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Tiger Woods Turns 50 as Golf Icon Enters a Selective, Legacy-Focused Phase

His post-crash years are defined by limited tournament play alongside renewed attention to his private life.

Overview

  • Woods marked his 50th birthday on December 30, 2025, with coverage highlighting a shift to occasional, largely symbolic competitive appearances.
  • His career ledger stands at 15 major championships and a record-tying 82 PGA Tour victories, underscoring his enduring stature in the sport.
  • A February 23, 2021 rollover crash in Los Angeles caused severe injuries to his right leg, required emergency surgery, and led to a lengthy rehabilitation.
  • He has not competed since the 2024 British Open and, according to SPORT1, underwent another back operation in October 2025 and sustained an Achilles tendon rupture in March, leaving any comeback without a timetable.
  • In March 2025 he posted Instagram photos indicating a new relationship with Vanessa Trump, a development reported by media outlets, and President Donald Trump publicly voiced support for the couple.