Tiger Woods is back on a golf course after months away from competition. Woods was filmed hitting tee shots Tuesday at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey during a clinic tied to the NEXUS Cup, an amateur event benefiting his TGR Foundation. The appearance came less than two weeks after he pleaded no contest to reckless driving and a separate refusal charge in Florida.
Woods has not played in a traditional professional tournament since the 2024 Open Championship. His range session does not confirm a competitive return, but it marks his first public golf appearance since the March crash and subsequent legal case. His comments at the clinic offered a brief glimpse into his current game.
Woods is hitting full shots again
The video from Liberty National showed Woods working through tee shots during an instructional clinic connected to the NEXUS Cup, the amateur event hosted by his TGR Foundation.
Woods was asked about the state of his game while speaking to spectators at the clinic. He replied, “I can hit pretty much anything,” a brief assessment that drew attention because of how little competitive golf he has played since 2024.
The appearance was still part of a foundation event rather than a tournament comeback. Woods has not announced a schedule for professional competition, and the footage does not establish that he is preparing for a specific start.
The timing follows a difficult 2026
Woods’ return to the range comes after a March rollover crash near his Florida home led to his arrest on suspicion of DUI. He initially pleaded not guilty, then reached a September agreement in which the DUI charge was replaced by a reckless-driving charge and a separate refusal-to-submit charge was also resolved.
Under the agreement, Woods received two concurrent five-year driver’s license suspensions and was ordered to pay fines. He also said after the crash that he was stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on his health.
The legal case followed another interruption to Woods’ golf career. In March, he said he was stepping away from professional golf while seeking treatment, after dealing with extensive injuries and surgeries throughout his career.
His competitive return remains unconfirmed
Woods’ last competed in the TGL in March, shortly before the crash. His appearance in the league’s Finals Series was his first competitive golf since July 2024, according to the PGA Tour.
His most recent traditional tournament appearance came at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Woods missed the cut there before undergoing additional medical treatment, including a back procedure later that year.
The Liberty National session is different from a tournament appearance because it was part of a foundation event and clinic rather than competitive golf. Woods has not announced a professional tournament schedule, so the footage does not establish when or whether he will return to competition.
Fun fact: Tiger Woods was only 16 when he made his PGA Tour debut at the 1992 Nissan Open. He became the youngest player in the field, but missed the cut after shooting 72-75.
Why the range session matters
The significance of the sighting comes from Woods actively demonstrating his golf swing rather than simply appearing at a foundation event. The footage has renewed discussion about whether he could eventually return to competitive golf, although Woods has not announced a comeback plan.
The PGA Tour Champions could be a competitive option because its events allow players to use carts under tour regulations. Woods became eligible for the senior circuit when he turned 50 in December 2025, but he has not announced plans to compete there.
Woods’ history also explains why a practice session attracts attention. He returned from major physical setbacks before, including his 2019 Masters victory after years of back problems. His more recent injuries and surgeries have kept him from maintaining a regular competitive schedule.
For now, the range work offers a glimpse rather than a timetable. Woods has not announced a tournament entry or a target date for his return to competitive golf.
What Woods’ latest appearance actually confirms
The Liberty National footage confirms that Woods is hitting golf shots again in a public setting. It also shows him participating in a golf clinic connected to the NEXUS Cup, an event benefiting his TGR Foundation.
It does not confirm that Woods has entered a professional tournament, committed to a comeback timetable, or determined that he can handle a full competitive schedule. No such announcement accompanied the appearance.
The confirmed development is a return to visible golf activity after months away from the course. Woods’ 2026 season has included a TGL appearance in March, the March crash and subsequent legal case, and no starts in the year’s four majors before this latest range session.
TL;DR
- Tiger Woods was filmed hitting tee shots at Liberty National during a NEXUS Cup clinic.
- Woods said, “I can hit pretty much anything,” when asked about his current game.
- His appearance came less than two weeks after a no-contest plea that resulted in a five-year driver’s license suspension.
- Woods has not competed in a major since the 2024 Open Championship and has not announced a professional comeback.
- The range session confirms renewed golf activity but does not establish a return to tournament competition.
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