Tiger Woods has discussed the possibility of returning at the Masters as Scottie Scheffler withdraws from an event
The first major of the year is fast approaching, with the Masters just over two weeks away. It has been almost a year since Rory McIlroy completed his career Grand Slam at Augusta and attention has already begun turning to the battle for the Green Jacket.
The upcoming Houston Open will offer golfers an opportunity to qualify for the major. However, some of the sport’s top names, including Scottie Scheffler, will not be part of the field as they prioritise their preparation for the Masters.
Tiger Woods has not given up hope of teeing off at the Masters, despite his last PGA Tour event being The Open in July 2024. The 50-year-old has since suffered several injury setbacks but has given an update on his condition as he targets a return at Augusta.
Meanwhile, Justin Rose has shared his thoughts on Jon Rahm potentially missing out on a place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team next year. Here is a round-up of some of the biggest golfing headlines.
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Tiger Woods makes Masters admission
Woods has shared his aim to be part of the Masters field as he continues his journey to full fitness. Since missing the cut at The Open in 2024, the 15-time major winner has ruptured his Achilles and undergone disc replacement surgery.
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Woods was in action for Jupiter Links GC on Tuesday at the end of the TGL season. He provided a fitness update and explained his chances of featuring at Augusta.
“It (the body) doesn’t recover like it did when it was 24, 25,” Woods said. “It doesn’t mean I’m not trying. I’ve been trying for a while. I’ve had a couple bad injuries here over the past years that I’ve had to fight through and it’s taken some time.
“I keep trying. I want to play. I love the tournament. I’ve loved being there since I was 19 years old. It’s meant a lot to me and my family over the years. I’m going to be there either way with The Loop that’s going up there, as well as the Champions Dinner.”
Asked when he would make a decision about the Masters, he added: “I don’t know, we’ll see how it goes. I’ll be practicing, playing at home this week and keep trying to make progress.”
Scottie Scheffler pulls out of event
Scheffler has withdrawn from the upcoming Houston Open. The event is scheduled to get underway at Memorial Park on Thursday.
The 29-year-old will not be taking part as his wife Meredith is due to give birth to their second child. The announcement was made on Tuesday, with Scheffler being replaced in the Houston Open field by Matt Kuchar.
However, the world No.1 is expected to be back in action at the Masters. McIlroy will also not be involved in the event this week as he focuses on retaining the Green Jacket.
Justin Rose warns Jon Rahm
Rose has admitted that Rahm risks losing his place on the Ryder Cup team next year if he does not pay his DP World Tour fines. He was involved in Team Europe’s triumph on US soil last year but all players must be part of the DP World Tour in order to compete at Adare Manor in 2027.
While eight LIV golfers have reached agreements with the European circuit, Rahm has refused the terms. Former US Open champion Rose believes Rahm could possibly miss the Ryder Cup if he cannot strike a deal.
“I think it is absolutely feasible,” Rose told the Golf Channel. “The line in the sand has been drawn. I think quite a few players have committed to the strategy that the DP World Tour has set forward in terms of paying fines and/or playing some extra tournaments to help bolster their schedule.”
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