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Tiger Woods Cleared to Hit Short and Mid Irons During TGL Practice

Woods says he has no timetable for a competitive return, stressing he will wait until he is playing regularly.

Overview

  • Video showed him hitting pitch shots, chips and putts with Jupiter Links teammates before Tuesday’s TGL match, but he did not compete.
  • He told ESPN he is cleared to swing only short and mid irons and has not begun hitting drivers.
  • Woods said he will determine any competitive comeback only after consistent on-course play, offering no specific timeline.
  • The 50-year-old underwent Achilles surgery in March and a disc-replacement procedure in October after missing the 2025 PGA Tour season.
  • He praised Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return as “incredible for the tour” and noted returning players face penalties within a merit-based system.