Tiger Woods says he’s “trying to play” in subsequent month’s Masters after returning to action for the primary time in additional than a 12 months as his group misplaced within the last spherical of the TGL season.
The 50-year-old, who has had a collection of operations within the final two years, had been sidelined since having an operation in October to change a disc in his again.
Woods’ earlier look was additionally in TGL – an indoor group league his firm co-founded – in February 2025.
His Jupiter Links group misplaced 9-2 in opposition to Los Angeles Golf Club in his return to aggressive action.
The 15-time major-winner appeared in good bodily form as he hit a few drives greater than 300 yards and he stated enjoying within the Masters will rely on how his physique recovers.
The event, which Woods has gained 5 instances, begins on 9 April at Augusta National.
“I’ve been trying, this body doesn’t recover like it did when I was 24, 25,” stated Woods.
“It doesn’t mean I’m not trying; I’ve been trying for a while. I’ve had a couple of bad injuries last year that I’ve had to fight through and has taken some time. I keep trying – I want to play.
“I’ve liked the Masters event, I’ve liked being there since I used to be 19 years previous, so it is meant quite a bit to me and my household through the years and I’m going to be there both method.”
Woods has held a non-playing role with Jupiter Links GC throughout the 2026 TGL season, the PGA Tour-backed league that uses a huge screen in a purpose-built venue in Florida.
Woods’ side beat Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common in last week’s semi-final to set up a meeting with Los Angeles in the best-of-three final.
Los Angeles, featuring England’s Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood, won the opening match, before Woods replaced Kevin Kisner for Tuesday’s season finale.
Jupiter Links, which also has Max Homa and Tom Kim in the team, went 2-0 up in the second game of the finals but Woods missed a three-foot putt on the seventh hole and the momentum switched to Los Angeles.
They made three eagles in a row before Jupiter conceded the match and the tournament on the 10th hole.
“It was positive bodily,” added Woods.
“We bought our ass kicked at the top. Three eagles in a row, we did not reply. I missed a brief one to sort of get it began and provides them momentum and we by no means bought it again.”
