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USGA Chief Says Tiger Woods Unlikely to Play 2026 U.S. Open or Any USGA Event

The USGA says Woods' recovery takes priority over any 2026 tee times.

Overview

  • USGA CEO Mike Whan told Sports Illustrated on Monday he would be "super surprised" to see Woods at Shinnecock Hills and does not expect him in any 2026 USGA championship.
  • Reports describe Woods in an inpatient rehabilitation program in Switzerland that is expected to last about 90 days.
  • After a late-March rollover near his Jupiter Island home, police arrested Woods on suspicion of DUI, found two hydrocodone pills, and later recorded 0.00 on jail breath tests.
  • Whan's view also extends to the U.S. Senior Open in July, which would have been Woods' first chance to play the event at age 50.
  • Woods is not currently exempt into the U.S. Open and would need an invitation to compete, while any return timeline beyond treatment remains unconfirmed despite outside speculation.