Where is the GOAT headed now? PGA Tour? PGA Tour Champions? Majors and Senior Majors? Many questions and it’s complicated.
The question ‘Quo vadis, Tiger?’ has been asked almost every year since 2009, from controversies to injuries, to his triumphant fifth Masters and 15th major in 2019 proving he should never be written off. Most notably since his severe car accident on February 23, 2021, which nearly ended his playing career.
Tiger’s Eligibility for PGA Tour Champions and What It Means
Now 50 years old, Tiger Woods is eligible to play on the PGA Tour Champions tour, where players over 50 compete. This grants him the opportunity to play events while using a golf cart, without special permission. This milestone brings both hope and complications given his physical condition.
A Huge Boost for PGA Tour Champions
Tiger’s participation would greatly elevate the PGA Tour Champions, attracting fans and sponsors, offering vital attention amid budget cuts and challenges the senior tour faces, including a lack of a TV partner and reduced pension funds. Officials and players like Bernhard Langer express excitement and readiness for Tiger’s potential appearances.
Focus on Senior Majors and Complications Ahead
Woods is likely to concentrate on senior major championships, targeting events like the US Senior Open, which would allow him to make historic achievements by completing wins across all major US golf championships. However, these events require walking 72 holes, a challenge for Woods due to his physical limits, and while the Americans with Disabilities Act may allow cart use, this conflicts with Woods’ personal standards. He will only compete when confident he can contend, as teammates hope and expect.