Tiger Woods appeared confident in his golf abilities during a recent practice session at Liberty Golf Club in New Jersey, where he was seen hitting irons while hosting an amateur team event called The Nexus Cup. Woods, 50, told onlookers that he "can hit pretty much anything," signaling a positive outlook despite ongoing questions about his physical condition.

Woods has not competed in a significant tournament since the 2024 Open Championship, primarily due to his history of seven back surgeries. Although he remains hopeful about returning to competitive golf, his most likely path forward appears to be the PGA Tour Champions, a senior circuit that allows the use of golf carts—a consideration given his physical limitations.

Earlier this year, Woods participated in the TGL indoor simulator league, where he scored nine shots in total, including a notable 318-yard drive but also a missed short putt. Reflecting on his performance and his body’s current state in March, he acknowledged that recovery is slower than in his younger years but emphasized his enduring passion for the sport and major tournaments. “I want to play. I love the tournament,” Woods said at the time, despite acknowledging the challenges.

In other tour news, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp addressed the status of players formerly associated with LIV Golf, which recently filed for bankruptcy. Speculation had grown that top players such as Jon Rahm might be allowed a smoother re-entry into the PGA Tour, similar to the returning member program that had enabled Brooks Koepka’s comeback, albeit with conditions and a substantial fine. Rolapp, however, clarified that no such returning member program is currently planned. He outlined qualification details for the newly structured PGA Tour Championship Series and the secondary Challenger Series, emphasizing that a facilitated return for LIV players is not under consideration at this time.

The PGA Tour’s evolving structure and policies continue to shape the professional landscape as players like Woods and Rahm navigate their careers amid physical challenges and organizational changes.