Tiger Woods to Miss Masters, Confirms President Trump
Tiger Woods practiced chipping at the SoFi Center ahead of the TGL Finals. He was not expected to play Monday night for Jupiter Links against Los Angeles Golf Club.
TGL Finals and limited swings
Woods took only nine swings during the final match. Those were his first competitive shots since tearing an Achilles tendon a year earlier.
He played the final TGL match in Palm Beach Gardens. His team lost to the Los Angeles Golf Club in the finals.
Recent surgeries and recovery
Last October, Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery. He has since described a slow recovery.
He said his body does not recover like it did at 24 or 25. That uncertainty left his Masters participation in doubt.
Masters status and public comments
Augusta National hosts the Masters April 9-12. As a past champion, Woods retains an automatic spot in the field.
Players typically commit by the Friday before a PGA Tour event. Past champions only need to inform the club before tee times are released.
Trump’s public remark
During a March 26 appearance on Fox News’ The Five, President Donald Trump said Woods would not play at Augusta. The remark drew attention because Woods had not made a firm decision.
Confirms President Trump was the headline phrasing used by some outlets. The comment arrived two days after Woods voiced continued uncertainty.
Woods’ own statements
On March 24, Woods said he wanted to play and loved the tournament. He also said he might attend even if he did not compete.
The player had not immediately responded to the president’s remarks. Filmogaz.com noted no public reply was posted as of Thursday night.
Recent tournament history
Woods last played in a major at the 2024 Open Championship, where he missed the cut. Earlier that year he played the Masters and finished 60th.
Off the course, reports noted his personal relationship with Vanessa Trump. That connection drew additional media interest after the president’s comments.
What comes next
Woods has until the week of the Masters to confirm his playing status to Augusta National. The final decision will resolve speculation over whether he will Miss Masters.
