Overview

• Tiger Woods did not register for The Players Championship, marking the final year of his eligibility from his 2019 Masters win.
• Woods has played sparingly since the sudden passing of his mother, Kultida, on February 4, affecting his ability to focus on golf.
• The Players Championship field features 48 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, but Woods will be absent for the sixth consecutive year.
• Woods has not competed in an official PGA Tour event since missing the cut at the 2024 Open Championship in July.
• While his next appearance remains uncertain, Woods is expected to prioritize his return at The Masters in April, where he has never missed a cut as a professional.