Tiger Woods has spent much of 2026 away from competitive golf, but new developments suggest a return could finally be approaching.
The 15-time major champion recently returned to Florida after spending more than six weeks in rehabilitation treatment in Switzerland following his March rollover crash and DUI arrest. Woods took the program seriously and focused heavily on recovery while staying out of the public spotlight.
The detail is important as the U.S. Open is now roughly one month away. Woods has not committed to the tournament, but the latest updates have created optimism around his future in the sport.
According to People, sources close to Woods believe his mindset toward golf remains unchanged despite another difficult chapter in his career.
“Golf is very much on Tiger’s mind and will be in coming months as he gets back to it here in whatever ways he can,” a golf source told People.
The report added another significant detail regarding Woods’ long-term intentions.
“Golf is who he is and those in the sport respect and like him. He will do whatever he has to to get back in whatever way he can, in light of his injuries and age. He is not a quitter,” the source said.
It is encouraging news for the golf world after months of uncertainty surrounding Woods’ future. He has battled repeated setbacks since returning from his devastating 2021 car crash. Injuries, surgeries and now legal troubles have repeatedly interrupted comeback attempts.
Woods was already dealing with physical limitations before the March incident. He was working through chronic pain connected to years of back procedures and lower-body injuries.
Still, another People source indicated Woods believes he can eventually compete again at some level.
“The source says Woods ‘thinks he is fine and can enter the game at whatever level is comfortable at the time.’”
Woods might make his comeback at Shinnecock if things go well with his recovery.
