Where does the GOAT go next? PGA Tour, Champions, Majors or Senior Majors? Many questions and it’s complicated.
The question \”Quo vadis, Tiger?\” can be asked almost every year since 2009 when personal issues emerged, since 2014 when his back injury sidelined him, and since 2019 when he proved doubters wrong by winning his fifth Masters and 15th Major. The pivotal moment came on February 23, 2021, when a severe car accident nearly ended his career by severely injuring his right leg.
Quo vadis, Tiger: Eligibility for PGA Tour Champions and the reality
Now 50 years old, Eldrick Tont Woods is officially eligible to play on the PGA Tour Champions where he can drive a cart on the fairways without special permission. However, the situation is complex, with many facets beyond physical fitness that influence his future in golf.
Despite excitement about his joining the over-50 circuit, the PGA Tour Champions faces financial pressures with reduced funding and no current TV partner. The involvement of Brian Rolapp, an ex-American football executive, has brought a commercial focus that influences the tour’s direction.
Woods as an immense boost for PGA Tour Champions
The possible participation of Tiger Woods would boost fan interest and sponsor attention immensely. Bernhard Langer remarked that Tiger would be a fantastic addition and welcomed by all players. However, the tour struggles with funding and must spend heavily on television coverage without guaranteed income.
\”It would be exciting to see Tiger play on the Champions Tour, and I am convinced he will participate in several events. He is a very exciting personality, and it would be fantastic for Tiger and our tour