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Tiger Woods Returns to Competition in TGL Finals for Jupiter Links

His indoor start offers a low‑impact test of his back after multiple surgeries before an Augusta decision.

Overview

  • Woods, who confirmed the move late Monday, entered Match 2 on Tuesday night to replace Kevin Kisner with Jupiter down 1-0 after Los Angeles won the opener 6-5.
  • In the early going Tuesday, he set up a birdie that Max Homa converted for a 2-0 start before L.A. tied it 2-2, and a deciding Match 3 will be played immediately if Jupiter evens the series.
  • The appearance ends a 13-month layoff after an L4-L5 disc replacement in October 2025 and a ruptured Achilles in March 2025, with his last official event the 2024 Open Championship.
  • Jupiter turned to Woods after regular alternate Akshay Bhatia left for the Hero Indian Open, pairing him with Homa and Tom Kim against Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Sahith Theegala at SoFi Center.
  • TGL is a tech-driven indoor league that mixes simulator long shots with real chipping and putting, which reduces walking strain, and Woods has not yet committed to the April 9–12 Masters as he gauges how his back responds.