Tiger Woods has been sidelined due to his seventh back surgery, but PGA Tour Champions is anxiously waiting for his return as Miller Brady makes comments
Tiger Woods sidelined because of another surgery but PGA Tour is anxiously waiting his return(Image: Getty Images)
Tiger Woods has battled an incredible series of injuries, as he just had his seventh back surgery, and many are questioning if he will ever return to the sport. Even though it’s unknown, many are anticipating an exciting return to the PGA, in hopes that Woods can get back to being an idol in the sport.
Woods had a torn achilles that cost him the entire 2025 season, and he’s had 33 injuries total throughout his career. Woods is coming off his second surgery of 2025. He had a separate procedure in March after he ruptured his Achilles tendon, and then had his second back surgery in just over a year. The last time Woods played was at the PNC Championship last year, and he was also set to make his return at the TGL in January.
It has been suggested that Woods could return for The PGA Tour Champions, as he turns 50 on December 30th and that tour is open to professional golfers aged 50 and older. President of the senior tour, Miller Brady, is anxiously awaiting Woods return as he’s been preparing for a year.
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“The answer is yes, we’re ready. We’re well prepared,” said Brady. “We’ve done some white boarding over the past year in preparation for Tiger turning 50, and if and when he plays, our tournaments will be prepared.”
Brady also went in depth on the preparations, but mostly pointed out how he wants Woods back to being healthy.
“It is going to be more,” he said. “And you mentioned it – security, buses, portalettes, concession stands – all of that is taken into account when we prepare for [Woods playing].
Miller Brady is patiently waiting for Woods to turn 50 to play in the PGA Tour Champions
“To be honest with you, given the last surgery, I just hope that Tiger gets back on his feet and is able to play golf again.”
The PGA Tour announced its schedule for the 2026 season this week, and added two more tournaments and have a total of $69 million in potential prize money. PGA Tour player, Steve Stricker, said last year the Tour needs to make sure it’s adapting for Woods to be able to play.
“Let’s make sure he can play,” Stricker said. “You hate to make special rules but if we can get him out here with a cart, let’s do it, you know what I mean. “We should do everything we can.”
