000-2001 Not many golfers can say they've won a career Grand Slam. Tiger Woods won all four tournaments in a year. Though some skeptics will say that it doesn't count since they didn't all happen in the same year, those people don't have friends, so who cares what they have to say. Woods won all four major tournaments in a row, making him the defending champ at each of the biggest events in golf. That's like being an undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing, but probably a thousand times less likely. It's very likely that we never see another golfer win all four majors in a row. That's how insane this feat truly was.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>4. The "Tiger Slam" 2000-2001 Not many golfers can say they've won a career Grand Slam. Tiger Woods won all four tournaments in a year. Though some skeptics will say that it doesn't count since they didn't all happen in the same year, those people don't have friends, so who cares what they have to say. Woods won all four major tournaments in a row, making him the defending champ at each of the biggest events in golf. That's like being an undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing, but probably a thousand times less likely. It's very likely that we never see another golfer win all four majors in a row. That's how insane this feat truly was.
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4. The "Tiger Slam" 2000-2001 Not many golfers can say they've won a career Grand Slam. Tiger Woods won all four tournaments in a year. Though some skeptics will say that it doesn't count since they didn't all happen in the same year, those people don't have friends, so who cares what they have to say. Woods won all four major tournaments in a row, making him the defending champ at each of the biggest events in golf. That's like being an undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing, but probably a thousand times less likely. It's very likely that we never see another golfer win all four majors in a row. That's how insane this feat truly was.
">4. The "Tiger Slam" 2000-2001 Not many golfers can say they've won a career Grand Slam. Tiger Woods won all four tournaments in a year. Though some skeptics will say that it doesn't count since they didn't all happen in the same year, those people don't have friends, so who cares what they have to say. Woods won all four major tournaments in a row, making him the defending champ at each of the biggest events in golf. That's like being an undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing, but probably a thousand times less likely. It's very likely that we never see another golfer win all four majors in a row. That's how insane this feat truly was.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cyZM0CEE9IE3SjjIS1rArA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/02f5e59391c4e98537bce5a50df59d5d class=caas-img>3. 2006 Open Championship Though this wasn't the first or even the second time Woods would win the Open Championship, Woods' victory in 2006 was iconic because of what Woods was dealing with at the time. Woods lost his father, Earl, earlier that year. You can see the emotion on Woods' face after the winning putt as he shares an embrace with his caddie.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>3. 2006 Open Championship Though this wasn't the first or even the second time Woods would win the Open Championship, Woods' victory in 2006 was iconic because of what Woods was dealing with at the time. Woods lost his father, Earl, earlier that year. You can see the emotion on Woods' face after the winning putt as he shares an embrace with his caddie.
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3. 2006 Open Championship Though this wasn't the first or even the second time Woods would win the Open Championship, Woods' victory in 2006 was iconic because of what Woods was dealing with at the time. Woods lost his father, Earl, earlier that year. You can see the emotion on Woods' face after the winning putt as he shares an embrace with his caddie.
">3. 2006 Open Championship Though this wasn't the first or even the second time Woods would win the Open Championship, Woods' victory in 2006 was iconic because of what Woods was dealing with at the time. Woods lost his father, Earl, earlier that year. You can see the emotion on Woods' face after the winning putt as he shares an embrace with his caddie.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hkXUvc.UWvW5atdg0e_xog--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f461e4770852b2b4d3fab777277f591a class=caas-img>2. 1997 Masters Woods was under a lot of pressure prior to this tournament. He was the young up-and-comer that would bring in a new era of golf. But he'd never won a major, he'd yet to make a major impact on the sport. Then the 1997 Masters happened. He won by 12 strokes, and set a then-record four-round score of 270 (-18). Even more iconic was Woods' resilience in the tournament. Through nine holes, Woods carded a 4-over and was struggling immensely. He then shot four birdies and an eagle on the back nine, finishing the first round at 2-under. That was just a taste of all that was to come.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2. 1997 Masters Woods was under a lot of pressure prior to this tournament. He was the young up-and-comer that would bring in a new era of golf. But he'd never won a major, he'd yet to make a major impact on the sport. Then the 1997 Masters happened. He won by 12 strokes, and set a then-record four-round score of 270 (-18). Even more iconic was Woods' resilience in the tournament. Through nine holes, Woods carded a 4-over and was struggling immensely. He then shot four birdies and an eagle on the back nine, finishing the first round at 2-under. That was just a taste of all that was to come.
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2. 1997 Masters Woods was under a lot of pressure prior to this tournament. He was the young up-and-comer that would bring in a new era of golf. But he'd never won a major, he'd yet to make a major impact on the sport. Then the 1997 Masters happened. He won by 12 strokes, and set a then-record four-round score of 270 (-18). Even more iconic was Woods' resilience in the tournament. Through nine holes, Woods carded a 4-over and was struggling immensely. He then shot four birdies and an eagle on the back nine, finishing the first round at 2-under. That was just a taste of all that was to come.
">2. 1997 Masters Woods was under a lot of pressure prior to this tournament. He was the young up-and-comer that would bring in a new era of golf. But he'd never won a major, he'd yet to make a major impact on the sport. Then the 1997 Masters happened. He won by 12 strokes, and set a then-record four-round score of 270 (-18). Even more iconic was Woods' resilience in the tournament. Through nine holes, Woods carded a 4-over and was struggling immensely. He then shot four birdies and an eagle on the back nine, finishing the first round at 2-under. That was just a taste of all that was to come.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/s9Y2r5hWw00V8LtTAmMtCQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xMDIw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a6491931311e64e2aa9d8be805c685dc class=caas-img>1. 2019 Masters By 2019, Woods was well past his prime. He wasn't the same dominant force that shook the Earth when he walked by. Woods hadn't won a major in over a decade. Fans had written him off, but Woods wasn't done. It was a flash from the past that had fans giddy with enjoyment. He didn't dominate like fans were accustomed to years prior, but he managed the win anyway. The best part was definitely him embracing his children behind the 18th green, the same place he hugged his parents after his win in 1997. It was really a full circle moment and an exclamation point on one of the greatest careers ever.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>1. 2019 Masters By 2019, Woods was well past his prime. He wasn't the same dominant force that shook the Earth when he walked by. Woods hadn't won a major in over a decade. Fans had written him off, but Woods wasn't done. It was a flash from the past that had fans giddy with enjoyment. He didn't dominate like fans were accustomed to years prior, but he managed the win anyway. The best part was definitely him embracing his children behind the 18th green, the same place he hugged his parents after his win in 1997. It was really a full circle moment and an exclamation point on one of the greatest careers ever.
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1. 2019 Masters By 2019, Woods was well past his prime. He wasn't the same dominant force that shook the Earth when he walked by. Woods hadn't won a major in over a decade. Fans had written him off, but Woods wasn't done. It was a flash from the past that had fans giddy with enjoyment. He didn't dominate like fans were accustomed to years prior, but he managed the win anyway. The best part was definitely him embracing his children behind the 18th green, the same place he hugged his parents after his win in 1997. It was really a full circle moment and an exclamation point on one of the greatest careers ever.
">1. 2019 Masters By 2019, Woods was well past his prime. He wasn't the same dominant force that shook the Earth when he walked by. Woods hadn't won a major in over a decade. Fans had written him off, but Woods wasn't done. It was a flash from the past that had fans giddy with enjoyment. He didn't dominate like fans were accustomed to years prior, but he managed the win anyway. The best part was definitely him embracing his children behind the 18th green, the same place he hugged his parents after his win in 1997. It was really a full circle moment and an exclamation point on one of the greatest careers ever.
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1 / 11See Tiger Woods' top 10 best moments as he turns 50
Tiger Woods turns 50 today, Dec. 30, 2025. That's a milestone in and of itself for a man who has set many of those during his career as a professional golfer. 29 years of professional golf, 683 weeks as the world's No. 1 golfer, 82 PGA Tour wins, 15 major championships, and a partridge in a pear tree. Though Woods has somewhat stepped away from the PGA Tour in recent years, focusing on his businesses as well as Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) as they prepare for their second season, Woods' career still leaves people in awe the more they learn. Woods' dominance on the links cannot be understated. So, as the man of the hour hits five decades, let's take a look back at the ten best moments of his career. Keep in mind, this is a subjective list.
In the interview with ESPN, Woods also discussed his own return to playing on the PGA Tour following back surgery last October to replace a herniated disk. He said his doctors have just cleared him to hit short- and mid-irons.
"Whenever that time comes when I start hitting drivers and I start playing at home and start doing all the different things, I will have been away from the game for a year and a half," he said.
"So I will be very rusty. And so there's a lot that goes into it, so my prep is going to have to be a little bit different from my other procedures I've had in the past. I've had to stay a lot more patient with myself. I get sore faster, I guess because I'm 50. And that happens."
Woods hasn't played in a PGA Tour event since the 2024 British Open.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tiger Woods calls Brooks Koepka's return to PGA Tour 'incredible'
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