Overview
- President Donald Trump, speaking on Fox News’ The Five on Thursday, said Woods will attend Augusta National but not compete in the April 9–12 tournament.
- Woods has not committed to playing and said after Tuesday’s TGL finals that he is still trying to be ready and will be at Augusta in some capacity.
- His TGL outing was indoors on a simulator with just nine swings, which was his first competitive action since a March 2025 Achilles rupture and does not reflect walking four rounds at Augusta.
- Woods, a five‑time Masters winner, holds lifetime eligibility and can inform Augusta of his plans close to when tee times are set, a process that allows a late decision.
- News outlets noted Trump did not share a source for his assertion while pointing to his ties to Woods through Vanessa Trump, and several urged waiting for confirmation from Woods or Augusta.