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At the end of the year, legendary golfer Tiger Woods is turning fifty. It has been a pretty rocky year for him, too. Between his Achilles tendon and his surgeries, it has been a rough one for him. However, he has something to look forward to next year. Now that he is turning fifty, Tiger Woods will be eligible for the PGA Tour Champions, and the players and organizers are eager to see him join. Road Blocks For Tiger Woods The only issue with joining the PGA Tour Champions is that Woods is still recovering from surgery. The likelihood of him joining the senior league immediately is fairly low because of that. There are even questions about whether he will be in good enough condition for the 2026 season. Luckily, he is on the road to recovery; he just needs some rest before he can get back on the course. Miller Brady Is Ready For Woods Going onto NBC’s Golf Channel, Miller Brady, the senior tour’s president, was asked about the prospects of Tiger Woods joining the tour. Specifically, if the tour was ready for him. A main concern about Woods’ joining was the name recognition he would bring. This comes with a lot of logistical issues, like media coverage, security, concessions, and long-time fans joining the spectators. Brady gave this answer: “The answer is yes, we’re ready. We’re well prepared,” Brady said. “We’ve done some whiteboarding over the past year in preparation for Tiger turning 50, and if and when he plays, our tournaments will be prepared.” Brady also expressed his concerns about Woods’ physical health when asked about the speculation around his surgery. He wished Woods the best of luck in his recovery and hopes he gets to see him play again in the future. The Other Players Are Ready Earlier this year, Ernie Els put out an invitation to Tiger Woods. He believes that the Champions will only benefit the former No. 1. The Champions have always been more physically accommodating, with easier access to golf carts. It has also been a place for second chances for the golfers. Mike Hill is a great example of this. He only had a handful of victories before joining the Champions in the 90s, when he raked in 18 victories. Once Woods recovers, one can only speculate on what he will bring to the tour. In the same invite that Ernie Els put out at the beginning of the year, he also had a bit of a cheeky comment. “Beat us again…If you can.” The players on the PGA Tour Champions are ready for a challenge, and they know that Tiger Woods can bring it. Even if it just means Woods wiping the floor with them. PGA Tour Champions In 2026 The senior league is preparing for a big name to join in just a couple of months. As well as all that comes with it. Tiger Woods has played against these players before on the PGA Tour, so there is some familiarity between them. The players are more than eager to see what Woods will bring once he gets back into playing shape, and they want to see the challenge he will bring.
