Tiger Woods Returns to Competition at TGL, LA Wins SoFi Cup
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the TGL final, but Los Angeles Golf Club secured the SoFi Cup with a 9-2 victory over Jupiter Links Golf Club. LA clinched the win with three consecutive eagles to close out the match. Associated Press
Woods, recovering from back surgery in October, replaced Kevin Kisner in the Jupiter Links lineup on Monday evening after Los Angeles won the first match of the best-of-three series. He was joined by Max Homa and Tom Kim. Golfweek
Momentum Shifts to LA
A pivotal moment occurred on the seventh hole when Woods missed a three-foot putt and visibly expressed his frustration by slamming his putter to the turf. This gave Los Angeles momentum, and they quickly finished the 15-hole match in just 10 holes. NBC New York
“We got our (butts) kicked at the end,” Woods said. “Three eagles in a row. I missed a short one to give them momentum and we never got it back.” NBC New York
Woods’ Performance and Future Plans
Woods’ highlights included a 3-wood shot from 279 yards on the first hole, setting up a birdie, and a conceded birdie on the second. Although, these were the extent of his standout moments in the match. NBC New York
Following the match, Woods remained uncertain about his participation in the Masters Tournament on April 9-12. He acknowledged the challenges of recovery at his age, stating, “This body … It doesn’t recover like it did when it was 24, 25.” NBC New York
Despite the loss, Woods expressed his desire to continue playing. “I want to play. I love the tournament,” he said, adding that he would continue practicing and assessing his progress. NBC New York
LA Secures Victory with Eagles
Los Angeles sealed their victory with a remarkable run of three consecutive eagles. Sahith Theegala made an eagle putt on the second hole, followed by Tommy Fleetwood’s 12-foot eagle on the eighth. Justin Rose then clinched the win with another eagle, conceding the match at 9-2. Golfweek
Los Angeles Golf Club received a $9 million team prize, while Jupiter Links Golf Club took home $4.5 million. NBC New York
Looking Ahead
The PGA of America is awaiting a decision from Woods regarding his potential role as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, hoping for an answer by the end of the month. NBC New York
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