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Tiger Woods plans return to competition in December, aiming for 2027 Masters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:58 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Tiger Woods plans return to competition in December, aiming for 2027 Masters

Summary

Kevin Kisner, NBC Sports' lead golf analyst, indicated that Tiger Woods aims to compete in December at the Hero World Challenge and the PNC Championship. This would mark Woods' first tournament since the 2024 Open Championship. Kisner reported that Woods is preparing for a full schedule in TGL for 2027 and targeting a return to the Masters. Following a series of surgeries, Woods has made brief public appearances but has not detailed his competitive future since stepping away for health issues earlier this year.

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Status Watch

•Tiger Woods expected to compete in Hero World Challenge and PNC Championship.
•Kisner states Woods aims for full 2027 TGL schedule.
•Hero World Challenge is scheduled for December 3-6.
•Woods has not participated in a professional tournament since 2024.
•Woods' recovery followed multiple surgeries, including lumbar spine procedures.

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3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Is Tiger Woods gearing up for The Masters? Kevin Kisner gives comeback clues

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NBC Sports lead golf analyst Kevin Kisner said Tiger Woods wants to play a 'full schedule' on TGL in 2027 and could return to competition in December.
— Yahoo Sports

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