Golf superstar Tiger Woods has fans buzzing after hinting at a potential return to competitive play at this year’s Masters tournament during a Saturday television appearance.
The legendary golfer, who has claimed five Masters victories and 15 major championships throughout his career, created excitement during his guest commentary stint with Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman in the CBS broadcast booth. Woods was providing analysis during the third round of the Genesis Invitational, an event he hosts at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.
The 50-year-old athlete hasn’t played competitively since the 2024 Open Championship, after which he underwent disc replacement surgery in October. He also had surgical treatment for a torn Achilles tendon last March.
During the broadcast, Nantz mentioned that world-ranked golfer Rory McIlroy would be defending his Augusta National title and that top-ranked Scottie Scheffler would also be participating. Nantz then posed the question to Woods: “Anybody else you know who might be playing this year?”
“I know I’ll be there,” Woods responded with a grin. “We’re going to open up The Patch (a local municipal golf course), and Trev and I are going to be part of a great (champions) dinner.”
After Nantz clarified he wasn’t specifically referring to Woods, the golf champion continued his playful exchange.
Immelman then posed a straightforward question to Woods.
“Is there a possibility that you can get out there?” Immelman inquired.
“There is,” Woods confirmed.
When Nantz followed up by asking whether Woods planned to participate in any tournaments prior to the Masters, Woods replied with uncertainty.
“I don’t know,” Woods stated.
Throughout his illustrious career, Woods has secured 82 PGA Tour victories, including Masters wins in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2019.
