Overview
- Tiger Woods had a reported seventh back surgery in October 2025, a lumbar disc replacement at L4/L5, with no official return date disclosed.
- Notah Begay III said flatter venues such as Hilton Head and Colonial could suit Woods if he comes back, noting those stops are rare in his schedule.
- Begay emphasized that Woods’ ball speed remains PGA Tour‑level at roughly 175–180 mph, with the primary obstacle being the ability to walk 72 holes.
- Woods becomes eligible for PGA Tour Champions on December 30, 2025, and president Miller Brady said the senior circuit is prepared for him, where carts and 54‑hole events ease mobility demands.
- Jim Furyk urged patience before Woods takes on time‑intensive leadership roles, as officials and players discuss a possible senior‑tour boost and how the PGA Tour might respond.