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Tiger Woods Fans Say the Same Thing as Bryson DeChambeau Drops 7-Word Riddle Amid Golf Legend’s Spoiled Comeback

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Okay, so let’s be real—when someone from the golf community says ‘the greatest of all time’, what’s the first name that pops into your head? If not first, we are sure Tiger Woods is at least the second name that pops up. Love him or not, Woods isn’t just a name in golf; he’s ‘the’ name, the one who’s redefined what it means to dominate the sport.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen him swinging a club. But has Woods’s absence dulled the loyalty of his fans? Not one bit. They’re as eager as ever to catch a glimpse or hear from him. And to their excitement, Woods might just appear on Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube series, Break 50.  Hey, it is still a ‘Probably’ thing.

Bryson DeChambeau’s Break 50’s season 1 ended on a high note with him calling Phil Mickelson to the show. The series is now returning and the 2x US Open winner posted a hint who his guest might be. He didn’t mention Woods’s name directly but he mentioned a 7-word description, “the greatest to ever play the game.”

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The 15x major winner is recovering from the sixth back surgery that he got in September. Many hoped he’d make his return at the Hero World Challenge from December 5–8, a tournament he usually plays and has been his stage of comeback. But, unfortunately, Woods confirmed he won’t be competing this year. He took to social media to express his disappointment, saying he won’t be able to participate but will still enjoy hosting the prestigious event.

The 15x major winner is recovering from the sixth back surgery that he got in September. Many hoped he’d make his return at the Hero World Challenge from December 5–8, a tournament he usually plays and has been his stage of comeback. But, unfortunately, Woods confirmed he won’t be competing this year. He took to social media to express his disappointment, saying he won’t be able to participate but will still enjoy hosting the prestigious event.

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Dechambeau‘s tweet indeed came as a hope for many, who are looking forward to any glimpse of Woods. As soon as the tweet dropped, fans flooded the comment section with their assumptions. One fan confidently wrote, “Obv Tiger.” Another chimed in with excitement: “The Big Cat.” And one couldn’t contain their enthusiasm, pleading, “Tiger? Tiger! Please be TW. Please!” Having his last appearance on the greens in July at The Open, fans are now longing for his return. DeChambeau’s video or the PNC Championship are their only hopes for the remaining 2024. In 2025, the world will him playing in TGL.

Some fans were still unsure, with one guessing, “It’s MJ or Tiger. I lean towards Tiger.” Another was even more certain: “If it ain’t Tiger, then it’s just a clickbait title.” You say GOAT in golf, people hear Woods. After all, being the one with 82 Tour titles, 15 major wins, and only billionaire golfer does not come to those who are ordinary.

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Angry at PGA Tour’s Inaction, Major Champ Makes Feelings Clear on Tiger Woods’s ‘Slow-Play’ Rules With 6-Word Verdict

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“We’ve been fighting that [slow play] for, God, ever since I grew up watching the game,” said an exasperated Tiger Woods in 2019. Not the first time, the 15-time major champion was vocal about the pace of play. In 2012, Woods suggested strict penalties – not in dough but in strokes – to curb slow play. “Strokes [are] money,” said the former world no.1.

As a player, he couldn’t steamroll that decision over the entire cohort of PGA Tour pros. But now that the 48-year-old has his own league, TGL, Woods and his buddy, Rory McIlroy were quick to walk the talk.

Entered shot clock.  You get 40 seconds to hit a shot. Miss it and you get docked one stroke.

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Severe, you say? Well, vociferous slow-play critic, Matt Fitzpatrick is on board as are his teammates. The former US Open champ is part of TGL’s New York Golf Club. In a promotional event, former NFL quarterback, avid golfer, and New York Golf Club’s investor, Eli Manning asked, “What about [the] shot clock? Is that scary or exciting?”

“I think that’s good for us,” the British International said after looking at his teammates.  Now, the Englishman follows a meticulous note-taking routine himself. His yardage book is filled with scribbling about the grains and greens. But Fitzpatrick is one of the fastest players on the Tour, regardless.

New York Golf Club’s roster includes Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, and Cameron Young. Appearing as gusts in the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (Fallon is another investor in the TGL franchise), Fitzpatrick & Co. emphasized shot clock won’t cause any headaches for them.

Matt Fitzpatrick’s support for the shot clock wasn’t really surprising. The 2023 RBC Heritage champion has never pulled the punches when it came to slow play. Even recently, the 30-year-old tweeted in support of Lucas Glover who lambasted the PGA Tour’s recent changes.

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Matt Fitzpatrick lamented the PGA Tour’s lack of sincerity in curbing slow play

The PGA Tour Policy Board has approved the controversial changes to overhaul the structure of the Tour in 2026. The 156-player field will now be reduced to 144, 132, and in some cases 120. The rationale was that reducing field size would allow events to be wrapped up in time instead of spilling over to the next day.

2009 US Open champion, Lucas Glover Frankley called it ‘terrible’. The veteran player told Golfweek, “And then hiding behind [the] pace of play, I think challenges our intelligence. They think we’re stupid.” Fitzpatrick agreed. “He’s so right, pathetic that pace of play is spoken about every year and nothing ever gets done,” the two-time PGA Tour winner tweeted.

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Injury update: Tiger Woods ‘disappointed’ as he’s forced to make U-turn on Open promise

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“DISAPPOINTED” Tiger Woods has been forced into a schedule U-turn as he goes back on his Open promise.

The legendary golfer, 48, has not played competitively since missing the cut at the British Open in July.

At Royal Troon, Woods revealed he was looking forward to playing at December’s Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas.

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However, the 15-time major winner confirmed he will not tee off in Albany next week – although he did not give a reason.

Woods tweeted: “I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge, but always look forward to being tournament host.”

Woods was left off the initial player field list last month.

But he was expected to be given one of the three exemption spots for the unofficial event featuring 20 of the world’s biggest stars.

Now, though, Woods has declared himself out of the playing field and will instead only host the event.

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas, former PGA Championship king Jason Day and 20-year-old rising talent Nick Dunlap received the exemption places for the prestigious tournament from December 5 to 8.

World No1, Olympic gold medalist and defending champion Scottie Scheffler heads the star-studded field.

He is joined by the likes of Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantlay, Bob MacIntyre and Tony Finau.

Woods has played just five tournaments this year, including the Masters where he made the cut for a record 24th time in a row.

He eventually finished 60th at Augusta but missed the cut at the other three majors.

Woods went under the knife for microdecompression surgery to fix nerve impingement on his lower back in September.

And following the op, he was hopeful of a swift return to the course.

Woods said at the time: “The surgery went smoothly, and I’m hopeful this will help alleviate the back spasms and pain I was experiencing throughout most of the 2024 season.

“I look forward to tackling this rehab and preparing myself to get back to normal life activities, including golf.”

Woods could compete in the PNC Championship later in December alongside son Charlie.

But if he is still not ready for that, then the next time golf fans are likely to see him swing a club will be at the delayed launch of his new venture with Rory McIlroy, the TGL.

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Tiger Woods rules himself out of Tournament

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Tiger Woods has delayed his return to competitive golf, revealing he was “disappointed” not to be taking part in next month’s Hero World Challenge – a tournament he hosts.

The 15-time Major champion was anticipated to take one of the three exemption spots in the 20-player event in the Bahamas, which features some of the world’s top golfers. However, Woods has decided against participating.

“I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year, but always look forward to being tournament host,” Woods wrote on X.

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The three exemtpions will be filled by Justin Thomas, Nick Dunlap and Jason Day.

While Woods has not provided a specific reason for opting to skip the tournament, it is widely believed he is still recovering from the microdecompression surgery he underwent on his lumbar spine in September.

The procedure was the latest chapter in Woods’ long history of back issues. His troubles date back more than a decade to the 2014 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, where he withdrew due to back spasms.

That spring, he underwent surgery for a pinched nerve, forcing him to miss the Masters for the first time in his professional career. Over the years, Woods withdrew from numerous events citing back pain and underwent five microdiscectomy surgeries between April 2014 and January 2021.

His physical challenges were compounded by a car accident in February 2021, which caused open fractures in his right leg and severe ankle trauma. To stabilise his leg, doctors inserted a rod, screws and pins.

In 2023, Woods withdrew from the Masters during the third round, citing plantar fasciitis in his right ankle. This led to a subtalar fusion procedure in April, sidelining him for 10 months.

At the Hero World Challenge last December, Woods expressed hope of competing more regularly in 2024, targeting one tournament per month. However, that plan faltered as his body failed to hold up.

He withdrew from the Genesis Invitational in February, his first event of the year, and made only four additional starts – all at Major Championships.

Of those, he missed the cut in three, only making the weekend at the Masters, where he broke the record for most consecutive cuts made at Augusta National with 24.

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Hopes of Tiger Woods Fulfilling Months-Old Promise to Son Charlie Still Alive Despite Deafening Silence

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Tiger Woods was looking forward to participating in the PNC Championship with his son, Charlie, before his back surgery in September 2024.

During the Open in July, Woods expressed his excitement about teaming up with his son in the Father/Son tournament, affectionately referring to it as their “fifth major.” However, his plans were put on hold after he underwent microdiscectomy surgery to relieve nerve impingement in his lower back and alleviate back spasms.

“No, I’m not going to play until then. I’m going to just keep getting physically better and keep working on it. Hopefully just come back for our — what is it, our fifth major, the Father/Son, so looking forward to it”, he had said.  Woods has been focused on his recovery, with an expected timeline of 8-12 weeks. He’s not scheduled to play again until the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on December 5-8, followed by the PNC Championship with Charlie on December 21-22 in Orlando, Florida.

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“It remains unclear if Tiger will play the Hero World Challenge. It’s getting late for the announcement of the 3 promised exemptions. The TaylorMade shoot appears to be this coming week in Florida so he will definitely be involved in that”, read the latest post by TW LEGION. Woods has confirmed that he won’t be playing any tournaments before the Hero World Challenge, instead choosing to prioritize his physical rehabilitation and preparation for his return to competitive golf.

The PNC Championship is still finalizing its list of competitors, and this year’s event has undergone a few notable changes, including a shift in its timing, with the tournament taking place a week later than in previous years, which is likely to create some scheduling conflicts, particularly given its proximity to the TGL dates in January, an event that is expected to feature the legendary Tiger Woods in action, setting the stage for an exciting and potentially complicated golf calendar.

Tiger Woods and his then 14-year-old son Charlie returned to the PNC Championship in 2023, competing in the golf tournament that features major champions and their family members for the fourth time. The father-son duo was spotted on the course at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, on a Friday for a pro-am ahead of the official start of the tournament. Charlie left his dad in awe with an impressive flop shot during warm-ups, prompting Woods to exclaim, “We’re ending on that one right there. That was nasty!”

Woods and Charlie had previously found success in the PNC Championship, finishing as high as second place in 2021, and setting a tournament record with 11 consecutive birdies that year. Charlie had recently won a state championship as a high school student, showcasing his growing skills on the course. Woods, meanwhile, was competing in just his fourth event that year after undergoing ankle surgery in April, marking a significant milestone in his recovery and return to competitive golf.

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PGA Tour fails to listen to Tiger Woods’ LIV Golf wish as rule changes announced

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The PGA Tour has unveiled a series of changes, but not the one that Tiger Woods has been advocating for years.

Since the launch of LIV Golf in 2021, backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the PGA has been in competition with the new tour.

While golfers like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson have jumped ship to sign lucrative deals with the rival group, 48 year old Woods has stayed loyal to the PGA. In an effort to keep up with LIV, the PGA has announced several alterations to their operations, including smaller fields.

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However, the change that Woods and most golfers are clamoring for – the option to play in shorts – is not on the cards. Currently, all PGA players must compete in trousers, even in hot climates like Florida and South Africa.

Unfortunately for Woods and his colleagues, the PGA is not budging on this issue. In a 2018 interview, when asked if he’d prefer to play in shorts, Woods responded: “I would love it. We play in some of the hottest climates on the planet.”

He added, “We usually travel with the sun, and a lot of our events are in the summer, and then on top of that when we have winter months here, a lot of the guys will go down to South Africa and Australia where it’s summer down there.

“A lot of the tournaments are based right around the equator, so we play in some of the hottest places on the planet. It would be nice to wear shorts. Even with my little chicken legs, I still would like to wear shorts.”

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LIV Golf allows players to wear shorts in competition. Koepka has previously spoken out about how much he enjoys playing in shorts saying: “It’s so much nicer”.

Woods and other PGA stars would have been happy to see many of the new amendments to PGA rules and competitions. In October, the PGA Tour Players Advisory Council proposed a wide range of changes to the competitive structure of the tour.

Before revealing what they had changed, a statement from the PGA Tour Policy Board said: “The PGA Tour Policy Board today approved competitive changes supported by the Player Advisory Council (PAC) that will deliver a stronger and more competitive and entertaining PGA Tour to fans, players, tournaments and partner.”

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A PGA Tour Door Still Open for Tiger Woods Amid Uncertain Future With Son Charlie

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When will Tiger Woods come back?

That seems to be the question that is plaguing the minds of many golf fans around the world right now. But that question seemed to have gotten an unfortunate answer of sorts, all thanks to the field that was announced recently by the PNC Championship. Couple that with the 17-man field of the Hero World Challenge that was released back in October, and it’s almost certain that the golfer won’t be teeing up this year anymore. But no worries, the 15-time major champ, still has a chance to make it back to the field for the event in Albany.

The Hero World Challenge is set to kick off on December 5, Thursday, and will go on till December 8, Sunday. There are just two weeks left until the start of the Tiger Woods-hosted tournament. Interestingly, the event has yet to announce the three golfers who will be teeing it up with the rest of the field in the Bahamas. The chances are there that one of those three could be Woods as he staged his comeback for the HWC in the past as well.

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As of now, only a total of 17 golfers have been confirmed for the 20-man event. They include the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantlay, Sahith Theegala, Keegan Bradley, Russell Henley, Robert MacIntyre, Sam Burns, Brian Harman, Sungjae Im, Tony Finau, Tom Kim, Aaron Rai, Billy Horschel, Matthieu Pavon, and Akshay Bhatia. Yes, you counted that right! Three more names are remaining for the number to reach 20!

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Why isn’t Tiger Woods in the field? Well, we can only assume it’s due to the recent microdecompression surgery that he had to undergo back in September. It was done so to relieve the nerve impingement in his lumbar spine. Back then, he had revealed through his X handle that Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi of the Hospital of Special Surgery had performed the surgery to remedy the back pain that had plagued him throughout the season.

“The surgery went smoothly,” divulged Woods back in September. “I’m hopeful this will help alleviate the back spasms and pain I was experiencing throughout most of the 2024 season.” Maybe he hasn’t recovered as much as his fans had expected him to. And that might be why he isn’t yet on the list of teams that are set to tee off at the PNC Championship in December.

The PNC Championship recently released the teams who would be teeing it up at the PGA Tour Champions event in December. Unfortunately, out of the 18 teams that were confirmed, the father-son duo of Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods were not seen anywhere. But there seems to be yet hope for the legendary golfer and his son, for two spots remain in the 2024 edition of the event, which would be confirmed soon enough. The only question is whether the 48-year-old and his son would take the same.

But in the unfortunate of cases, if the golfer fails to make a comeback in both of these events, then the fans will only be able to catch him in TGL. Yes, that’s right. The same tech-infused league created by none other than Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will kick off in January 2025. So Tiger Woods fans, keep your hopes up for the time being!

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PGA Tour legend to debut at PNC Championship, not Tiger Woods

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The PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, FL, is one many golf fans look forward to.

It pits previous majors (or Players Championship) winners and their relatives against one another in a fun, 36-hole scramble for the Willie Park Trophy.

Eighteen of the 20 pairings for the 2024 PNC Championship were released Monday. One of the new teams features a PGA Tour legend and fan favorite, Fred Couples, and his 16-year-old stepson, Hunter Hannemann. Couples has long since been beloved by golf fans around the world, going back to his 1992 win at The Masters.

He also captured the Players Championship twice during his career, in 1984 and 1996.

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One of the other new teams this year will see Trevor Immelman and his 18-year-old son Jacob.

But one glaring omission from the initial field release is Tiger Woods and his son Charlie. The Woods duo has played in each of the last four PNC Championship events, finishing runner-up in 2021. There are still two spots left to be revealed, but it appears unlikely Woods will be there.

Tiger Woods recently underwent another back surgery in September. Woods slogged his way through the Masters to a 60th-place finish. He then missed the cut at the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Open Championship.

The rest of the PNC Championship field will look very familiar to golf fans. Bernhard Langer and his son Jason will be back, looking to defend their title. The rest of the players are as follows:

  • Stewart Cink and Connor Cink
  • John Daly and John Daly II
  • David Duval and Brady Duval
  • Nick Faldo and Matthew Faldo
  • Nelly Korda and Petr Korda
  • Matt Kuchar and Carson Kuchar
  • Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer
  • Tom Lehman and Sean Lehman
  • Justin Leonard and Luke Leonard
  • Mark O’Meara and Sean O’Meara
  • Gary Player and Alexander Hall
  • Nick Price and Greg Price
  • Vijay Singh and Qass Singh
  • Annika Sorenstam and Will McGee
  • Steve Stricker and Izzi Stricker
  • Lee Trevino and Sean Trevino
  • TBD
  • TBD

The tournament is slated for December 19th through the 22nd.

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Concerns Mount Over Tiger Woods & Son Charlie’s Absence As the Duo’s Comeback Window Narrows

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“To have both my kids out there the last two days has been so special.” – said an ecstatic Tiger Woods back in 2023.

He was referring to the family week that he and his two children, Charlie and Sam, enjoyed at the PNC Championship. But that was back in 2023. What about 2024? Unfortunately, the father-son Woods duo hasn’t yet confirmed their entry in the PGA Tour Champions event. And the fans are worried about the same!

The list of confirmed teams was released by the upcoming tournament. They did so while revealing how 18 teams committed to the event as of November 18, 2024, with just two spots remaining. Interestingly enough, the name of the Woods duo wasn’t seen anywhere on the list of confirmed teams.

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This didn’t sit well with many of the fans as they started to worry for the father-son pair. “No TW?” asked a follower as they alluded to Senior Woods while a couple of other fans put forth the same question, “Big cat and little cat?” and “Tiger & Charlie?” Will they actually end up confirming themselves as part of the two spots that are left for the event which will kick off on December 19? The fans can only wait and see!

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Amid the Pro’s Worrying Status, Here’s why Tiger Woods Is Golf’s ‘Apex Predator’

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Tiger Woods is often regarded as the most dominant player in golf history due to his extraordinary achievements.

With 15 major championships—second only to Jack Nicklaus, who won eighteen times. Woods has redefined success in the sport. His 82 PGA Tour victories tie him with Sam Snead for the most all-time wins. Woods’ reign at No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings lasted for 683 weeks, the longest in history. He has earned 11 PGA Player of the Year awards, showcasing his consistency across seasons.

Mr. T has also achieved remarkable comebacks, including his victory at the 2019 Masters, 14 years after his last win there. These accomplishments, combined with his unmatched mental toughness, place Woods among the greatest to ever play the game. He was trained by one of the greatest coaches, Sean Foley in 2010. However, after four years of working together, they decided to part ways after a mutual decision. It has been a decade and yet Sean Foley refers to him as one of the greatest golfers. Here’s why.

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World-renowned golf coach Sean Foley appeared on the Par 3 podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon. Talking about how people go through so much, he states how important it is to have empathy. He also took out a Harvard study that states, “four metrics of the testing they’d done, being married to your best friend or your partner’s your best friend.” He went on to add that one must always have a purpose in their career.

Talking about how much Tiger Woods is in love with the game of golf, he also said, “Tiger is an apex predator, right? But he also has, like, just the most incredible love for the game.” Although he is still regarded as one of the best golfers in the history of the sport, that was never his primary goal. He just always wanted to be the best version of himself.

Tiger Woods underwent multiple surgeries on his back in 2017. He met with a life-altering car accident in 2021, which resulted in a major surgery on his right leg. Since then, he has been able to play only a few events. Even in 2024, apart from playing at the four Majors, he only attempted to compete at the Genesis Invitational.

However, he had to withdraw from that too, citing fever. In the Masters, he finished at the bottom of the leaderboard and missed the cut in the remaining three of them. He is trying his best to get back at the game and, well, that has been difficult for him. Nonetheless, he recently had his sixth back surgery in ten months and is focusing on healing. There are chances that he might come back to his best game in 2025.

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